HAppy Hour & HIKING IN HOOSIER NATIONAL FOREST
Happy Hour & Field Conservation Event | June 17-18, 2026 | Near Louisville, KY
Happy Hour & Conservation Field Day near Louisville, KY & Bloomington, IN
Join Adventure Scientists’ community to connect over a fun happy hour event Friday night, then hit the trail together for a guided hike in Hoosier National Forest on Saturday. Training and equipment provided. No matter your background, this event is designed to be accessible, welcoming, and rooted in learning.
Turn your outdoor adventures into real forest conservation, and make some great connections along the way.
Why Join this Conservation Field Day and Happy Hour?
- Join a community of of awesome people with similar interests: hikers, environmentalists, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation-minded volunteers.
- Learn more about Adventure Scientists and how your summer adventures can help the US Forest Service’s forest restoration efforts.
- Explore Hoosier National Forest trails with purpose and learn how your time outdoors supports forest resilience.
- Hike and sample areas that are critical to the Saving American Beech & Restoring Butternut Trees projects.
- Search for healthy beech and butternut trees and collect leaf samples for DNA analysis. Your samples could find disease-resistant trees and nourish future, healthy forests!
- Expand scientific knowledge of your local trees.
- Help guide forest restoration efforts for generations to come.
What’s Included:
- Happy Hour event hosted by Adventure Scientists
- First drink and snacks at Happy Hour on us (no cost!)
- Guided group hike through Hoosier National Forest
- Hands-on demonstration of how to accurately collect tree samples with scientifically-rigid provided equipment
- Free on-site parking and facilities
- An on-site presentation from Adventure Scientists
- Training on identifying American beech and the infamous butternut trees.
Event Location:
Hoosier National Forest. Exact location will be shared upon RSVP.
Schedule:
- Friday, July 17, 6:30 – 8:30 pm ET: Happy Hour & Get Together with Adventure Scientists
- Saturday, July 18th, 10:00 – 12:00pm ET: In-Person Training and Guided Hike through Hoosier National Forest
⚠️ Important Requirement: Upon RSVP, you will receive access to a short online training on how to identify healthy beech and butternut trees. Please complete the required online training in advance to attend.
Spots are limited to ensure a high-quality, hands-on experience, so RSVP to secure your spot, meet awesome people, and hike for conservation.
Come for the community, stay for the adventure, and leave ready to make an impact.
Join us on July 17 Happy Hour & July 18 for a hike in Hoosier National Forest!
Sign up now to reserve your spot and receive event details!