Wildflower Weekend

04/24/2026 - 04/26/2026

Admission

  • $200.00  -  Meals and Programming ONLY
  • $300.00  -  Saturday and Sunday ONLY with lodging
  • $400.00  -  Full Event - West Wind Private Room

Location

Summary

Join Pine Mountain Settlement School, Eastern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Natural Lands Trust for a weekend of botanical exploration and floral findings in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. Wildflower Weekend is a multi-day celebration of Appalachian botany, ecology, and conservation, bringing together scientists, educators, land stewards, and community members for guided hikes, talks, and hands-on learning experiences. While staying at the historic Pine Mountain Settlement School campus, you’ll get the chance to explore the old-growth forests of Lilley-Cornett Woods, admire botanical treasures that lay within the James E. Bickford preserve, and learn all about regional plant conservation with botanical experts.
Guests can choose from 3 ticket options:
Meals and Programming Only includes all meals and programming Friday through Sunday but not lodging.
Saturday and Sunday ONLY - includes meals and programming for Saturday and Sunday ONLY and includes one night of lodging for up to 2 people.
Full Event - includes all meals, programming and lodging for the entire event weekend for up to 2 people.

Description

Join Pine Mountain Settlement School, Eastern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Natural Lands Trust for a weekend of botanical exploration and floral findings in the heart of the Appalachian mountains. Wildflower Weekend is a multi-day celebration of Appalachian botany, ecology, and conservation, bringing together scientists, educators, land stewards, and community members for guided hikes, talks, and hands-on learning experiences. While staying at the historic Pine Mountain Settlement School campus, you’ll get the chance to explore the old-growth forests of Lilley-Cornett Woods, admire botanical treasures that lay within the James E. Bickford preserve, and learn all about regional plant conservation with botanical experts. 

Guests can choose from 3 ticket options:
Meals and Programming Only - includes all meals and programming Friday through Sunday but not lodging for one person.
Saturday and Sunday ONLY - includes meals and programming for Saturday and Sunday ONLY and includes one night of lodging for one person in our West Wind dormitory. 
Full Event - includes all meals, programming and lodging for the entire event weekend for up to 2 people.