FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Parks across Kentucky are inviting children to learn about biology and participate in a scientific count of living organisms.
Kentucky State Parks plan to hold a "BioBlitz" on Saturday when students, teachers, scientists and others conduct a count of animals, plants and other organisms in a designated area.
Park naturalists and other experts will be available to offer assistance.
Participating state parks include:
- Carter Caves State Resort Park
- John James Audubon State Park
- Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
- Nolin Lake State Park
- Lake Barkley State Resort Park
- Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
- E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
- General Butler State Resort Park
- Kenlake State Resort Park
- Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
- Natural Bridge State Resort Park
- Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Carey Ruff, special events coordinator for Kentucky State Parks, says participants will help build a database of plants and animals at each location.
In addition, participants will learn about the different plants and animals at the parks and help make a positive impact on the environment.
