HEADS UP! Forest Hill Drive and L+A+N+D areas will be closed Saturday, October 10. Trails in the arboretum, including the Forest Giants Trail, will be open.
Join our Interpretive Educator, Alex Golden, for a seasonal hike on one of Bernheim's numerous trails. Intended for homeschool students ages 13+. Bernheim members $5; Non-members $10 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the button below to register. Register
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 […]
Spend fall break exploring the wonders of nature at Bernheim! Young adventurers, ages 6-12, will enjoy creek walking, hiking, and hands-on art-making, all while connecting with the outdoors. Campers will also see all the Forest Giants and explore Playcosystem, our 17-acre nature playground. Sign your children up for a single day or both days. Camp […]
Come celebrate nature’s most mischievous arborist, the squirrel! Learn about the trees they rely on. Enjoy this fun program walking in their paws: Learn to identify local nut trees Build a good nest, and Cache enough nuts to survive the winter Bernheim members $5; Non-members $10 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to […]
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 […]
Create your own fall wreath in this hands-on workshop! You can choose from a variety of foraged items to compliment your grapevine wreath. Bernheim members $35; Non-members $40 Registration required […]
Visit Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower with volunteer naturalists. Learn about the history of the fire tower and climb up into the tower to witness the beauty of fall colors in the surrounding forest area. You'll also enjoy an easy, guided hike through the amber-lit trail. Watch for migrating birds and local wildlife preparing for winter. […]
Take an outside chance and explore what Fall looks like, smells like, feels like, and sounds like. 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 members $4; Non-members $6 Registration required by 4 […]
Join seasoned naturalists, Jim and Karen Scout, on this relaxing walk around Lake Nevin to discover different bird species. You'll watch and listen for birds in the trees and along […]
People have long looked to trees for food and beverage treats. Join Interpretive Programs Manager, Wren Smith, for a woodland wander that may open your eyes and other senses to […]
Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and fall colors from Bean House’s front deck overlooking the new wetlands. Then take a moderately easy 1-mile hike past the old pond down to Harrison Creek and the wetlands or take a more strenuous 1-mile hike to the top of the hill behind Bean House. Hiking shoes or treaded […]
Let your inner child out for some seasonal fun at this fall day camp just for grown-ups! This full-day adventure is designed for adults who want to embrace their inner child. Explore the forest, indulge in crafts and leaf-jumping competitions in Playcosystem®, and enjoy a fall campfire complete with storytelling and s'mores. Bernheim members $50; […]
The Big Prairie at Bernheim provides essential resources to the surrounding ecosystem. Many of the birds that live in and around the Big Prairie have special adaptations, allowing them to thrive in this endangered habitat. Join us for a hands-on discovery and demonstration of those adaptations. You'll also be invited to explore the Big Prairie […]
Don’t miss the chance to hike Rice Orchard Ridge during peak fall color! You'll enjoy this moderately easy 3-mile backcountry ridgeline walk along a primitive trail with minimal elevation change. […]