Photo credit: Osmia Bee Company A great way to celebrate Mother's Day! Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are aimed primarily at adults, but children 6 years and up are welcome. No […]
“Mornings are my favorite time of day. It’s a shame they don’t last past noon!” Joyce Fry If you are a morning person these quiet reflective strolls are designed with you in mind. Each slow-paced stroll will focus attention on nature’s small details, hidden connections, and the sensory-rich tapestry of life. Join Bernheim staff and […]
Register now for this exciting educational series! Now that winter is starting to subside into the rearview mirror, we can look forward to taking joy in the emergence of spring. Join us for five Friday lunchtime sessions as we celebrate spring as a season of growth, optimism and fresh starts. Those who sign up for […]
This event has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Pollywalks are designed for families of children aged 0-5 with stories, songs, and nature exploration. The best part is all of the action happens OUTSIDE! Pollywalks meet at the Silo Stage and include guided programming and free exploration for the youngest of nature lovers. Bernheim member […]
Volunteers can give a few hours or several hundred hours, providing support to Bernheim and our visitors. Have fun in the great outdoors by participating in a variety of activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer by attending this general orientation. To learn more and to fill out your volunteer application, click here.
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 all ages to connect with the natural world. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON […]
Explore miles of Bernheim hiking trails with our Volunteer Naturalists. These longer guided hikes will help you get more familiar with Bernheim and its trails. The time frame for this strenuous 7-mile hike is 5 hours. Your guides will be taking a slower pace which will allow participants to discover, discuss and enjoy the unique […]
Experience the mystery of a full moon hike through the early spring landscape. Part of Bernheim at Night, Full Moon Hikes include a walk around Lake Nevin Loop, with plenty of stops to observe the night sky, discuss nocturnal happenings, and consider our cosmic connections. Bernheim members $10; non-members $12 Registration and payment due by […]
Register now for this exciting educational series! Now that winter is starting to subside into the rearview mirror, we can look forward to taking joy in the emergence of spring. Join us for five Friday lunchtime sessions as we celebrate spring as a season of growth, optimism and fresh starts. Those who sign up for […]
Volunteers can give a few hours or several hundred hours, providing support to Bernheim and our visitors. Have fun in the great outdoors by participating in a variety of activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer by attending this general orientation. To learn more and to fill out your volunteer application, click here.
After a three-year hiatus, BloomFest is back! Bernheim’s annual celebration of spring includes tons of great activities for children including arts and crafts, garden faerie house construction and naturalist-led discovery stations and musical entertainment. All of the day’s festivities run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. List of cultivars for sale. Click to enlarge. BloomFest […]
Explore miles of Bernheim hiking trails with our Volunteer Naturalists. These longer guided hikes will help you get more familiar with Bernheim and its trails. The time frame for this strenuous 7-mile hike is 5 hours. Your guides will be taking a slower pace which will allow participants to discover, discuss and enjoy the unique features […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the spring! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the spring! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson to life. […]
Journey with Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists on a driving tour into sections of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Program includes a small amount of hiking through easy terrain. Bernheim members $12; non – members $15 Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program by […]
“Mornings are my favorite time of day. It’s a shame they don’t last past noon!” Joyce Fry If you are a morning person these quiet reflective strolls are designed with you in mind. Each slow-paced stroll will focus attention on nature’s small details, hidden connections, and the sensory-rich tapestry of life. Join Bernheim staff and […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or most anywhere in the middle to southeastern U.S., watching, catching, and releasing fireflies on warm summer nights may be a childhood memory. If so, you were likely spellbound by their mysterious light flashing and hovering as they seemed to rise and float over the ground. The month of […]
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 all ages to connect with the natural world. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON […]
Join us on Saturday, June 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a family-friendly picnic among the trees at Bernheim. Bernheim’s Picnic in the Pines is an annual fundraiser to benefit Bernheim's mission, connecting people with nature. This classic event gives families and friends a unique opportunity to gather near Bernheim’s 17-acre natural play area, […]