Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest continues to fight utility giant LG&E to protect our conservation land against a proposed natural gas pipeline that threatens the integrity of one of Kentucky’s most pristine forests. LG&E is suing Bernheim and a state agency to take private land through condemnation under the power of eminent domain and forever […]
Bernheim response to regional connector routes avoiding conservation land
Bernheim applauds the decision to avoid our conservation land during planning for the proposed I-65 to I-71 Regional Connector. We look forward to the upcoming stakeholder meetings when these plans will be made public. This decision will protect a large forest that provides clean air and water for our region, habitat for thousands of species, […]
Bernheim at 90: American woodcocks thrive at Bernheim
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 […]