Yellowstone in Winter

Denny Wiegman will take us on a photographic journey of Yellowstone National Park in the winter. He will share stories about wolves, bison, elk, skiing, photography, and much more.

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Prehistoric Cultures of Knox County

Learn about the Paleolithic peoples who lived in Knox County. Some of the most important cultures of prehistory were formed and reached their apogees in Ohio. The presentation will be followed by display of authentic artifacts (Clovis points, arrowheads., and more) that......More

Learn about the Paleolithic peoples who lived in Knox County. Some of the most important cultures of prehistory were formed and reached their apogees in Ohio. The presentation will be followed by display of authentic artifacts (Clovis points, arrowheads., and more) that were found in Knox County. Presented by the Kokosing chapter of the Archeological Society of Ohio. Meet at the BFEC Resource Center.

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Poetry Potluck

All poets age 18+ are welcome to join us to learn about and share poetry. The guest poet will be Ira Sukrungruang, the Richard L. Thomas Professor of Creative Writing. Bring one or two of your own poems, and we will help you work on them during the open workshop phase. ......More

All poets age 18+ are welcome to join us to learn about and share poetry. The guest poet will be Ira Sukrungruang, the Richard L. Thomas Professor of Creative Writing. Bring one or two of your own poems, and we will help you work on them during the open workshop phase. Bring food to share. All experience levels are welcome! This event is in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County and the Kenyon Review. Meet at the BFEC Resource Center.

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Consider a Career in the Great Outdoors

The Career Development Office and the Brown Family Environmental Center invite you to attend an informational session about the BFEC's Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship. Hear from current post-bacc Mia Fox, about what it's like to live and work at the BFEC and with the loca......More

The Career Development Office and the Brown Family Environmental Center invite you to attend an informational session about the BFEC's Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship. Hear from current post-bacc Mia Fox, about what it's like to live and work at the BFEC and with the local community. Refreshments will be provided.

Peirce Lounge

Miller Observatory Open House

Meet at Franklin Miller Observatory. Dr. Paula Turner of Kenyon’s Physics Department will share telescope views of celestial sites including the moon, planets like Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as star clusters and nebulae. Weather permitting (if it’s cloudy, th......More

Meet at Franklin Miller Observatory. Dr. Paula Turner of Kenyon’s Physics Department will share telescope views of celestial sites including the moon, planets like Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as star clusters and nebulae. Weather permitting (if it’s cloudy, the program will be cancelled). Free.

Franklin Miller Observatory

Family Nature Quest: Maple Madness

Meet in the Resource Center. Come taste some fresh maple syrup and learn all about the process that makes the delicious, sugary treat and the trees that produce it. We’ll have Eggo waffles to go with the freshly-made syrup!

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Full Moon Night Hike

Meet in the Resource Center. Come enjoy part of our full moon night hike series. We will explore the BFEC during a 1-hour hike under the “Worm Moon.”

Brown Family Environmental Center

Consider a Career in the Great Outdoors

The Career Development Office and the Brown Family Environmental Center invite you to attend an informational session about the BFEC's Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship. Hear from current bost-bacc Mia Fox about what it's like to live and work at the BFEC and with the local......More

The Career Development Office and the Brown Family Environmental Center invite you to attend an informational session about the BFEC's Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship. Hear from current bost-bacc Mia Fox about what it's like to live and work at the BFEC and with the local community. Refreshments will be provided.

Peirce Lounge

Miller Observatory Open House

Meet at Franklin Miller Observatory. Dr. Paula Turner of Kenyon’s Physics Department will share telescope views of celestial sites including the moon, planets like Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as star clusters and nebulae. Weather permitting (if it’s cloudy, th......More

Meet at Franklin Miller Observatory. Dr. Paula Turner of Kenyon’s Physics Department will share telescope views of celestial sites including the moon, planets like Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn, as well as star clusters and nebulae. Weather permitting (if it’s cloudy, the program will be cancelled). Free.

Franklin Miller Observatory

Poetry Potluck

All poets age 18+ are welcome to join us to learn about and share poetry. Guest poet to be determined Bring one or two of your own poems, and Kate will help you work on them during the open workshop phase. Bring food to share. All experience levels are welcome! This eve......More

All poets age 18+ are welcome to join us to learn about and share poetry. Guest poet to be determined Bring one or two of your own poems, and Kate will help you work on them during the open workshop phase. Bring food to share. All experience levels are welcome! This event is in partnership with the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County and the Kenyon Review. Meet at the BFEC Resource Center.

Brown Family Environmental Center