Summer mornings are often the coolest part of the day, and Bernheim is extra lovely in softer morning light. These hikes are led by Bernheim staff and Volunteer Naturalists each […]
The Bent Twig Loop represents a microcosm of many wooded areas of Bernheim. Learning about the trees in this forest fragment may be the first step towards greater understanding of […]
Join Bernheim Naturalists for this family friendly 45-60 minute Nature Hike on the first Saturday of each month. Each Saturday will feature a new hike to a different place for […]
Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our First Saturday Hikes and are aimed primarily at […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! This school year, we’ll be offering opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, […]
Summer mornings are often the coolest part of the day, and Bernheim is extra lovely in softer morning light. These hikes are led by Bernheim staff and Volunteer Naturalists each […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! This school year, we’ll be offering opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, […]
Join us on Saturday, September 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a family-friendly picnic among the trees at Bernheim. Bernheim’s Picnic in the Pines will be a COVID-cautious fundraiser, […]
Help us kick off our week-long Bugapalooza by joining us for a virtual exploration of the small and important bees hidden in plain sight in our backyards and neighborhoods, with […]
Join Arts in Nature Curator Jenny Zeller as she leads this exciting virtual conversation with 4 talented artists who take inspiration from the insects around us to create fascinating works […]
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists to seek out, discuss, and record a variety of insects that can be found at Bernheim. Participants will have the opportunity to observe and identify insects […]
Join retired University of Louisville biology professor Margaret Carreiro for this virtual program, where she will discuss planting for pollinators and how we can provide spaces for beneficial insects in […]
Give for Good Louisville is back for its eighth year! Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Louisville, Give for Good Louisville is the biggest day of local giving. The 24 […]
Join Bernheim’s resident insect expert Kelly Vowels and Volunteer Naturalists on this adventure in search of all things buggy. $5 per person Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior […]
Sing, dance, and rock out to songs that celebrate bugs with Mr. Dan. This family concert is appropriate for all ages and will take place at the new Spirit Nest. $10 per car recommended donation applies for non-members.
Learn about the lifecycles, habitat, migration, and research on these marvelous insects with Kelly Vowels and Volunteer Naturalists as they capture and tag monarchs here at Bernheim. $5 per person […]
Join Bernheim’s resident insect expert Kelly Vowels and Volunteer Naturalists on this adventure in search of all things buggy. $5 per person Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior […]
Bug-a-Palooza is a scaled back, pandemic friendly version of Bernheim’s annual Bugfest, which will return once it is safe to do so. Saturday’s Bug-a-Palooza events are presented in partnership with My Big Little Adventure, offering resources and support for families with children ages 0-5. You can visit the My Big Little Adventure table for more […]
Volunteers can give a few hours or several hundred hours, providing support to Bernheim and our visitors. Have fun in the great outdoors by participating in a variety of activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer by attending this general orientation. To learn more and to fill out your volunteer application, click […]
Join us for this celebration of our six and eight-legged friends and all they do for our ecosystem. Virtual and in-person events will take place. Stay tuned for more details.
Join Bernheim’s resident insect expert Kelly Vowels and Volunteer Naturalists on this adventure in search of all things buggy. $5 per person Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior […]
Stop by the Bug Zoo at the Visitor Center to visit with these local bug experts and their fascinating insect specimens. In-person, drop in at any time. Masks and social distancing are required. $10 per car recommended donation applies for non-members.
Join Bernheim’s resident insect expert Kelly Vowels and Volunteer Naturalists on this adventure in search of all things buggy. $5 per person Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. Call (502) 955-8512 or click on the button below to register. Space is limited. Masks are required in case social distancing is […]
Drop by to assist former Regional Artist in Residence Joanne Price in making a large, collaborative insect mural. In-person, drop in at any time. Masks and social distancing are required. $10 per car recommended donation at the gate applies for non-members.
Stop by the front of the Visitor Center to visit Insect-themed Discovery Stations, live bug encounters, crafts, activities, and more. Discovery Stations will cover topics including Pollination & Native Bees Ingenious Disguises (Mimicry, Camouflage, Protective Resemblance. Etc.) Praying Mantis Dragonflies & Damselflies Insect related quizzes Butterflies & Moths Monarchs Insect Communication Take a Closer Look […]
Part of Bernheim at Night, Full Moon Hikes include a walk around Lake Nevin Loop, with plenty of stops to observe the night sky, discuss nocturnal happenings, and consider our cosmic connections. Bernheim members $10; non-members $12 Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. day prior to the start of program by calling (502) 955-8512 […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! This school year, we’ll be offering opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson […]
Photo by Kelly Vowels Summer is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Journey with Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists on a tour into sections of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Program includes a […]
If you love trees, this series is for you! Bernheim Arboretum is a special place for many of you, but especially for those who love the company of trees. Staff and volunteers at Bernheim put in hours planting trees, caring for trees, and researching them. They also love sharing stories and engaging visitors in “treeful” […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the fall! This school year, we’ll be offering opportunities for families and co-ops to join Bernheim educators for an afternoon of learning, exercising, and adventure. Appropriate for grades K-5, each Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike or activity that brings the lesson […]
Volunteers can give a few hours or several hundred hours, providing support to Bernheim and our visitors. Have fun in the great outdoors by participating in a variety of activities. Take the first step in becoming a Bernheim volunteer by attending this general orientation. To learn more and to fill out your volunteer application, click […]
We are happy to announce the return of ECO Kids Discovery Days 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. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO […]