Explore miles of Bernheim hiking trails with our Volunteer Naturalists. These longer guided hikes will help you get more familiar with Bernheim and its trails. The time frame for this 2-mile hike is 3 hours. Your guides will be taking a slower pace which will allow participants to discover, discuss and enjoy the unique features […]
RED ROVER RED ROVER We Dare You Come Over No Kids Allowed – they have all the fun. Play is healthy for us regardless of age. To that end, we have reserved Playcosystem on this evening for adults to gather, have a bit of fun, meet others, build a box fort, and share a playground […]
Let’s Celebrate Arbor Day! Join us April 2 at the Visitor Center. We will be giving out free bareroot whips that are immediately ready to plant in your spring landscape. Species list Grey dogwood Washington hawthorn River birch Black oak White oak Buttonbush Roughleaf dogwood Bald cypress
Pollywalks are designed for families of children aged 0-5 with stories, songs, and nature exploration. The best part is all of the action happens OUTSIDE! Pollywalks meet at the Silo Stage and include guided programming and free exploration for the youngest of nature lovers. Bernheim member youth (age 5 and under) $10; non-member youth (age […]
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 here.
Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are longer than our ECO Kids Hike of the Day and are aimed primarily at adults, but children 6 years and up are welcome. No pets allowed. We ask that all visitors bring masks in case social […]
Register now for this exciting educational series! Now that winter is starting to subside into the rearview mirror, we can look forward to taking joy in the emergence of spring. Join us for five Friday lunchtime sessions as we celebrate spring as a season of growth, optimism and fresh starts. Those who sign up for […]
NEW this year! Join us throughout the weekend as we celebrate self-care and nature's healing powers. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day, take advantage of our activities and vendors, all offered to help you find inner peace. Throughout each day, drop in for Discovery Stations at the Visitor Center (11 a.m. - 2 […]
A great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Each stroll provides engaging stories on wildflower adaptation, ecology, folklore, and history. This week, we're taking time to slow down, notice, and appreciate these lovely gifts of spring is sure to gladdened hearts and restore […]
NEW this year! Join us throughout the weekend as we celebrate self-care and nature's healing powers. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day, take advantage of our activities and vendors, all offered to help you find inner peace. Throughout each day, drop in for Discovery Stations at the Visitor Center (11 a.m. - 2 […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the spring! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide 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 to life. […]
“Mornings are my favorite time of day. It’s a shame they don’t last past noon!” Joyce Fry If you are a morning person these quiet reflective strolls are designed with you in mind. Each slow-paced stroll will focus attention on nature’s small details, hidden connections, and the sensory-rich tapestry of life. Join Bernheim staff and […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the spring! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide 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 to life. […]
Learn to draw and paint seasonal, botanical illustrations using bits and pieces of plants! Each participant will design and create their own unique painting during this immersive 6-hour workshop that covers sketching and inking techniques and introduction to watercolors before diving into the creation of a botanical work of art. All materials included. Ages 16+, […]
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 here.
The stories hidden in wildflowers can illuminate history, mystery, ecological, and mythology join us to learn more. A great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Each stroll provides engaging stories on wildflower adaptation, ecology, folklore, and history. Bernheim members $10; non-members $12 Registration […]
This great opportunity for search out spring wildflowers in a route picked for its abundance and variety. Bring a sack lunch and a beverage for this special extended wildflower wander. Walking sticks and sturdy shoes highly recommended! Bernheim members $20; non-members $25 Registration and payment are due by 4 P.M. on the day prior to […]
In celebration of Earth Day, join Mr. Dan for a nature song extravaganza! Sing, dance, and rock out to songs that celebrate the plants and animals of Bernheim. This family concert is appropriate for all ages.
Register now for this exciting educational series! Now that winter is starting to subside into the rearview mirror, we can look forward to taking joy in the emergence of spring. Join us for five Friday lunchtime sessions as we celebrate spring as a season of growth, optimism and fresh starts. Those who sign up for […]
Bernheim is excited to host the Bernheim Run for the Planet to benefit Bernheim’s mission, connecting people with nature. Runners will experience a timed trail run through Bernheim’s scenic 13.75-mile Millennium Trail, Bernheim’s longest trail, which winds through oak-hickory forests to valleys and streams of beech-maple forests. This difficult trail features several steep slopes, creek, […]
Wildflowers are strewed in the business of blooming. Learn some of their fascinating strategies for seeding their next generation. A great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Each stroll provides engaging stories on wildflower adaptation, ecology, folklore, and history. Bernheim members $10; non-members […]
Public dedication of the Spirit Nest by Jayson Fann, June 12, 2021. Be sure to tune in to your local KET station on Saturday, April 23 at 8 p.m. for the premier of Kentucky Life, which filmed artist Jayson Fann as he worked on Spirit Nest in 2021. Spirit Nest, located in future Zone 2 […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the spring! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide 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 to life. […]
Bernheim’s most popular homeschool program is back for the spring! Forest Homeschool Hikes provide 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 to life. […]
Spring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Creatures of the Night programs provide opportunities to experience the sights and sounds of natural phenomena that often go unnoticed. Journey with Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists on a […]
You can bloom late and still be beautiful. Join us and discover for yourself or meet some of your favorite beauties of late spring while there’s still time. A great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Each stroll provides engaging stories on wildflower […]