A plump, secretive bird, the American woodcock (Scolopax minor) thrives in the forest edge and wet bottom lands of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. The American woodcock uses its long sensitive beak to probe the soil for its favorite food, earthworms. Unfortunately, like many bird species, the populations of American woodcock have been dropping for […]
Bernheim’s Andrew Berry named Director of Conservation
Position aligns with Bernheim’s 90 years of leadership in land protection, ecological stewardship Bernheim officials announced today that longtime Forest Manager Andrew Berry has been named Director of Conservation for the largest privately held forest dedicated to conservation and education in the eastern United States. Bernheim’s Executive Director Mark Wourms, Ph.D said the new position […]
Bernheim – an International Leader in Sustainability
Bernheim prides itself in being a leader in ecological stewardship not only for the 15,625 acres of land that we have the privilege of protecting, but also beyond our borders through various programs, partnerships and initiatives. That’s why we were thrilled to receive the 2018 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Operational Sustainability Award. Bernheim is […]
Bernheim Will Now Protect 954 More Acres
At a special ceremony last month, we announced the purchase of a 954-acre tract of land known as the Big Level, bringing our total acreage to 15,625. The acquisition is the largest since our founder, Isaac Wolfe Bernheim’s original 12,500-acre purchase in 1928. It allows Bernheim to protect even more critical wildlife habitat and continue I.W. Bernheim’s legacy […]
Bernheim Adds 162 Acres of Land
In case you missed it earlier this month, 162 additional acres of land are officially under Bernheim’s protection for conservation. The announcement came at a special celebration on Thursday, Dec. 8 with the family of the late Raymond Thurman, the long-time Bullitt County farmer and businessman, along with over 100 community members including Bernheim donors, […]