Visit Tuesday 1-4 or by appointment: cccdnaturecenter1902@gmail.com
Pat Underwood is our Quilt Raffle winner! Thanks to all who donated to the Nature Center fundraiser!
Take a chance to win this beautiful hand crocheted blanket and support the Nature Center environmental educational outreach programs. Pay with Paypal, drop off at the Nature Center Tuesday 1:00-4:00 or email egbecraft@gmail.com to set up an order. Thanks a bunch!
BRAILLE TRAIL
Come and explore Camp Kysoc using our visually impaired accessible trail.
The Kysoc Braille Trail is over 1/2 mile long. It includes many raised letter and Grade 2 Braille Trail signs, in addition it has tactiles and signage along the trail to guide visitors on a course of pavement and off road forest trails to walk parallel to the lake. There is also a sensory garden to explore with all the five senses. The trail offers a stroll under a great tree canopy that is abundant with a wealth of nature sounds from birds and various woodland friends. Other sounds include a trickle from a stream near the Nature Center or the rustle of leaves as they crunch under foot or float from ancient trees.
The trail was sponsored by the following community partners:
Craig's Do it Center
Cabot Corporation
Scotts Company
North American Stainless
PMS Organometallix
Carrollton Lions Club
Come and explore Camp Kysoc using our visually impaired accessible trail.
The Kysoc Braille Trail is over 1/2 mile long. It includes many raised letter and Grade 2 Braille Trail signs, in addition it has tactiles and signage along the trail to guide visitors on a course of pavement and off road forest trails to walk parallel to the lake. There is also a sensory garden to explore with all the five senses. The trail offers a stroll under a great tree canopy that is abundant with a wealth of nature sounds from birds and various woodland friends. Other sounds include a trickle from a stream near the Nature Center or the rustle of leaves as they crunch under foot or float from ancient trees.
The trail was sponsored by the following community partners:
Craig's Do it Center
Cabot Corporation
Scotts Company
North American Stainless
PMS Organometallix
Carrollton Lions Club
Donations
Thank you in advance for any kindness of support. Please use the PayPal link to donate, or you can mail a check payable to the CCCD Nature Center. Send check to 1802 Highland Ave, Carrollton KY 41008, Attn. CCCD Nature Center. Your donation will be used toward educational materials and areas for the Carroll County Conservation District Nature Center at Camp Kysoc. Please join others in becoming one of our valuable partners you will be recognized on our site and in print around the center.
Again thank you for your precious gifts that will be used wisely and the further our mission to educate about nature.
Again thank you for your precious gifts that will be used wisely and the further our mission to educate about nature.
Memory Garden
Our Memorial Garden is a peaceful place to remember or honor others. In addition this will be a fundraiser to support the grounds, operations and educational materials for the Nature Center.
Plant a tree or bush and place a stake marker-$150
Plant a perennial flower and place a stake marker- $75
Place a stake marker- $50
Use The PayPal link or send check to 1802 Highland Ave Carrollton Ky 41008 in Care of the CCCD Nature Center
Plant a tree or bush and place a stake marker-$150
Plant a perennial flower and place a stake marker- $75
Place a stake marker- $50
Use The PayPal link or send check to 1802 Highland Ave Carrollton Ky 41008 in Care of the CCCD Nature Center
Gallery
The Kysoc Braille Trail is over 1/2 mile long. It includes several raised letter and Grade 2 Braille Trail signs, in addition it has tactiles and signage along the trail to guide visitors on a course of pavement and off road forest trails to walk parallel to the lake. There is also a sensory garden to explore and nature sounds , such as stream, bird calls and a walk through the woods.
2024 STEM CAMP
We had a five day STEM camp and a 3 day camp. Both were full of excitement and learning. Our campers were knee deep in STEM activities all day long.
Our community is so blessed to have Camp Kysoc to host this event. Thanks to the Carroll County Fiscal Court for supporting and maintaining this precious green space. Thank you sponsors and partners for your continued support. Without the many volunteers, who dedicate countless hours in the service of our children and families our camp would not be possible. Thank you to the parents who recognize the importance of such a camp.
Keep an eye out for news of other camps and activities.
Our community is so blessed to have Camp Kysoc to host this event. Thanks to the Carroll County Fiscal Court for supporting and maintaining this precious green space. Thank you sponsors and partners for your continued support. Without the many volunteers, who dedicate countless hours in the service of our children and families our camp would not be possible. Thank you to the parents who recognize the importance of such a camp.
