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Introduction to Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve
Located in the Jefferson County of Louisville, Kentucky , Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve is a state-sanctioned public hiking area appropriate for all kinds of different individuals, whether that be old or young. The forest of Beargrass Creek includes 41-acres (or 2 miles of hiking trails) of land to explore, which includes a variety of plants to discover: 180 species of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers.

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As well as the walkable trails, there is a boardwalk that leads to a platform where individuals can listen in to an educational podcast on the preserve. Beargrass Creek trails offer a diverse amount of plants and wildlife for people to explore. These trails give hikers the chance to explore and discover said local fauna and wildlife, with many wildlife viewing opportunities available as well. Native plants of Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve include Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea), Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) for trees; Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), and Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) for shrubs; Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), and Shrub Yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima) for wildflowers. With plants there are bound to have native wildlife to accompany them with over 150 species of documented birds, which are detailed in an article for Wildlife Trails in Kentucky, and 30 recorded butterfly species.