LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- "Slow and steady wins the race" in the annual Turtle Derby.
Keith Kaiser learns about this special event at the Parklands of Floyd's Fork.
Be a part of the Junior Explorer: Turtle Derby on Saturday, May 18th.
Witness the slowest two minutes in sports at the Fourth Annual Turtle Derby.
In celebration of World Turtle Day, celebrate local shell-ebrities who have been working hard at their respective nature centers.
Last year, Big Momma from the Louisville Nature Center took the crown.
Junior Explorer is a free family-friendly event at The Parklands that is open to all ages.
They focus on a special nature topic each time.
Join the Parklands’ education team, community partners, and special vendors to explore the natural world with themed activities, games, hikes, crafts, and more.
The Turtle Derby will take place at the Ogle Foundation Woodland Pavilion in Broad Run Park, from 10 am – 2 pm.
This event is free and open to everyone.
List of Scheduled Activities:
10:30-11:30 – Creek Exploration - Ranger-led hike to the Riparian Ramble Trail
11:30-12:30 – Face Painting/ Temporary Tattoos
12:00-1:00 – Creek Exploration - Ranger-led hike to the Riparian Ramble Trail
1:00 – Kentucky Turtle Derby - Local turtles will compete in the “slowest two minutes in sports”. A birthday celebration to follow.
Click here to get connected to the Turtle Derby.
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