Discover the rewarding experience of volunteering at Bernheim, whether you have just a few hours to spare or can commit to hundreds. Help enhance our visitors’ experiences while enjoying the […]
Visit Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower with volunteer naturalists. You'll enjoy the view while learning about the tower and the surrounding forest. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 […]
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques, from wet on wet to wet on dry blending techniques. Students will paint from […]
Healthy Roots Produce Healthy Shoots Fall is the perfect time for enhancing your landscape. You’ll be blooming next spring with strong, more resilient plants. Find the perfect plants for your […]
Celebrate insects and the vital ecological services they provide! Bernheim will be abuzz with excitement as we get curious about the small creatures that play a big role in healthy […]
Healthy Roots Produce Healthy Shoots Fall is the perfect time for enhancing your landscape. You’ll be blooming next spring with strong, more resilient plants. Find the perfect plants for your […]
Explore the dazzling world of nature's tiniest superheroes with stunning macro photography at a members-only outdoor screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar. This hour-long film, suitable for all ages, features expert voices like Doug Tallamy and every day activists to spotlight the critical but often overlooked role caterpillars play in biodiversity. This members-only outdoor screening is […]
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging monthly nature hike held on the third Sunday of each month. During the summer months, hikes will take place in the morning to […]
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques, from wet on wet to wet on dry blending techniques. Students will paint from […]
Buggin' Out Learn about our six- and eight-legged friends during this bug-tastic session. Designed for families with K–5 students and homeschool co-ops, Forest Homeschool Hikes pair a short, hands-on lesson with a hike that brings the lesson to life in the forest. Bernheim members $4; Non-members $6 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior […]
Through hands-on exercises, you'll explore the medium of collage under the direction of an experienced collage artist and to create two “collage miniatures.” Practical instruction will cover materials, methods, and the aesthetics of visual design, but place the emphasis on improvisation and fine-art experimentation. This investigation will rely on the distinctive natural environment in which […]
Springs and licks have had a profound impact on the history of Kentucky and are an important factor in the health of Kentucky wildlife. Join us at the springhouse wetland and search for amphibians and macroinvertebrates. You’ll learn about springs, karst topography, and the flow of water at Bernheim and beyond. This will be a […]
