For the past seven years Bernheim has worked with students at the University of Kentucky, College of Design, Architecture Program to support student understanding of SUSTAINABILITY and REGENERATIVE DESIGN. Professors bring classes of students to Bernheim because of our demonstrated leadership in architectural design that connects people with nature. In 2016/2017 a group of students […]
The Portable Shelter Project at Bernheim
March 13, 2017 By |
Bernheim is partnering with a studio design class at the University of Kentucky School of Architecture to explore innovative temporary shelters that are transportable and that sit lightly on the land. In keeping with Bernheim’s commitment to thought leadership, these prototype design projects explore the idea that shelters for visiting artists, scientists and others can […]
When Trees Play, Pin Oak Tree Turned into Play Structure
February 27, 2017 By |
When it became evident that a sixty-five year old pin oak growing near the Garden Pavilion parking area was in rapid decline, Bernheim made the hard decision to cut it down. We try to make such decisions in a mindful way, so naturally, we considered our options. A plan was hatched to work with Greenhaven […]
New Book about Play Features a Chapter on the Bernheim Children at Play Network
February 16, 2017 By |
Since 2012, Bernheim has been hard at work exploring ways to connect children to nature through play. Understanding that children build their earliest affinities for nature through play, Bernheim is committed to exploring strategies that will help the entire region understand and build better nature play environments. In 2014, our efforts drew national attention from […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Diptera, The True Flies
September 5, 2016 By |
Diptera, the true flies, are named because unlike many insects, they fly using two true wings. There are more than 150,000 different species of flies. [In Greek: Di = two, and Ptera = wings] While most people tend to think of them as dirty creatures, perhaps we should take a second look at that assumption. […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Crickets (Orthoptera)
August 28, 2016 By |
Orthoptera are named because their primary wings are straight. There are more than 27,000 different species of orthoptera that include grasshoppers, katydids, crickets and locusts. [In Greek: Ortho = straight, and Ptera = wings] Crickets are one member of the insect order Orthoptera, but they can also be used as a sort of natural thermometer. […]
RUX at CONNECT Artist Spotlight: Heather Summers & Anna Krippenstapel
August 24, 2016 By |
Art, Music and Fun are synonymous with CONNECT at Bernheim. This year is no different as Billy Goat Strut Revue and kRi Majesty take to the stage. Our recent partnership with theKentucky Rural-Urban Exhange (RUX) will bring new sounds of Kentucky to CONNECT with performances from artists highlighted in this blog series. These artists are […]
RUX at CONNECT Artist Spotlight: Lance Newman
August 22, 2016 By |
Art, Music and Fun are synonymous with CONNECT at Bernheim. This year is no different as Billy Goat Strut Revue and kRi Majesty take to the stage. Our recent partnership with theKentucky Rural-Urban Exhange (RUX) will bring new sounds of Kentucky to CONNECT with performances from artists highlighted in this blog series. These artists are […]