Bernheim Backroads Hike & Tour
Wilson Creek Restoration Go beyond the familiar and discover Bernheim’s backcountry on an engaging hike and van tour led by our Volunteer Naturalists. Travel into remote corners of the forest, […]
Event Calendar
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Arboretum Cemetery Tour and Blue Ghost Firefly
Garden PavilionJoin us for an evening hike exploring the history that came before Bernheim. Learn about the people who once called this land home and visit the cemeteries scattered throughout the Arboretum. Along the way, keep an eye out for the striking blue ghost fireflies that give these sites their name. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 […]
Midweek Nature Stroll
Jackson-Yoe Loop Parking Lot 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY, United StatesJackson-Yoe Loop Join our Volunteer Naturalists for a journey into the heart of the forest. Starting at the Jackson-Yoe parking lot, we’ll first visit Heart of the Forest (the Tin Man) before venturing deeper along Bernheim’s historic wooded trails. This challenging two-mile hike is best with walking sticks, and your Naturalist guides will help uncover […]
Spring Plant Sale
Visitor CenterRefresh your garden with a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials and native plants, chosen to support vibrant landscapes and thriving habitats. Whether you are adding color to a favorite bed or creating space for pollinators to flourish, you will find plants that feel at home in our region. The official plant list will be shared […]
BloomFest
Visitor CenterJoin us for Bernheim's annual celebration of spring! This playful, nature-filled gathering welcomes families and anyone young at heart to explore the season through creativity and discovery. Enjoy hands-on activities like arts and crafts, building garden faerie houses, naturalist-led discovery stations, and live musical entertainment, all inspired by the whimsy wonders of the Forest in […]
Spring Plant Sale
Visitor CenterRefresh your garden with a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials and native plants, chosen to support vibrant landscapes and thriving habitats. Whether you are adding color to a favorite bed or creating space for pollinators to flourish, you will find plants that feel at home in our region. The official plant list will be shared […]
Venus; The Exoplanet Next Door
Garden PavilionThe Morning Star. The Evening Star. A brilliant beacon in our sky whose brightness is hard to miss. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price as we explore Venus, Earth’s sister world, and discover what this mysterious planet can teach us about the search for life beyond our own. The evening also includes a laser-guided […]
Volunteer Orientation
Research Building 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY, United StatesDiscover 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 beauty of the natural world, participating in a range of engaging activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer and making a lasting […]
Guided Fire Tower Tour & Hike
Fire Tower Trailhead Parking 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY, United StatesVisit Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower with volunteer naturalists and learn about the tower and the surrounding forest. Then enjoy a short, easy hike through the spring woods to look for wildflowers, flowering trees, early migrating birds, animal signs, and ephemeral pools. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to […]
Forest Homeschool Hike
Meet at Silo StageHabitats! A habitat is a home. Come explore a variety of habitats and discover how animals adapt and survive in the places they call home. Designed for families with K–5 students and homeschool co-ops, Forest Homeschool Hikes pair a short, hands-on lesson with a hike that brings the lesson to life in the forest. Bernheim […]
Accessible Arboretum Tour
Meet at Visitor CenterRide 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 members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button […]
Arts in Nature Tour: Health/Care Network
Meet at Garden PavilionJoin Arts in Nature Curator Jenny Zeller and a Volunteer Naturalist for a guided walking tour of seven distinctive trees that inspired Heath/Care Network by 2024 Artist in Residence Michele Pollock. Along the way, you’ll discover each tree’s unique characteristics and how they shaped the artwork, with the tour concluding at the installation in the […]