Do you have plans for the weekend? Why not join us at BloomFest, Bernheim’s annual celebration of spring! The costume parade, naturalist-led discovery stations, local artisans, and food vendors are just some of the many activities available for everyone to enjoy. New this year, we will be offering a Nature Play Area, where kids and […]
Hundreds of Acres Still Available to Explore During Wildlife Management at Bernheim
November 7, 2016 By |
All visitors are reminded that from November 12-20, 2016 selected Bernheim trails will be closed for wildlife management, including all trails on Forest Hill Drive and the Millennium Trail. There are still hundreds of acres for people to hike, bike and have fun outside during this eight day period. We’d especially recommend enjoying our prized Holly collection, one […]
Don’t Miss ColorFest This Weekend
October 11, 2016 By |
Bernheim’s annual is finally here! Come enjoy the crisp fall beauty with affordable family fun this weekend at Bernheim. The celebration is on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Experience great food, Kentucky crafts, music and much more. People of all ages will enjoy the entertaining […]
Get Buggy at Bernheim’s Annual BugFest and Fall Plant Sale!
September 15, 2016 By |
Bernheim will be abuzz this Saturday, Sept. 17 at our annual BugFest and Fall Plant Sale. Join in on the fun from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. as we celebrate insects and their relatives while also showcasing a variety of plants for purchase. BugFest welcomes families to meet multi-legged creatures, go on insect safaris and […]
1,416 Tree Huggers Set New World Record at Bernheim
June 15, 2016 By |
Our team at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is pleased to report that, by our accounts, we will soon officially hold the Guinness World Record for the most people hugging trees at the same time at the same place! A big thank you to the 1,416 people that turned out on Saturday, June 4 for […]
REMINDER: Help Bernheim Break the World Tree Hugging Record
May 17, 2016 By |
We are just over two weeks away from Bernheim’s Big Tree Hug Challenge and we need you to participate! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 4 and head to Bernheim to help us break the Guinness World Record for the most people hugging trees at the same time. To break the record, we need at […]
Join us for BloomFest!
May 17, 2016 By |
What are you doing this weekend? Why not join us at BloomFest, Bernheim’s annual celebration of spring! The costume parade, naturalist-led discovery stations, local artisans, and food vendors are just some of the many activities available for everyone to enjoy. The day also coincides with our annual Spring Plant Sale, featuring Bernheim Select™ plants, a […]
New Exhibit to Shine Light on Endangered Trees
February 18, 2016 By |
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is bringing the plight of trees to the public’s attention with a new traveling exhibit from The Morton Arboretum, Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat. The exhibit opens at Bernheim on March 15 and runs through July 5. The exhibit will be set up in and around the Two Ponds Loop […]