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 a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first and third 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 pets allowed. Please follow any local and CDC guidelines for […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! 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 fall! 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. […]
Our wild plants can reveal history, mystery, mythology, and ecology. When we take time to recognize our green companions and begin learning their stories, we often discover how much our own stories are intertwined, not only with those plants, but with other people, and creatures. Join Wren Smith, Bernheim’s Interpretive Programs Manager (with over 40 […]
Bernheim’s Lake Nevin is the intersection of art, science and nature each year during CONNECT at Bernheim. Join us on September 10, 3:58 - 9:58 p.m. Don't miss the chance to see our Forest Giants in a Giant Forest lit up to glow under the night sky. Lake Nevin comes alive with spontaneous art, drum circles, […]
Join Bernheim and Meghan Talarowski, executive director of Studio Ludo, who will speak at the first virtual Children at Play Network (CAPN) members-only State of Play. She will discuss a national study on the impacts of playground design on children's physical activity, play behavior and health. State of Play gatherings are held quarterly and provide […]
Give for Good Louisville is back for its ninth year! Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Louisville, Give for Good Louisville is the biggest day of local giving. The 24-hour event was created to inspire people to give generously to the nonprofits that make our community a better, more vital place to live. Donating online […]
Led by Volunteer Naturalists, this program takes a deeper dive into the world of birds. Improve your birding skills, using clues such as songs, call notes, habitat, behavior and more. Using birds as a starting point, learn about the wonders of nature, one on one, facilitate by Volunteer Naturalists and birding enthusiasts, Karen and Jim Scout. […]
Join the Children at Play Network (CAPN) for professional development opportunities relating to play and healthy child development. At this professional development training, learn how to define true play, discuss its importance and observe children at Playcosystem. ECE-TRIS credit available. CAPN Friend member or non-member $20; Promoter member $15; Supporter member $10; Champion member FREE […]
Join the Children at Play Network (CAPN) for professional development opportunities relating to play and healthy child development. At this professional development training, we will explore “loose parts,” and how to incorporate them in your learning environments. ECE-TRIS credit available, CAPN Friend member or non-member $20; Promoter member $15; Supporter member $10; Champion member FREE […]
Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first and third 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 pets allowed. Please follow any local and CDC guidelines for […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! 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. […]
“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 […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! 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. […]
Photo credit: Wendy VanDyk Evans Join Bill Napper and other Volunteer Naturalists for an enchanted evening of prowling the woods in search of signs and sounds of some of Bernheim’s feather hunters of the night. Late summer is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing […]
It’s back! Bernheim's Bugfest complete with a bug-theme concert, insect Safaris, the Bug Zoo, Idlewild Butterfly & Insectarium, Spider Tent, bug crafts, and the BUG PARADE and more! Schedule below. Wildlife Conservation Photographer Carla Rhodes will be a featured guest at this year’s BugFest! Meet the artist, see the forest through her eyes, and hear […]
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 youth (age 5 and under) $10; non-member youth (age […]
“Sight is a faculty, seeing is an art.” - American environmental writer George Perkins Marsh. Learning to be more observant is as easy as learning your ABCs. Join Wren Smith, Bernheim Interpretive Programs Manager and Volunteer Naturalists for an opportunity to hone your observational skills. You will be surprised at the interesting treasures hidden in […]
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 […]