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From the BLOG

Reflections of a Ranger #3: Introspection

I keep going back to the forest. It is something to which I have always been drawn, even as a child. There is something at rest there, something peaceful, something reassuring, … Read More »

Why mental health can be boosted by nature

“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. Those who dwell among the beauties … Read More »

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Bernheim turns 90 in 2019. We’re celebrating with blogs about our work, history, and more.

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Our Story, Your Story, One Giant Story!

Throughout the years, we’ve heard a lot of great Bernheim stories. For our 90th anniversary in 2019, we’re collecting them.
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Calendar

May 27

Forest Homeschool Hike: Let’s Explore the Pond

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
May 27

Creatures of the Night: Froggy Night Adventure

8:45 pm - 11:15 pm EDT
Jun 1

Mellow Morning Stroll

7:30 am - 9:00 am EDT
Jun 3

Firefly Fridays

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT
Jun 4

ECO Kids Discovery Day

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Recurring
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IN THE NEWS

UofL education students explore natural playground as a teaching tool

22 Fall Date Night Ideas in Louisville That Are Actually Good

Bernheim Built A 24-foot Tall Treehouse. Here’s How You Can Experience It this Month

Colors of fall take over Bernheim Forest

November 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Bernheim Forest expands 2022 Artist in Residence program

More News »

Calendar

May 27

Forest Homeschool Hike: Let’s Explore the Pond

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
May 27

Creatures of the Night: Froggy Night Adventure

8:45 pm - 11:15 pm EDT
Jun 1

Mellow Morning Stroll

7:30 am - 9:00 am EDT
Jun 3

Firefly Fridays

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm EDT
Jun 4

ECO Kids Discovery Day

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Recurring
View Calendar

From the BLOG

Reflections of a Ranger #3: Introspection

I keep going back to the forest. It is something to which I have always been drawn, even as a child. There is something at rest there, something peaceful, something reassuring, … Read More »

Why mental health can be boosted by nature

“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. Those who dwell among the beauties … Read More »

More from the Blog »


Bernheim turns 90 in 2019. We’re celebrating with blogs about our work, history, and more.

Learn More


Our Story, Your Story, One Giant Story!

Throughout the years, we’ve heard a lot of great Bernheim stories. For our 90th anniversary in 2019, we’re collecting them.
Learn More

IN THE NEWS

UofL education students explore natural playground as a teaching tool

22 Fall Date Night Ideas in Louisville That Are Actually Good

Bernheim Built A 24-foot Tall Treehouse. Here’s How You Can Experience It this Month

Colors of fall take over Bernheim Forest

November 2021 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Bernheim Forest expands 2022 Artist in Residence program

More News »

Celebrating 40 Years of Artist in Residence

Established in 1980, Bernheim’s Artist in Residence program annually awards artists the opportunity to live and create site-specific work inspired by Bernheim.Throughout 2020, we will celebrate 40 years of this internationally renowned program that allows our visitors to experience nature in a new way while enhancing awareness of Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature through the lens of art.

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