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Thursday May 23, 2013
Yearly dinner at the Geier Center - 6:00 pm
This is open to members of the Friends of Big Bone only. After dinner there will be a walk and talk by Dr. Glenn Storrs and Bob Genheimer about some of the artifacts stored in The Geier Collections & Research Center of the Museum Center.
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Saturday May 25, 2013
Primitive Skills Day - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
If you have an interest in learning about primitive survival techniques, prehistoric skills or aboriginal technology you won’t want to miss this free opportunity. Join the park naturalist for an afternoon of prehistoric skills demonstrations, discussions and projects. Location: Prehistoric Skills Field.
Demonstration: Making primitive bone tools
Activity: Rabbit stick challenge
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday June 9, 2013
Paleo-Tech: Making Throwing Sticks - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Native Americans were experts in surviving out in the wilderness. The Paleo-Tech series of programs is designed to bring prehistoric knowledge and technologies back to life in case you are faced with a modern day survival situation. The first part in our series is the throwing stick, also known as a rabbit stick. Rabbit sticks are multi purpose tools that would have been used to hunt small game, dig holes, used for protection and could even be used as a hammer. During this class participants will learn about and get to make their own rabbit stick. After a short practice session a “Rabbit Stick” competition will be held. Registration required.Cost: $15.00 per person.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday June 15, 2013
Ordovician Fossil Roundup - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Travel back 450 million years with the park naturalist staff for an exciting day of fossil hunting here at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. Help find, photograph, clean and catalogue the various Ordovician fossils found on the park. Once found any extraordinary fossils will be put on display in the visitor center.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday June 16, 2013
Tomahawk Demonstration - 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw a tomahawk? If so this is your chance! Tomahawks have been used throughout history as a multipurpose tool. The practice of throwing a tomahawk became popular at rendezvous and gatherings as a way to pass the time. During this demonstration you will learn about and get to throw a tomahawk. All ages welcome to watch, but must be age 12 or older to throw. Location: Prehistoric Skills Field.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday June 22, 2013
Primitive Skills Day - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
If you have an interest in learning about primitive survival techniques, prehistoric skills or aboriginal technology you won’t want to miss this free opportunity. Join the park naturalist for an afternoon of prehistoric skills demonstrations, discussions and projects. Location: Prehistoric Skills Field.
Demonstration: Bow drill primitive fire starting technique
Activity: Atlatl dart throwing
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Thursday June 27, 2013
Big Bone Gardens Walking Tour - 7:00 P.M.
Hear about the town of Big Bone from Mary Ellen Pesek, while you take a guided tour of Big Bone Gardens. Enjoy perennial gardens, a blooming lotus pond, a museum of old garden tools, and several historic structures. Some physical ability is required along with sturdy walking shoes. Parking is limited.
Co-sponsored by Big Bone Gardens, the program will be held at Big Bone Gardens, across from Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.
There will be a Friends of Big Bone general membership meeting prior to the program at 6:00 pm
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Saturday June 29, 2013
Creek Stomping - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Explore a region of the park that will surely get you swimming with pleasure. Join the naturalist to see all the wonders that can be experienced in Big Bone Creek as you stay cool while learning about nature. Caution: You will get extremely wet and footwear must be worn (no flip flops as they tend to break too easily). Parents or adult must accompany children.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday June 30, 2013
Tomahawk Demonstration - 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw a tomahawk? If so this is your chance! Tomahawks have been used throughout history as a multipurpose tool. The practice of throwing a tomahawk became popular at rendezvous and gatherings as a way to pass the time. During this demonstration you will learn about and get to throw a tomahawk. All ages welcome to watch, but must be age 12 or older to throw. Location: Prehistoric Skills Field.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday July 6, 2013
Photos and Flowers - Noon – 3:00pm
When people think of flowers they tend to think of spring. However, the summer is also a good time to get some really great pictures of nature at its finest. Enjoy the changing contrast in the flowers as the season progresses by joining the park naturalist as he makes a list and photographic record of the summer flowers found at Big Bone Lick.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday July 7, 2013
Creek Stomping - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Explore a region of the park that will surely get you swimming with pleasure. Join the naturalist to see all the wonders that can be experienced in Big Bone Creek as you stay cool while learning about nature. Caution: You will get extremely wet and footwear must be worn (no flip flops as they tend to break too easily). Parents or adult must accompany children.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday June 14, 2013
Primitive Skills Day - 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
If you have an interest in learning about primitive survival techniques, prehistoric skills or aboriginal technology you won’t want to miss this free opportunity. Join the park naturalist for an afternoon of prehistoric skills demonstrations, discussions and projects. Location: Prehistoric Skills Field.
