Habitats! 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Explore Bernheim’s central spaces on a guided tour and see how thoughtful plantings and design bring people and nature together in functional, living landscapes. 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 below to register. Register
Join a Bernheim Naturalist in search of the fascinating and rare Blue Ghost firefly. Active from May through June, these remarkable insects emit a steady, blue-green glow rather than the familiar blinking flash. Flightless females glow low along the forest floor, while males drift above them in search of mates—sometimes shining continuously for up to […]
“Blue Moon of Kentucky, keep on shining!” Join our Volunteer Naturalists for an evening celebrating the fascinating folklore of the Full Moon, followed by a leisurely walk around Lake Nevin. The forest comes alive with a different kind of wonder after dark—subtle sounds, shifting light, and stories carried on the night air. Bernheim members $15; […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or anywhere across the middle of the southeastern U.S., you may remember warm summer nights spent watching, catching, and releasing fireflies. Their flickering lights drifting just above the ground have a way of feeling almost magical. June is peak performance season for many species, and Bernheim offers protected habitat […]
In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, all of Bernheim’s arboretum lakes are open for fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of family fun. No license is required to fish. Free; $15 suggested donation for non-members.
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 […]
In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, all of Bernheim’s arboretum lakes are open for fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of family fun. No license is required to fish. Free; $15 suggested donation for non-members.
Go beyond the familiar and discover Bernheim’s backcountry on a guided van tour led by our Volunteer Naturalists. Travel along Bernheim’s gravel backroads to explore remote areas of the forest, including Wilson Creek Valley, Eagle Ridge viewpoint, a historic swimming hole, future wetland sites, and a stop at the Bean House. Along the way, you’ll […]
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes go a bit further than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are designed with adults in mind, though children six(6) and older are welcome to explore alongside you. Bernheim members $15; Non-members $20 Registration required by 4 […]
