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Bernheim at 90: The Road(s) to Bernheim

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 ...
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Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the American Holly

Bernheim at 90: Celebrating the American Holly

The American Holly, Ilex opaca, is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to the eastern United States. Ilex is the sole ...
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A Native Perennial Garden Doesn't Have to be Boring

A Native Perennial Garden Doesn’t Have to be Boring

Spring planting season is rapidly approaching, so as you consider the seeds and starters to purchase, think about planting native ...
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Harper and Athena travel the Crooked Creek Corridor

Harper and Athena travel the Crooked Creek Corridor

A special thanks to everyone who voted for the naming of our female golden eagle – Athena was the winner ...
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Now introducing … ATHENA the Golden Eagle!

Now introducing … ATHENA the Golden Eagle!

The votes are in! The public has spoken! Athena is the name of female golden eagle that Bernheim is now ...
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