Bald-faced hornets are not really hornets at all – they’re yellow jackets in disguise! They are referred to as hornets because their black and white coloration does not match the […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
After returning from a Bernheim discovery field trip at the Kentucky Science Center one day, a Volunteer Naturalist directed me to a near Aristolochia tomentosa (scientific name), also known as […]
Purple Martin Colonies at Bernheim: They're Just Like Us
About a month ago, I joined Bernheim’s Volunteer Naturalists for a training on the purple martin colonies at Bernheim. It was led by Larry Melcher, the president of the Purple […]
All Good Things Come to an End
As I sit at my desk during the final hour of my final day here at Bernheim, I can’t help but to feel thankful for all the love and support […]
Terrarium and Aquarium Updates
After many hours of research, collecting, and planting, I am very excited to announce that the terrarium has been completed! The education department has implemented the terrarium as a miniature […]