DELAYED OPENING: On May 12, Bernheim will open at 9 a.m.
Join us for the inaugural KAEE Early Learning Symposium: Nature-Based Education for Early Childhood Educators. Hosted in partnership with Bernheim, the symposium will focus on the foundational skills needed to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Early May is a beautiful time to savor the gifts of spring—fresh green leaves unfurling overhead, birdsong layered through the trees, and the steady hum of pollinators at work among […]
Join us for a hands-on virtual workshop where we'll walk through creating your Kentucky Gives Day peer-to-peer fundraising page. Ask questions, get live support, and leave with your page ready […]
Celebrating our Animal Friends! We’re counting down some of our favorite animal friends! Join us to discover what makes each one unique and why they’re such a beloved part of […]
Connect, explore, and taste what’s growing at Bernheim! Enjoy networking, drinks and tours of the Edible Garden with food from Isaac’s Café. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase […]
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 […]
Responding to the spring landscape and the return of migrating birds, artist Lizzie Gulick will lead participants in creating felted landscape “paintings” that honor the spirit and beauty of Bernheim […]
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 […]
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, […]
Wilson Creek Restoration Go beyond the familiar and discover Bernheim’s backcountry on an engaging hike and van tour led by our Volunteer Naturalists. Travel into remote corners of the forest, […]
Join us for an evening hike exploring the history that came before Bernheim. Learn about the people who once called this land home and visit the cemeteries scattered throughout the […]
Jackson-Yoe Loop Join our Volunteer Naturalists for a journey into the heart of the forest. Starting at the Jackson-Yoe parking lot, we’ll first visit Heart of the Forest (the Tin Man) before venturing deeper along Bernheim’s historic wooded trails. This challenging two-mile hike is best with walking sticks, and your Naturalist guides will help uncover […]
Refresh your garden with a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials and native plants, chosen to support vibrant landscapes and thriving habitats. Whether you are adding color to a favorite bed or creating space for pollinators to flourish, you will find plants that feel at home in our region. 2026 Spring Plant Sale List Plant availability […]
Join us for Bernheim's annual celebration of spring! This playful, nature-filled gathering welcomes families and anyone young at heart to explore the season through creativity and discovery. Enjoy hands-on activities like arts and crafts, building garden faerie houses, naturalist-led discovery stations, and live musical entertainment, all inspired by the whimsy wonders of the Forest in […]
Refresh your garden with a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials and native plants, chosen to support vibrant landscapes and thriving habitats. Whether you are adding color to a favorite bed or creating space for pollinators to flourish, you will find plants that feel at home in our region. 2026 Spring Plant Sale List Plant availability […]
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 sister world, and discover what this mysterious planet can teach us about the search for life beyond our own. The evening also includes a laser-guided […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Arts in Nature Curator Jenny Zeller and a Volunteer Naturalist for a guided walking tour of seven distinctive trees that inspired Heath/Care Network by 2024 Artist in Residence Michele Pollock. Along the way, you’ll discover each tree’s unique characteristics and how they shaped the artwork, with the tour concluding at the installation in the […]
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 outdoors and deepening their plein air practice alongside others. There’s no formal instruction, just time and space to explore. Each session begins with a short […]
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 […]
“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; […]