There the close-up view of feeding birds provides an opportunity for nature study and photography. If you're more interested in flora than fauna, take one of the wildflower walks offered periodically. Evening walks for star-gazing occasionally are offered, too. The 500-acre refuge includes land typical of the area, with knobs, flat farmland, two ponds, deer trails and a waterfall. Among the residents of the area are many animals and birds.
Wildflowers grow in profusion, providing a changing tapestry of color throughout the year.
In 1965, a group of local people decided to establish a wildlife sanctuary. They bought an old farm with 100 acres of fields and 400 acres of forest. The forested ridge, with its remarkable array of wildlife habitats, was maintained in its natural state. The fields were leased as farmland to provide a small but steady income to supplement the local donations that fund this unique small-town nature preserve. The Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge is 13 miles from Danville on Carpenter Creek Road.