Demonstration: Hand drill primitive fire starting technique
Activity: Making cordage from plants
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday July 20, 2013
Paleo-Tech: Making Bone Knives - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Native Americans were experts in surviving out in the wilderness. The Paleo-Tech series of programs is designed to bring prehistoric knowledge and technologies back to life in case you are ever faced with a modern day survival situation. Our second part in the series of classes focuses on bone knives. Knives have been used throughout most of human history for protection, hunting, and various other utilitarian purposes. A common material used in the production of prehistoric knives was bone. This class will give hands on instruction on how to manufacture your own bone knife that can be used while practicing prehistoric technology skills or just admired as a display piece. Registration required. Cost: $20.00 per person.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday July 28, 2013
Ordovician Fossil Roundup - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Travel back 450 million years with the park naturalist staff for an exciting day of fossil hunting here at Big Bone Lick State Park. Help find, photograph, clean and catalogue the various Ordovician fossils found on the park. Once found any extraordinary fossils will be put on display in the visitor center.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday August 10, 2013
Tomahawk Demonstration - 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw a tomahawk? If so this is your chance! Tomahawks have been used throughout history as a multipurpose tool. The practice of throwing a tomahawk became popular at rendezvous and gatherings as a way to pass the time. During this demonstration you will learn about and get to throw a tomahawk. All ages welcome to watch, but must be age 12 or older to throw. Location: Prehistoric Skills Field.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday August 17, 2013
Primitive Skills Day - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
If you have an interest in learning about primitive survival techniques, prehistoric skills or prehistoric technology you won’t want to miss this free opportunity. Join the park naturalist for an afternoon of prehistoric skills demonstrations, discussions and projects.
Location: Prehistoric skills field.
Demonstration: How to make fishing line from plant fiber
Activity: Rabbit stick challenge
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday August 24, 2013
Paleo-Tech: Making Primitive Fish Hooks - 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Native Americans were experts in surviving out in the wilderness. The Paleo-Tech series of programs is designed to bring prehistoric knowledge and technologies back to life in case you are ever faced with a modern day survival situation. Making primitive fishing hooks, the third part of our yearly series, will help you understand just how ingenious prehistoric people really were. During this class you will get hands on instruction on how to create your own fishing hooks from various natural materials.Registration required. Cost: $20.00 per person.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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August 29, 2013
“Mr. Jefferson and the Giant Moose” - 7:00 pm
Dr. Lee Dugathin, University of Louisville professor, tells a story that is both a tale of natural and American history. It revolves around three fascinating individuals: President Thomas Jefferson, George-Louis Leclerc Buffon- world-renowned naturalist, and a very large, dead moose. The theory of degeneracy was at the center of the story and far outlived Jefferson and Buffon, continuing to have scientific, economic, and political implications for a100 years.
Co-sponsored by Boone County Public Library, the program will be held at the Main Branch of the Boone County Library in Burlington, KY.
There will be a Friends of Big Bone general membership meeting prior to the program at 6:00 pm
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September 6 – 8, 2013
Lick the Wild: Survival Skills Weekend
Join the park naturalist for a full weekend of pre-historic based survival training at Big Bone Lick State Park. Taught from a “no modern tools” perspective, these classes are designed to teach you how to cope with various difficulties when in survival situations. The weekend will have hands-on demonstrations detailing how to use items found out in nature to help you survive. Registration required. Cost: $90.00 person. Price includes 2 nights camping in the naturalist programming area.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday September 15, 2013
Photos and Flowers - Noon - 3:00 PM
The final stop on our excursion to discover the multitude of flowers at the park is quickly coming to an end. The fall season is another great time to enjoy the stark contrast in flowers as the season has progressed from spring to summer and summer to fall. For the last time this year make plans to join the park naturalist as he makes a list and photographic record of the fall flowers found at Big Bone Lick.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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September 21, 2013
Big Bone Lick Duathlon
Big Bone Lick State Park and South Western Boone County will be the site of the Eigth Annual Big Bone Lick Duathlon on September 21, 2013 sponsored by The Friends of Big Bone! The run, bike, run format features views of some of Kentucky’s most beautiful scenery: pleasant valleys, peaceful pastures, woodland trails, country roads and towns along the Ohio River. Racers will need the tranquil scenery to deal with the physical toughness of the running trails & bike courses.
more information . . .
