Lake Nevin and ACRE Our Bernheim Naturalist leaders delight in helping you uncover and appreciate the lesser-known stories and features found throughout the landscape. On this mid-week stroll, they will […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or anywhere across the middle of the southeastern U.S., you may remember warm summer nights spent watching, catching, and releasing fireflies. Their flickering lights […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or anywhere across the middle of the southeastern U.S., you may remember warm summer nights spent watching, catching, and releasing fireflies. Their flickering lights […]
Join Arts in Nature Curator Jenny Zeller for a guided tour of L+A+N+D (Landscape + Art + Nature + Design), an evolving arts initiative at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Explore […]
Did you know that more than 12,000 dogs visit Bernheim with their owners each year? We love our canine visitors, so we’re honoring them in a special way! On […]
Join us at Playcosystem, our 17-acre nature playground, for a day of open-ended, child-led play. Caregivers can connect with staff about the benefits of free play in nature, while kids explore, […]
Spend the evening at Basecamp during Member Adventure: Night Explorers—a Members-only chance to experience Bernheim after dark. Drop in, stay awhile. Gather by the campfire (weather permitting), enjoy simple fireside treats, try an astronomy activity, and watch the forest shift from sunset to starlight—fireflies included. Guided twilight and night hikes will be offered throughout the […]
Take a break from the ordinary and step into the extraordinary this June as we explore the history of everything. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price to stretch your perspective, from the birth of the universe to the wonder of your own life. Then, enjoy a laser-guided tour of Bernheim’s night sky, with stories […]
Enhance your Member Adventure: Night Explorers experience with a guided twilight or night hike led by Bernheim naturalists. As daylight fades, step into the forest and experience a different side of Bernheim—where fireflies flicker, shadows stretch, and the nighttime chorus comes alive. Hikes are offered throughout the evening, each with its own focus. Space is […]
Teen adventurers (ages 13–16) are invited to spend three days immersed in Bernheim’s forests, creeks, and open spaces. Participants will kayak, hike through creeks, create nature-inspired art and field journals, and take part in guided outdoor investigations. Through hands-on experiences and time for independent exploration, teens will discover the plants and animals that make up […]
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 […]
Teen adventurers (ages 13–16) are invited to spend three days immersed in Bernheim’s forests, creeks, and open spaces. Participants will kayak, hike through creeks, create nature-inspired art and field journals, and take part in guided outdoor investigations. Through hands-on experiences and time for independent exploration, teens will discover the plants and animals that make up […]