Keep an eye out for news of other camps and activities.
This is Us
- The Carroll County Conservation District Nature Center is tucked away in the beautiful area known as Camp Kysoc Park in Carrollton Kentucky. The park is operated by the Fiscal Court and is loved by the community. The Center is surrounded by old growth trees and unique plants and animals. In addition to the center there are numerous trails that meander through a canopy of oak, maple, hickory, ironwood, pawpaw, sassafras, walnut, redbud and beech trees among others. The trails lead to a lake stocked with blue gill aplenty. Included in the trails are a story walk trail sponsored by the Carroll County Library and a Braille Trail. Both of which lead down to the lake and loop back to the entrance. It is a favorite haunt of birdwatchers and nature lovers.
Mission Statement: Our goal is to promote environmental education and thus stewardship and responsibility of our fragile earth.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. Lao Tzu
Our Supporters
Visit Us
- Carrollton, KY, USA
- 1902 Easterday Rd. Hwy 36
- 5027501165 - CCCD Nature Center
- CCCDNaturecenter1902@gmail.com
- Open Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 Also Open by Appointment on other days and times: egbecraft@gmail.com
Contact
We were the recipient of a Whole Foods Grant that allowed us to get a hydroponic tower and plants.
Pollination Project
The Pollinator Project allowed us to start our pollinator gardens all around the Nature Center.
2023 Summer STEM Camp
Our Summer STEM Camp was Full of Learning and Fun!
Kysoc Stem Camp is in the books for 2023. I would like to take this opportunity to thank a huge group of individuals and groups. Brad Becraft (artist, physicist, and my rock who was there every step of the way) ; the founding team of Friends of KYSOC : Gerda Ford Wise , Ed Gex Williams Carolyn Williams Cathy Gilbert Joe Gilbert Eva Archie Ford who all showed up and were there to be at the ready for preplanning and throughout the week! My Regular Teachers: Anne Hill (fishing & gardening) , Jessica Page (art) , Holly Frye (crafts) , Kaleb Nab ( Civil Engineer), Elizabeth Mefford (master bee keeper) , Beverly Carter-Service (nurse and insect lover, who also showed up two days in a row to clean and spruce up the outside) Bailey Smith (biologist), Steven Grant Smith (biologist and photographer) , Ashley Hughes (Carroll County Public Library) Elizabeth Mullins (Carroll County Public Library): Guest Teachers: Jon Carter Becraft, (actor musician) my Jacob Becraft (zoologist biologist), David Bramer (chemical engineer), Cheri Mann (teacher and geocacher), Jennifer Hastings Beach (Kenton County Library and certified Environmental Educator). Others who were invaluable: Jodi Kemper (nurse), Becky Ginn Jackson (food service), Tommie Barnes (assistant), Scott Nab , Joan Ferrell , Alma Thomas Jeff Wise.. Counselors: Jordan Cara Becraft ; Kaidyn Hatton ; Lilly Frye; Dylan Service, Addy Campbell; Abby Parmenter, Trey Stucker; Cecilia Baute, Antonio Perry; Junior counselors: Marek Noble, Gavin Service. Sponsors: Groups: The Carroll County Conservation District, Carroll County 4-H, The Carroll County Fiscal Court; Carroll County Public Library, Kenton County Public Library, ; Mark Smith-State Farm, Carroll County School District Food Service Program, Cabot Corporation; LG&E KY Utilities, Meffco Properties, Marshall Ford, Marshall Chevrolet; Gene's Garage, Stones Mechanical, Mike Harmon Sportswear, Lesa Rabourn Barr , Becky Jackson, Elizabeth Mefford, Joyce Doyle , Pat Stewart. Also, these people helped create some skilled kayakers by loaning their kayaks or canoes: Holly Frye, Evan McMahan Angie McMahan , Patrick Underwood , Clara Tuttle , Beverly Service.
The last day was bitter sweet, the campers helped to clean up the place, some did even without asking!
Each day offered 7 regular rotating stations: Art, Photography, Crafts, Friendly fishing, kayaking, water games, scavenger hunts and Nature Center. In addition we had guest teachers from all over the state with these stations: Food for Bears, Creek assessment; Light and Compass, Acting and Geocaching.
The whole of KYSOC was covered with campers learning and having a blast at a variety of stations. They were given the opportunity to engage in a multitude of activities that utilized the natural environment.
