Was your New Year’s resolution to give back this year? Do you love nature and want to get your hands dirty? We have the perfect opportunity for you – become a volunteer at Bernheim. On Saturday, January 19, we have two great opportunities for you to begin your volunteer journey. Bernheim’s 200+ volunteers help […]
Green Roofs Help Heal
Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature extends far beyond our forest boundaries. Bernheim recently completed the installation of four rooftop gardens on the newly constructed University of Louisville Novak Center for Children’s Health in downtown Louisville. One level is a pollinator habitat, where children can watch butterflies and insects while receiving treatments. The other […]
Plan your edible ornamental garden
Join Bernheim’s Horticulture Staff on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. – Noon in the Research Center for Planning Your Edible Ornamental Garden and learn how to start gardening for 2018. In this workshop, participants will learn about plant and site selection, garden design, site preparation, labeling and the care and maintenance of their garden. […]
Make Your Own Wreath
Make and take home your very own Bernheim wreath on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Bernheim’s Smart Gardens and Landscapes: Holiday Wreath Making with Nature from 10 a.m. – Noon. Learn how to use the bounty of the season to create wreaths, swags, kissing balls and more. All materials will be collected from Bernheim, and supplies […]
The Bugs of Bernheim: Aphids
Aphids (of the order Hemiptera) have been around for more than 280 million years. While there were few species at this time, the appearance of flowering plants caused diversity and numbers to explode, as there are now more than 4,400 known species of aphid. Aphids are insect pests of cultivated (and non-cultivated) plants in temperate […]
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