There’s a lot happening across Lexington Parks & Recreation’s Natural Areas Team. From caring for more than 1,100 acres of parks to creating new ways for people to experience and connect with nature, this Team is finding creative ways to make environmental education and outdoor experiences more accessible for their community. That work is why Lexington Parks & Recreation's Division of Natural Areas was selected as the recipient of KAEE’s 2026 Outstanding Government Agency Award! The Natural...

Russell High School has a lot to celebrate! For its outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, student leadership, and community engagement, Russell High School has been named the 2025–2026 Kentucky Green School of the Year. The school will be honored at the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education’s (KAEE) 50th Annual Conference in November, where students and Green Team coach Olivia Matney will receive the award recognizing their accomplishments throughout the 2025–2026...

There’s something extra magical about learning that happens outdoors and involves getting your hands dirty! That’s exactly what Blues End Farm brings to environmental education. As the recipient of KAEE’s 2026 Outstanding Business Award, Blues End Farm is creating meaningful opportunities for young people to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and see themselves as part of the communities and places around them. Through programs like Discovery Days, students get the chance to...