Sustainability Events
Creation Care Nurture Nature Events 2026
Date & Time: Saturday, September 12 at 9AM
Overview: Susan Bell continues the conversation from her beginners July class, describing this follow-up presentation as, "A deep dive into non-traditional composting techniques."
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26 at 10AM
Location: FPC
Overview: Join avid foragers, Megan Martin & Sarah Sotkiewicz for an exciting journey through nature as we explore the wonders of foraging together as a family! Explore the local flora & learn about edible plants, sustainable foraging practices, & how to identify safe & healthy food sources.
Date & Time: Monday, October 5 at 11:30AM
Location: Banam Shaw Trail
Overview: Join Jack Baggett and explore the legends, folklore, and traditional uses associated with a variety of tree species in a walk that highlights how trees have been understood and valued by people across generations.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 24 at 10AM
Overview: This is a family class for all ages to learn about the value of bats & their conservation. Naturalist and lifelong bat-defender Kat Ylagan will explain the challenges that bats face in Kentucky & how you can protect these misunderstood creatures. Children will make a simple bat paper craft. The class is followed by trick-or-treating through the meadow trail behind the FPC. Costumes are encouraged!
Recent Events
The Sustainability Committee created an information table at this year's Pathfinder event.
Previous Events
The Sustainability Committee participated inn ECTC's Giving Day. Tree seedlings and information on Bernhein Forest were distributed.
ECTC received a grant from LGE/Plant for the Planet. 12 trees were purchased along with gator bags and planted on campus during summer 2025.
Three helping to set the tree.
Plant for the Planet
Setting a tree.
Adding water for the tree.
Many trees in the yard.
Questions? Please call (270) 765-7663 for more information.
ECTC’s Sustainability Committee sponsored a tree giveaway in honor of Arbor Day during the CommUNITY Fair!
The Sustainability Committee had a booth at the Pathfinder event in September 2025 with information on reducing plastic use and a community garden.
