There are several natural environments in the local area of Louisville, Kentucky where children can be taken on visits. One such place is the Louisville Nature Center. The center's mission is to be a catalyst for conservation through environmental education and connection to nature for every person. They offer educational programs to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and maintain 41 acres of urban forest for all to enjoy at the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. The Louisville Nature Center is a welcoming, inclusive place where everyone feels they belong and works to make nature more accessible to all people.