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 […]
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 […]
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for a hike around Lake Nevin. Clear skies aren’t guaranteed, but encounters with the wild and curious moments of nature always are. Bernheim members $15; Non-members […]
Have you ever heard the call of the Whip-poor-will? For many, it’s a sound that feels pulled from another time, when summer nights carried a little extra magic just beyond the window. Join our Volunteer Naturalists for an evening walk through the forest as we listen for these elusive night singers and learn more about […]
Spend an evening discovering the bats that call Bernheim home with our Research Coordinator, Kelly Vowels. Learn about the latest bat research happening right here in the forest, from their fascinating adaptations to the vital role these nighttime neighbors play in the ecosystem. Bernheim members $20; Non-members $25 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take a break from the ordinary and step into the extraordinary this June as we explore the history of everything. Join NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dan Price to stretch your perspective, from the birth of the universe to the wonder of your own life. Then, enjoy a laser-guided tour of Bernheim’s night sky, with stories […]
