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Construction on Lake Nevin spillway has begun
As you enter Bernheim's main entrance, you may notice some construction happening on the right. On October 22, we began state-mandated work on our Lake Nevin dam and spillway. What are we building? In compliance with state regulations, this spillway will be a high-hazard dam, and will be able to … Read More »
Bernheim Arboretum Battles for Conservation Over Growth in Pipeline Feud
Source: WFPL, By Ryan Van Velzer A green darner dragonfly buzzes over the waters emanating from the base of the knobs in the Cedar Grove wildlife corridor. Above the spring, a millipede trudges over a mossy log teeming with mushrooms. A few feet away, in the loamy soil of the hillside, … Read More »
Big Forests Need Big Heroes (Like You)
DONATE TODAY to the Big Forests Need Big Heroes Campaign. Every year in Kentucky, we lose 50,000 acres of land to development. It is estimated that there are over 3 million trees throughout Bernheim’s 15,625 acres, all of which are protected from development. These trees act as powerful lungs … Read More »
Exploring the Latest Additions to Playcosystem
It’s been a big year for Playcosystem, so far …and it’s only March! If you have visited Bernheim in the last several months, you have probably noticed a lot of projects underway. Last fall, we put up a new swing in the original Zone 1 of Playcosystem and then created a water play area with a hand … Read More »
Meet Bernheim’s Endearing Bug Animatronic
Last year Bernheim featured 2023 Artist-in-Residence Sam Hensley at multiple Bernheim events. She led creature creation activities at RESTORE, made creature headbands and Playcosystem Happy Hour, and delighted crowds with their bug-inspired animatronics at Bugfest. Sam's animatronic creatures, big … Read More »
Soil Blocking: A Greener Approach to Garden Starters
As Bernheim's Edible Garden Steward, I've recently embarked on a journey to reduce plastic waste in the garden, and soil blocking has emerged as a game-changer in this endeavor! By transitioning away from traditional plastic pots and trays, we are minimizing our environmental footprint and … Read More »
Invest in the environment…and connect with nature. Bernheim members receive our beautiful, full-color newsletter the forest echo at their home quarterly and our monthly e-Newsletter. Members also receive a 10% discount at these nurseries.