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March 14, 2017 by Wren Smith

Wildflower Strolls Series Begins Next Week

A wildflower grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. With nearly 15,000 acres of land, Bernheim is full of thousands of these beauties. Spring is a great time to begin observing the wildflower from bud to blossom, and that is exactly what you can do in our newest Wildflower Stroll series. Join […]

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January 25, 2017 by Wren Smith

Newly Scheduled: Volunteer Naturalist Orientation

If you missed last Saturday’s Volunteer Naturalist Orientation, there’s still an opportunity for you to get involved. I’ve added a second orientation, scheduled for Saturday, January 28 from 1 – 3 p.m. Call me at (502) 955-8512 or Email me if you would like more information or wish to register. Bernheim’s dedicated Volunteer Naturalists help people of all […]

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January 18, 2017 by Wren Smith

Become a Bernheim Volunteer Naturalist

Bernheim’s dedicated Volunteer Naturalists help people of all ages understand and connect with the natural world in a way that fosters deep emotional and intellectual connections. This tight-knit community of volunteers offers the chance to not just share knowledge with Bernheim visitors, but also to learn from each other and Bernheim’s expert staff. For the […]

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September 1, 2016 by Wren Smith

The Bugs of Bernheim: Protective Resemblance

While crouching in a thicket during a game of hide-and-seek when I was about ten years old, I spied what appeared to be a thorn moving along the stem of a blackberry bramble. Taking a closer look, I noticed tiny legs beneath this “thorn” moving it along. I soon discovered that the wings folded over […]

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August 20, 2016 by Wren Smith

The Bugs of Bernheim: Wheel Bugs – Armed Assassins

Wheel Bugs (Arilus cristatus) are armed assassins in more ways than one. They belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs), and like other insects in this order, they have a pair of hardened forewings with clear tips that make them look like half wings. In fact, the name of this order is derived from the Greek word meaning half […]

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