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 […]
Ride along on a guided tram tour of Arboretum Loop with Bernheim’s Plant Records Coordinator. Discover notable trees, unique plant collections, and the living stories rooted throughout the Arboretum. Bernheim […]
Visit Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower with volunteer naturalists and learn about the tower and the surrounding forest. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior […]
Join us for a fun afternoon of learning how to make macramé plant hangers. Artist Evona Lapere will guide participants in creating a 3-foot plant hanger that can hold up […]
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 […]
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 take advantage of cooler temperatures and more comfortable conditions for exploring the forest. These hikes go a bit further than our ECO Kids Hike of the […]
Join us for another up-close and personal experience with the creatures of the night, guided by Volunteer Naturalists and special guest Kevin Wiener of All Bugs Go to Kevin. During this after-hours adventure, we're focusing on moths! Closely related to butterflies, these scaly-winged insects are in the order Lepidoptera and serve as a beautiful reminder […]
Who says camp is just for kids? This full-day adventure is designed for adults who want to immerse themselves in Bernheim’s ecosystems and discover the diverse flora and fauna found here. Explore beaver dams and lodges by kayak, take a closer look at what lives beneath the water’s surface, and spend time slowing down to […]
An Afternoon with Anthony: Enjoy a Lecture, Demonstration and Open Studio with 2026 Environmental Artist in Residence Anthony Corraro Enjoy an afternoon learning about Environmental Artist in Residence Anthony Corraro's amazing screen prints. Anthony will present a lecture on his work in the Sassafras Room at the Visitor Center including a full live demonstration of […]
Bernheim is a wildly wonderful place for birds and birders. Join Volunteer Naturalists and seasoned birders Jim and Karen Scout to learn the basics of a life enriching skill, birding! You will see why this is by far our most popular birding programs. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day […]
Join our Volunteer Naturalists for a hike around Lake Nevin and discover the sights and sounds of Bernheim at night! Clear skies aren’t guaranteed, but encounters with the wild and curious moments of nature always are. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets, please. […]
Bring your art materials and settle into the landscape. Paint, sketch, or journal while surrounded by the beauty of Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. This program gathers artists who enjoy working outdoors and deepening their plein air practice alongside others. There’s no formal instruction, just time and space to explore. Each session begins with a short hike […]
