Connecting people with nature.
From the BLOG
Moonstruck Amphibians: Fabulous, Fascinating, and Funny Frogs
By Bill Napper, Volunteer Naturalist Among the myriad of creatures that call the Bernheim forests and wetlands home, frogs in particular charm us with their captivating presence … Read More »
Rocks in our Pockets
Building natural playgrounds is, in part, an exercise in logistics. Gathering all the bits and pieces, some of which can be big and heavy, in advance of when you actually need them … Read More »
Bernheim turns 90 in 2019. We’re celebrating with blogs about our work, history, and 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.
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IN THE NEWS
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
Bernheim Forest Sensory Garden reopens with more accessible attractions
First look: Bernheim Forest’s new ‘sensory garden’ is now open
From the BLOG
Moonstruck Amphibians: Fabulous, Fascinating, and Funny Frogs
By Bill Napper, Volunteer Naturalist Among the myriad of creatures that call the Bernheim forests and wetlands home, frogs in particular charm us with their captivating presence … Read More »
Rocks in our Pockets
Building natural playgrounds is, in part, an exercise in logistics. Gathering all the bits and pieces, some of which can be big and heavy, in advance of when you actually need them … Read More »
Bernheim turns 90 in 2019. We’re celebrating with blogs about our work, history, and 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
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
Bernheim Forest Sensory Garden reopens with more accessible attractions
First look: Bernheim Forest’s new ‘sensory garden’ is now open
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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