Three years ago I wrote a blog for this website about Bernheim’s historic fire tower. Today the tower joins Bernheim in turning 90 – July 13 marks the day when construction of the tower was completed and it was put into service. So, today was a good time to revisit the structure that has been […]
Bernheim at 90: Becoming a destination for wildlife
Can you believe we are already halfway through the year? By now you may have heard that 2019 is the 90th anniversary of the ‘living legacy’ that is Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. Wow. 90 years. It’s an amazing milestone and it speaks volumes to the dedication and commitment of the Board of Trustees, Bernheim […]
Bernheim at 90: A Toast to Bernheim
Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, the founder of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, made his fortune in the bourbon whiskey industry. Through a combination of determination, knowledge, and hard work, Mr. Bernheim became immensely successful, allowing his dream to become a reality. When eighteen-year-old Isaac came to America in 1867, his plan was to work as a […]
A Blue Ghost Story
Rain, heavy rain, and in between rains was the weather forecast for our June 7th, 2019 “Creatures Of The Night” program. Not exactly ideal conditions for a program featuring fireflies, but with only one opportunity this year to share the rare “Blue Ghost” firefly with the public, we decided not to cancel the program and […]
It’s World Migratory Bird Day!
In 2006, in an effort to raise awareness of the need for conservation and the wonders of bird migration, the U.N. declared an annual World Migratory Bird Day. Held on the second weekend in May, it is an opportunity for the world community to come together to celebrate and protect migratory birds and their habitats. […]
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