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September 28-29, 2013
Great Outdoor Weekend - Noon - 5:00pm
Big Bone Lick State historic Site is known as the birthplace of North American paleontology. Join the Friends of Big Bone for a day of demonstrations, lectures and hikes about local history, archaeology and paleontology. Tours are conducted by scientists from the Cincinnati Museum Center and professors from The College of Mt. St. Joseph and Xavier.
Great Outdoor Weekend is an initiative of Green Unbrella Regional Sustainability Alliance more about the weekend...
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October 18 – 20, 2013
Salt Festival
Journey back in time as Big Bone returns to days long past. There will be numerous hands on demonstrations and activities for people of all ages; including flint-knapping, pioneer life, salt making, weaving, spear throwing, storytelling, music, atlatl tossing, and lots more. Browse the crafters corner to see the many wondrous hand crafted items for sale; then refresh yourself and your family at the food court. While you are visiting don't forget to see our bison herd and stop by the visitor center..
For more information please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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October 24, 2013
Ghosts of Big Bone - 7:00 P.M.
Big Bone's history has been laced with death and intrigue throughout the centuries. Come to Big Bone's historic and some say haunted Methodist Church to hear stories of Big Bone's past and learn of the paranormal evidence witnessed by many. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds benefit the Friends of Big Bone. Parental guidance is recommended. Please register by calling 859-689-5631.
Co-sponsored by Boone County Public Library and Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, the program will be held at the Methodist Church at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.
There will be a Friends of Big Bone general membership meeting prior to the program at 6:00 pm
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October 24 – 26, 2013
Halloween Scare-Fest
Help us scare away the evil spirits here at Big Bone Lick by bringing all your little ghouls, ghosts, witches and skeletons to the park for our annual Halloween Scare-fest! Campers will be treated to Halloween games, crafts and special events. Bring the scariest decorations you can find to help set the mood for all our campers during the weekend. Don't forget those pumpkins so you can enter our traditional, no pattern, pumpkin carving contest. Special note: be advised that the scare-fest has a traditional scary setting and theme, parental discretion is advised. Only open to visitors camping in the campground.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2013
Halloween Scare-Fest
That is right, traditionally this fall celebration would go right into November and due to one less weekend in October this year we are extending our Halloween campout right through the first weekend in November. We will continue to scare away the evil sprits as we delve deeper into the original traditions of Halloween. Campers will be treated to Halloween games, crafts and special events. Bring the scariest decorations you can find to help set the mood for all our campers during the weekend. Don't forget those pumpkins so you can enter our traditional, no pattern, pumpkin carving contest. Special note: be advised that the scare-fest has a traditional scary setting and theme, parental discretion is advised. Only open to visitors camping in the campground.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday November 16, 2013
Paleo-Tech: Processing Acorns for Food - 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
This class is the last one of our yearly series of classes that brings the knowledge and technologies of prehistoric American Indians and applies it to the modern age. Acorns are an abundant food supply during times when there is little else available. The acorns are easy to gather and the best part is they don’t fight back; unless one drops on your head while you are gathering them. As a survival food they are great, however they must be processed correctly or this food supply can make you very ill due to the tannic acid present in the acorns. Learn what acorns to look for, where to look for them and how to process them during this informative hands on class. Registration required. Cost: $20.00 per person
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Sunday: December 7, 2013
Primitive Skills Day - 11:00am – 2:00pm
This is the year end finale of our primitive skills day program and it will surely test the skill of our park naturalist. Rain or shine, cold or light snow you will be taken along the step by step process of gathering the materials needed to create a friction fire in cold weather conditions. So if you have an interest in learning about primitive survival techniques, prehistoric skills or prehistoric technology you won’t want to miss this final free opportunity of the year.
Location: Visitor Center. ***Weather permitting***
Demonstration: Cold weather fire starting
Activity: Help the park naturalist gather the necessary materials to make a friction fire. Along the way you will learn what wood or plant works best, how to make cordage for a bow drill and how to find dry kindling.
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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Saturday January 25, 2014
Paleo-Tech: Making Cordage from Plants - 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Native Americans were experts in surviving out in the wilderness. The Paleo-Tech series of programs is designed to bring prehistoric knowledge and technologies back to life in case you are ever faced with a modern day survival situation. This year we kick off our season by showing people how to make cordage and rope from plant fibers. Cordage has been one of the most useful tools throughout history. Yet few people, even though it is used all the time, know how to make it. Even fewer people know how to make it out in the wild during a survival situation. This class will take you step by step through the process of collecting the proper material, how to process it, and finally how to actually make it into usable cordage and rope. Registration Required. Cost: $20.00 per person
For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Historic Site at (859) 384-3522 more park information...
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