October 20, 2011
Creation of Big Bone Lick State Park - Part II

Bruce Ferguson, former judge executive of Boone Co., and Asa Rouse, Boone Co. lawyer, will further their earlier story about the creation of Big Bone Lick State Park. If you missed the first one (May 2010), you won’t want to miss the second part as these two men reveal additional details and interesting facts about the establishment of the park based on historical and scientific significance, not its recreational value, in the early 1960s. Program begins at 7:00 PM at the Boone County Main Library

A general membership meeting will be held prior to the program starting at 6:00 PM and is open to the public.

The Friends of Big Bone are proud to be able to provide our Lecture Series in partnership with the Boone County Library Local History department

October 28, 2011
Searching the Stars - 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away . . . Okay, this isn’t star wars, but have you ever wondered what the galaxies actually look like from earth? What about the distant stars you can’t even see with the naked eye? Here is your chance to see galaxies, stars, planets, and the moon from right here on earth. Join our two special guests from NKU, Dr. Wayne Bresser and Dr. Ray McNeil, as they set up telescopes so that you can view the wonders in the heavens above. See for yourself the beauty and splendor as you search for the stars. LOCATION: Campground Store

For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Park at (859) 384-3522

October 29, 2011
Rabbit Hash Steamboat Bicentennial Celebration - noon until 6:00 P.M.

A special Steamboat Bicentennial event will take place in the tiny Ohio River hamlet of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. The town will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the very first steamboat that was able to travel this section of the river system under its own power. The New Orleans, named for its ultimate destination, was designed and built on the headwaters of the Ohio by Nicholas Roosevelt and was the very first steam-powered riverboat to accomplish its intended feat.
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November 12, 2011
Lick the Wild: Processing Acorns for Food - 9:00 pm – 3:00 am

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: $25.00 per person

For more information or to register please call Big Bone Lick State Park at (859) 384-3522

Park Renovations
The (Senator) Bunning money ($500,000.00) and the State money (2.5 million) are finally going to be spent on revitalizing the Park as well as parking. Most importantly, however, the state is in the process of finalizing their selection of an architectural team who among several things will redesign the Nature Center and create in its place an Interpretive Center.

Big Bone Lick Trail Educational Signage
The FOBB will be revamping the educational signage of the main trail- the Big Bone Creek Trail, using Stanley Hedeen’s plan and content. Worldwide Graphics, a local signage company, will be making and installing the signage.