Dedicated on March 19, 1979, Blackacre State Nature Preserve is a tract of approximately 170 acres located in Jefferson County near Jeffersontown. The preserve is used as an environmental education center by the Jefferson County Public School System and the University of Louisville. The Indiana University Southeast operates their Urban Ecology Field Station at the preserve. Since it is located adjacent to a large metropolitan area, it offers a unique outdoor laboratory for environmental education to a large number of children who otherwise might not have the opportunity for this experience. This area is currently being managed by the Jefferson County Public Schools and the Blackacre Conservancy through an agreement with the commission. Blackacre is open daily. The preserve and homestead are open on weekdays from 3 p.m. to dusk and on weekends from dawn to dusk. The Visitors Center is open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. year round. Jefferson County Public School visits are scheduled by contacting the Jefferson County Public School System.
Upcoming Events:
Preregistration is required for all events. Events are free for members of the Blackacre Conservancy and $3 per person for nonmembers unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register, please contact the program manager at 502-266-9802. To see a full listing of events please visit www.blackacreconservancy.org.