Bernheim Closed
Bernheim will be closed in observance of the holiday to allow staff to spend time with their loved ones. We appreciate your understanding.
Enter keywords below, and we'll help you head down the right path.
Bernheim will be closed in observance of the holiday to allow staff to spend time with their loved ones. We appreciate your understanding.
Bernheim will be closed in observance of the holiday to allow staff to spend time with their loved ones. We appreciate your understanding.
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 […]
Identifying trees is about more than names. It’s a chance to slow down, look closely, and uncover the hidden stories of the forest — how it changes, adapts, and thrives. […]
Step into the new year on the trail and let the forest energize your body and lift your spirit! Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike on the […]
Winter Birds Welcome to winter wildness! The winter forest is a great place to find our feathered friends foraging and frolicking. Come along and learn some birding basics, attend binocular […]
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 […]
Friendship Like the Holly Tree Take a midweek pause to explore Bernheim’s hidden wonders with our passionate Volunteer Naturalists. This month, stroll through our remarkable holly tree collection and discover […]
Winter doesn’t have to mean the end of gardening. Join us to learn how you can keep growing indoors by taking cuttings and starting seeds while waiting for spring 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 […]
Human spaceflight is incredibly difficult and rewarding. When will we return to the moon? Are we going to Mars? Will we ever travel between the stars? NASA JPL Solar System […]
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 the tower when it’s open, so this winter our Volunteer Naturalist Guides are offering three special opportunities to explore it! Each tour is limited to […]
This workshop introduces key garden-planning skills, from creating crop plans to practicing succession planting and building thoughtful crop rotations. Get ready to map out a season of healthy, thriving growth! Bernheim members $15; Non-members $25 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets, please. Call (502) 215-7155 or click the […]
Seasonal Nature Walk Seasonal sensory seekers will head into the forest to look for signs of winter, using simple tools of observation and awareness to notice what the colder months quietly reveal. 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 […]
Explore your inner craftsperson and shape your own one-of-a-kind walking stick in this hands-on workshop with woodcarver instructor Richard Fisher. Using wood sourced from Bernheim, you’ll carve, add a rustic finish, and complete your creation with a signature Bernheim charm. Bernheim members $45; Non-members $55 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the […]
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 […]
Bernheim’s Volunteer Naturalists and Naturalist Assistants play a vital role in carrying out our mission of connecting people with nature. They help lead and support public programs, discovery experiences, summer camps, adult group tours, school field trips, and so much more. If you’re curious about joining this community of nature-loving volunteers, sign up for the […]
Explore Bernheim’s birds, beavers, and other wildlife, with a closer look at how animals adapt and thrive during the winter months. Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging nature hike […]