Get a taste of one of Kentucky’s fresh and local cafés. What pairs better with a hike in the woods than a delicious and fresh meal or light snack? Isaac’s Café features fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, children’s meals, and delicious desserts. Not only do local farmers provide fresh eggs, cheese, and meats for our cafe, we also […]
Kick off June at Bernheim!
May 15, 2017 By |
The summer has finally arrived! Bernheim is kicking off June with a weekend full of special events, including the Visitor Center Grand Re-opening, National Trails Day and Family Fishing Days. Join Bernheim on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, to take part in the celebrations! Visitor Center Grand Re-Opening Celebrate the Visitor Center’s 10-year […]
The Birds and the Bees . . . And You
April 6, 2017 By |
No, this isn’t that kind of article. It is springtime and most of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the wonders of nature. Spring brings us increased signs of life including wildflowers and the animals that pollinate them (including those birds and bees). Without pollination there would be no wildflowers. There are serious threats […]
That’s a Wrap on the 2017 NAI Sunny Southeast Conference
March 15, 2017 By |
What a week it was! Thanks to all who participated in the 2017 National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Sunny Southeast Regional Workshop: Rooted in the Land. Hosted by Bernheim’s education team, the workshop highlighted Bullitt County and our surrounding region, and extended Bernheim’s actions beyond our borders and contributions to thought leadership in the field […]
Nature’s Notebook: Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower, 88 Years of Service
February 9, 2017 By |
I spend nearly every weekend (and more than a few weekdays) in Bernheim’s historic fire tower. This tower has a long and important history that I enjoy sharing with our visitors. The initial land purchase for Bernheim Forest was made by Isaac W. Bernheim in 1928. This was the first step in fulfilling an idea […]
Become a Bernheim Volunteer Naturalist
January 18, 2017 By |
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 […]
Hollies for the Holidays
December 15, 2016 By |
Of the many plants associated with the holiday season, the Holly has perhaps the oldest history of any other decorative evergreen. The use of holly in holiday tradition dates back to the Greeks and Romans, who adorned their homes with wreaths and garland made from holly boughs. This tradition was thought to predict the outcome of the […]
Make Your Own Wreath
November 14, 2016 By |
Make and take home your very own Bernheim wreath on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Bernheim’s Smart Gardens and Landscapes: Holiday Wreath Making with Nature from 10 a.m. – Noon. Learn how to use the bounty of the season to create wreaths, swags, kissing balls and more. All materials will be collected from Bernheim, and supplies […]