Category: Field Notes from Floyds Fork

Come along on an adventure to reveal the exciting natural history of The Parklands of Floyds Fork. Michael Gaige, a graduate from Antioch University, has educated others on how to read the natural landscape throughout the world and we are fortunate to have him educate us about The Parklands.

From the Depths of Floyds Fork- Michael Gaige

Posted on March 31, 2011 by The Parklands

The geologic foundation of Louisville contains beautifully stacked layers of sedimentary rocks, much like the Grand Canyon, just not as deep. Limestones, shales, and sandstones deposited 450 million to 300 million years ago during an era called the Paleozoic pressed … Continue reading

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Whoo’se Awake by Michael Gaige

Posted on January 3, 2011 by The Parklands

Winter is a quiet time in the deciduous forest. Most songbirds have fled to the tropics, and reptiles and amphibians brumate (a type of dormancy). Though most mammals are active, the short days and long nights make finding them a … Continue reading

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