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Construction on Lake Nevin spillway has begun
As you enter Bernheim's main entrance, you may notice some construction happening on the right. On October 22, we began state-mandated work on our Lake Nevin dam and spillway. What are we building? In compliance with state regulations, this spillway will be a high-hazard dam, and will be able to … Read More »
Bernheim Arboretum Battles for Conservation Over Growth in Pipeline Feud
Source: WFPL, By Ryan Van Velzer A green darner dragonfly buzzes over the waters emanating from the base of the knobs in the Cedar Grove wildlife corridor. Above the spring, a millipede trudges over a mossy log teeming with mushrooms. A few feet away, in the loamy soil of the hillside, … Read More »
Big Forests Need Big Heroes (Like You)
DONATE TODAY to the Big Forests Need Big Heroes Campaign. Every year in Kentucky, we lose 50,000 acres of land to development. It is estimated that there are over 3 million trees throughout Bernheim’s 15,625 acres, all of which are protected from development. These trees act as powerful lungs … Read More »
It’s Summer in the Sky
Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature extends far beyond our forest boundaries, and one of the ways we are working beyond our borders is maintaining two green roof spaces in downtown Louisville. One at the American Life Building (pictured here earlier this week) and four at the Novak … Read More »
Everyone of all abilities can appreciate nature more in Bernheim’s new Sensory Garden
Source: WDRB By Keith Kaiser June 20, 2022 CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO CLERMONT, Ky (WDRB) -- Bernheim Forest wants to welcome everyone of all abilities. WDRB's Keith Kaiser explores the new Sensory Garden. Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest’s mission is to connect people with … Read More »
Bernheim reopens garden to engage the senses
Source: News-Enterprise By Nacodoches Miller June. 2022 Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest has revamped its Sensory Garden to give everyone an equal opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The eight-month project used the help of nonprofit groups that work and focus on ensuring … Read More »
Connecting people with nature.

Invest in the environment…and connect with nature. Bernheim members receive our beautiful, full-color newsletter the forest echo at their home quarterly and our monthly e-Newsletter. Members also receive a 10% discount at these nurseries.