A new plant species for Bernheim Forest was found this summer in the arboretum. Virginia Meadow Beauty (Rhexia virginica) is a small flower that blooms in mid-summer to fall, and is found in open areas with acidic soil. It was discovered here in the arboretum, and in the new property acquired this year. It has […]
Least Wanted: Purple Loosestrife
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 […]
Investigating Bernheim Ants
This post was written by Natural Areas Interns, Katherine Cappel and Mikayla Bishop, Campbellsville University students. Since arriving last week, they have been helping with various projects including the new arboreal ant bioinventory. In collaboration with Dr. Steve Yanoviak of the University of Louisville, Bernheim has begin an ant study to survey arboreal (living in trees) […]
You Say Crawfish; We Say Crayfish
Anyone who lives in Kentucky has probably seen the volcano mounds of dirt that are created by crayfish. Crayfish are also called crawdads and crawfish, and belong to the order Decapoda. Crayfish are found in lakes, caves, streams, rivers, wetlands, and other freshwater habitats throughout Kentucky. There are over 50 species of crayfish found in […]
Why Do Male & Female Scarlet Tanagers Sing?
Spring is a great time to see many of Bernheim’s colorful birds like the Scarlet Tanager. Male Scarlet Tanagers are beautiful bright red birds that are very difficult to see, since they spend most of their time in the forest canopy singing. Females are even harder to find, because they are a pale yellow and will […]
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