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 […]
In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, all of Bernheim’s arboretum lakes are open for fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a […]
ECO Kids Discovery Days are offered every first and third Saturday of the month (weather permitting). E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of […]
In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, all of Bernheim’s arboretum lakes are open for fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a […]
Go beyond the familiar and discover Bernheim’s backcountry on a guided van tour led by our Volunteer Naturalists. Travel along Bernheim’s gravel backroads to explore remote areas of the forest, […]
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes go a bit further than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are designed with adults in mind, though children six(6) and older are welcome to explore alongside you. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 […]
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 share engaging backstories about the unique features surrounding Lake Nevin, revealing layers of history and ecology you might otherwise miss. This is a free program; […]
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 drifting just above the ground have a way of feeling almost magical. June is peak performance season for many species, and Bernheim offers protected habitat […]
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 drifting just above the ground have a way of feeling almost magical. June is peak performance season for many species, and Bernheim offers protected habitat […]
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 creative experiences woven throughout the landscape and discover how artists draw inspiration from the natural world to spark reflection and awareness of our shared planet. […]
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 the second Saturday in June, Bernheim goes to the dogs at Paws in Nature! This special open house event celebrates our furry best friends with […]
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, create, and imagine using “loose parts” provided to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations, and get kids playing on their terms, in their own way. This is […]
