Join Arts in Nature Curator Jenny Zeller for a guided walk through ACRE by Anne Peabody, a living installation that blends horticulture, history, and quiet reflection. Marked by 81 Merlot Redbud trees outlining a single-acre boundary, the work honors the legacy of Bernheim Forest and Arboretum while remembering the forest once lost to industry at […]
Join artist Christina Clifford as she leads participants in a two-Saturday workshop on making paper by hand and turning it into a nature journal or sketchbook! The first Saturday, April 4, will focus on creating the journal’s cover, guiding participants through the papermaking process from crafting pulp to pulling sheets by hand and embellishing them […]
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 […]
Spring wildflowers may look delicate, but don’t be fooled. These spring ephemerals are veterans of the oldest enterprise around, the business of blooming. Join Interpretive Program Manager Wren Smith and Volunteer Naturalists for a guided stroll into the forest understory, where you’ll uncover the clever strategies these fleeting flowers use to make their mark before […]
Spring nights belong to the frogs. From throaty croaks to bright, trilling calls, our amphibian neighbors turn wetlands and woodland edges into a full chorus after dark. Join us as we tune in to their world, learning to tell species apart by sound, spotting them along the water’s edge, and discovering why these small, slippery […]
Go beyond the familiar and discover the wild edges of Bernheim Forest and Arboretum on a backcountry hike and van tour led by our Volunteer Naturalists. Travel into rarely seen corners, including Wilson Creek, future wetland restoration sites, a moderate 2-mile loop from Overall’s Hollow to Dunn Hollow, and a walk among the towering boulders […]
Join us for a guided hike in search of early- and mid-season flowering beauties, from fleeting woodland ephemerals to bold blooms that signal the season is in full swing. 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 […]
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 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 […]
Visit 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 […]
Join us for our Earth Day celebration! Caring for the land and our planet is joyful, delightful, and rewarding – it benefits the heart, mind, and soul. As a shared […]
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. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, from 1 – 4 […]
Landing humans on the Moon and returning them safely to Earth remains one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Relive that historic moment with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price and explore how we are preparing to return to the Moon. The evening also includes a laser-guided tour of Bernheim’s night sky, along with telescopic observations and […]
