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    The Environmental Education Center

    Student from Liberty Elementary searches for macroinvertebrates at Toyota's Cattail Lake.
    Student from Liberty Elementary searches for macroinvertebrates at Toyota's Cattail Lake.

    Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) is home to one of America’s best-selling sedans — the Toyota Camry — in addition to the Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid and Venza. Near the zero-landfill facility where over 500,000 of these vehicles are manufactured each year is the Toyota Environmental Education Center | Nature Trail.

    Student reads from a trail marker to learn about Kentucky's ecology.
    Student reads from a trail marker to learn about Kentucky's ecology.

    Overlooking nearly 50 acres of wetlands, prairies and woodlands, TMMK’s nature trail spans approximately one mile, winding alongside native grasses, bluebird boxes, and Kentucky ‘cane’. Trail markers tell Kentucky’s story and how TMMK works hard to protect the state’s natural treasures. Hikers are guided from one ecological highlight to another, with each stop providing information about the beauty, history and importance of our natural environment.

    Staying for lunch? A covered pavilion is suitable for picnicking, and ideal for school groups visiting the nature trail. Click here for picnic shelter guidelines.

    Interested in visiting? Schools may schedule guided trail tours by calling the Visitor Center at 1-800-866-4485. A maximum of 32 (including 1 adult for every 15 students) can be scheduled for guided tours, available at 10 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday. Guided tours are weather permitting, and scheduled seasonally (April through Thanksgiving). Self-guided tours may be scheduled for groups larger than 32.

    Already scheduled to visit? Environmental curricula are available for grades 4th-12th. KERA- aligned units covering Air, Waste/ Recycling, Water and Energy prepare students for their Toyota field trip. Click on the modules below to download for your classroom. 

    Transportation Reimbursements: Available for grades 4th- 12th

    Toyota offers a limited number of transportation reimbursements for field trips to TMMK’s Environmental Education Center| Nature Trail. For more information about this program and to apply, click here.

    Additional Information

    Student records observations at the Toyota Nature Trail.
    Student records observations at the Toyota Nature Trail.

    Admission
    Free

    Accessibility
    Approximately one-fourth of the Nature Trail (1/4 mile) is paved and wheelchair accessible.

    Hours of Operation
    Environmental Education Center tours are available at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday only. Reservations must be made in advance. Self-guided tours available for all visitors accompanied by a Toyota Team Member.

    Phone
    (502) 868-3027 or toll- free 1-800-866-4485

    Address
    1001 Cherry Blossom Way
    Georgetown, KY 40324
    Gate 7

    Students from Mt. Vernon Elementary visit Toyota to learn about the environment.
    Students from Mt. Vernon Elementary visit Toyota to learn about the environment.
    Environmental Center Nature Trail Logo
     

    Nature Trail Rules

    The following are not permitted:

    • Bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs or any other motorized vehicle
    • Harvesting
    • Hunting
    • Swimming
    • Fishing
    • Smoking
    • Loitering
    • Pets
    • Strollers
    • Alcoholic beverages

    Additionally, hikers are reminded to:

    • Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Closed-toe shoes, preferably tennis shoes or hiking boots, are strongly recommended.
    • Stay on designated trails
    • Leave no trace
    • Have fun!

    Curriculum for
    Elementary School Students

    Kentucky Core Content 4.1 Alignment Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Air Quality Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Energy Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

     

    Curriculum for
    Middle School Students

    Kentucky Core Content 4.1 Alignment Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Air Quality Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Waste Reduction Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Energy Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

     

    Curriculum for
    High School Students

    Air Quality Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Waste Reduction Module Adobe Acrobat Documant

    Energy Module Adobe Acrobat Documant



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    Certified Corporate Lands for Learning Certified Wildlife at Work Since 2008 Kentucky Association for Environmental Education 2009 Environmental Excellence Award Outstanding Organization Partner in Fish and Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    Certified Corporate Lands for Learning Certified Wildlife at Work
    Since 2008
    Kentucky Association for Environmental Education
    2009 Environmental Excellence Award
    Outstanding Organization
    Partner in Fish and Wildlife
    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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  • Picnic Shelter Guidelines
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