The Bernheim staff recently removed purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) from Cedar and Holly Ponds in the arboretum. Purple Loosestrife is a beautiful but very aggressive invasive species that can overtake wet areas. Bernheim has been working on removing it for the past few years, and today we only have a few left around Cedar and […]
Brainard Palmer-Ball's Successful Day of Birding
This post was written by noted ornithologist, Brainard Palmer-Ball. Photo credit, Pam Spaulding. May is the ideal month for birdwatching in Kentucky, because in addition to our permanent resident birds, many migrant species are on the move from wintering grounds to breeding grounds. Because of Kentucky’s location, most species of birds can be found in […]
When Trees Play, Pin Oak Tree Turned into Play Structure
When it became evident that a sixty-five year old pin oak growing near the Garden Pavilion parking area was in rapid decline, Bernheim made the hard decision to cut it down. We try to make such decisions in a mindful way, so naturally, we considered our options. A plan was hatched to work with Greenhaven […]
Bernheim Staff To Lead Kentucky Chapter of American Chestnut Foundation
Rick Caldwell, a longtime Bernheim staff member, was recently elected as the President of the Kentucky Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation (ACF). The mission of the ACF is to restore the American chestnut to our eastern forests in order to benefit our environment, our wildlife, and our society. Rick’s leadership reinforces Bernheim’s desire to […]
Invasive Trees Removed from the Arboretum
As we research our tree collections, we are continually discovering which species perform best in our region. We also have the opportunity to identify those which have become problematic in our area. If you’ve visited recently, you may have noticed several trees missing from plantings directly opposite the Sun and Shade Trail. Bernheim is currently working to replace […]
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