Stations were led by experienced educators and professionals. Included in these were biologists, nurses, bee keepers, photographers and former educators, .
Kysoc Stem Camp is in the books for 2023. I would like to take this opportunity to thank a huge group of individuals and groups. Brad Becraft (artist, physicist, and my rock who was there every step of the way) ; the founding team of Friends of KYSOC : Gerda Ford Wise , Ed Gex Williams Carolyn Williams Cathy Gilbert Joe Gilbert Eva Archie Ford who all showed up and were there to be at the ready for preplanning and throughout the week! My Regular Teachers: Anne Hill (fishing & gardening) , Jessica Page (art) , Holly Frye (crafts) , Kaleb Nab ( Civil Engineer), Elizabeth Mefford (master bee keeper) , Beverly Carter-Service (nurse and insect lover, who also showed up two days in a row to clean and spruce up the outside) Bailey Smith (biologist), Steven Grant Smith (biologist and photographer) , Ashley Hughes (Carroll County Public Library) Elizabeth Mullins (Carroll County Public Library): Guest Teachers: Jon Carter Becraft, (actor musician) my Jacob Becraft (zoologist biologist), David Bramer (chemical engineer), Cheri Mann (teacher and geocacher), Jennifer Hastings Beach (Kenton County Library and certified Environmental Educator). Others who were invaluable: Jodi Kemper (nurse), Becky Ginn Jackson (food service), Tommie Barnes (assistant), Scott Nab , Joan Ferrell , Alma Thomas Jeff Wise.. Counselors: Jordan Cara Becraft ; Kaidyn Hatton ; Lilly Frye; Dylan Service, Addy Campbell; Abby Parmenter, Trey Stucker; Cecilia Baute, Antonio Perry; Junior counselors: Marek Noble, Gavin Service. Sponsors: Groups: The Carroll County Conservation District, Carroll County 4-H, The Carroll County Fiscal Court; Carroll County Public Library, Kenton County Public Library, ; Mark Smith-State Farm, Carroll County School District Food Service Program, Cabot Corporation; LG&E KY Utilities, Meffco Properties, Marshall Ford, Marshall Chevrolet; Gene's Garage, Stones Mechanical, Mike Harmon Sportswear, Lesa Rabourn Barr , Becky Jackson, Elizabeth Mefford, Joyce Doyle , Pat Stewart. Also, these people helped create some skilled kayakers by loaning their kayaks or canoes: Holly Frye, Evan McMahan Angie McMahan , Patrick Underwood , Clara Tuttle , Beverly Service.
The last day was bitter sweet, the campers helped to clean up the place, some did even without asking!
Each day offered 7 regular rotating stations: Art, Photography, Crafts, Friendly fishing, kayaking, water games, scavenger hunts and Nature Center. In addition we had guest teachers from all over the state with these stations: Food for Bears, Creek assessment; Light and Compass, Acting and Geocaching.
The whole of KYSOC was covered with campers learning and having a blast at a variety of stations. They were given the opportunity to engage in a multitude of activities that utilized the natural environment.
Stations were led by experienced educators and professionals. Included in these were biologists, nurses, bee keepers, photographers and former educators, .
Our Dog Visitors
Jenny and Boon
Lucy
Lucy, Gerda and Jeff
Sunshine
Sunshine and Eva, Rest in Peace Sunshine
Tucker and Jennifer
Charlie and Rebecca
Kenzie, Dave and Kathy
Penny, Aayme and Zackary
RJ and Rick
Lucky, Tanya and Jokay
Peaches, Cathy and Joe
Max and Laverne
Jax, Jackie and Troy
Lexi and Susan
Gus and Janice
Aye and Julie and Julie's Parents
Leo Chisolm
Lucy and Gerda
Foxy Dewey Elizabeth and Jordyn
Toby, Scruffy and Vicki
Lucy and Leslie
Dakota, Kallen, MaKayla & Melissa
Roxy, Bellamy, Scott and Nikki
Our Supporters
We are very grateful for the support our community has shown the Nature Center and Camp Kysoc. Every gesture of kindness has enhanced the educational opportunities present in and around the area.
Gallery
The Kysoc Braille Trail is over 1/2 mile long. It includes several raised letter and Grade 2 Braille Trail signs, in addition it has tactiles and signage along the trail to guide visitors on a course of pavement and off road forest trails to walk parallel to the lake. There is also a sensory garden to explore and nature sounds , such as stream, bird calls and a walk through the woods.
