Midweek Nature Stroll
Meet at Visitor CenterWill there be Wildflowers? Take a midweek pause to explore Bernheim’s hidden wonders with our passionate Volunteer Naturalists. Traverse the slopes of Rock Run Trail to explore limestone and shale […]
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Will there be Wildflowers? Take a midweek pause to explore Bernheim’s hidden wonders with our passionate Volunteer Naturalists. Traverse the slopes of Rock Run Trail to explore limestone and shale […]
Hike to the Giants Explore Bernheim’s Forest Giants in the Giant Forest and uncover the natural history of the Arboretum — with a few Giant Trolls along the way! Designed […]
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalist Ed Briand and fellow volunteers as the chorus of amphibians begins the first notes of spring. Along this winter-to-spring wander, you may encounter delightful surprises hidden […]
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 […]
Perhaps you and your family have memories of climbing Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower and taking in the forest from its bird’s-eye cab. We know it’s not always easy to catch […]
Join nocturnal Naturalist Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists to learn about the American Woodcock, also known as the Timberdoodle, while enjoying the sights and sounds of Bernheim’s nighttime wildlife. […]
Celebrate World Water Day in the forest while honing your watercolor skills outdoors. Join master watercolorist Manish Rajguru for a workshop along the banks of Lake Nevin. Known for his […]
Celebrate the Spring Equinox at a special Free Play Saturday! Spend the day at Playcosystem, Bernheim’s 17-acre nature playground, where open-ended, child-led play takes center stage. Children are invited 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 […]
Explore Bernheim’s backcountry at night with Volunteer Naturalists, following a gravel forest road to a remote prairie. Enjoy a dark-sky experience with minimal light pollution, a guided astronomy discussion, and […]
Enjoy a seasonal nature walk. 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 […]
Join nocturnal Naturalist Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists to learn about the American Woodcock, also known as the Timberdoodle, while enjoying the sights and sounds of Bernheim’s nighttime wildlife. […]