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. […]
Bernheim at 90: I.W. Bernheim’s great-grandson reflects, part 1
This post was written by Tom Block, Isaac Wolfe Bernheim’s great-grandson and Past President/current member of Bernheim’s Board of Trustees. In 2019, Bernheim is celebrating the 90th Anniversary of my great-grandfather leaving his incredible legacy, Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest. As a descendant of Isaac Wolfe Bernheim and a member and past president of the […]
Bernheim at 90: The Road(s) to Bernheim
How do you get to Bernheim? For the vast majority of our visitors, it is by car, though some will travel by bicycle and a few will walk in through the gate. I start my frequent trips to the Forest by driving on several good quality, paved, two-lane roads, then on to I-65 and finally […]
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