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From the BLOG

L+A+N+D Application Update

The application window for Bernheim's new arts program, L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design): an experience of discovery ended on September 4, 2023. We are thrilled with the … Read More »

Sustainability in Isaac’s Café

Isaac’s Café at Bernheim Forest has worked diligently for 18 years to be ecological stewards of the forest and our planet. It is our goal to serve guests wholesome, sustainably … 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

Sep 29

Comic Book Reading with 2023 AIR Sam Hensely

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Sep 29

SOLD OUT Full “Harvest” Moon Hike

7:15 pm - 9:15 pm EDT
Sep 30

Fire Tower Open

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Event Series
Oct 1

Fire Tower Open

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Event Series
Oct 1

First Sunday Nature Stroll

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
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IN THE NEWS

Armadillos in Kentucky? Sightings confirm small population in Bernheim Forest

On the shoulders of giants: Bernheim curator links art to preservation of nature

Wild Kentucky Under Proposed Pipeline Threat

Bernheim Forest announces new corporate partners manager

Everyone of all abilities can appreciate nature more in Bernheim’s new Sensory Garden

Bernheim reopens garden to engage the senses

More News »

Calendar

Sep 29

Comic Book Reading with 2023 AIR Sam Hensely

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
Sep 29

SOLD OUT Full “Harvest” Moon Hike

7:15 pm - 9:15 pm EDT
Sep 30

Fire Tower Open

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Event Series
Oct 1

Fire Tower Open

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Event Series
Oct 1

First Sunday Nature Stroll

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
View Calendar

From the BLOG

L+A+N+D Application Update

The application window for Bernheim's new arts program, L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design): an experience of discovery ended on September 4, 2023. We are thrilled with the … Read More »

Sustainability in Isaac’s Café

Isaac’s Café at Bernheim Forest has worked diligently for 18 years to be ecological stewards of the forest and our planet. It is our goal to serve guests wholesome, sustainably … 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

Armadillos in Kentucky? Sightings confirm small population in Bernheim Forest

On the shoulders of giants: Bernheim curator links art to preservation of nature

Wild Kentucky Under Proposed Pipeline Threat

Bernheim Forest announces new corporate partners manager

Everyone of all abilities can appreciate nature more in Bernheim’s new Sensory Garden

Bernheim reopens garden to engage the senses

More News »

Forest Under Threat

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest exists for everyone to explore deep connections with nature in Bullitt & Nelson County. For 90 years Bernheim has protected forests, streams, springs, lakes and conservation lands for the benefit of all people. Bernheim Forest and conservation lands are now threatened by a proposed gas pipeline that would cut through the forest.

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Thank you to our Corporate Partners!


Thank you to our Corporate Partners!

  • Gallant Fox
  • Columbia Employee Store
  • VIA Studio
  • Deckel and Moneypenny
  • Delta Dental KY
  • Luckett & Farley
  • Westrock
  • Beam Suntory
  • GE Appliances
  • UofL Health
  • Brown Forman
  • MCM

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