“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 […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or most anywhere in the middle to southeastern U.S., watching, catching, and releasing fireflies on warm summer nights may be a childhood memory. If so, you were likely spellbound by their mysterious light flashing and hovering as they seemed to rise and float over the ground. The month of […]
In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, all of Bernheim’s arboretum lakes are open for fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of family fun. No license is required to fish. FREE; $10 per car recommended donation still applies.
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 all ages to connect with the natural world. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON […]
Join us on Saturday, June 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a family-friendly picnic among the trees at Bernheim. Bernheim’s Picnic in the Pines is an annual fundraiser to benefit Bernheim's mission, connecting people with nature. This classic event gives families and friends a unique opportunity to gather near Bernheim’s 17-acre natural play area, […]
In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, all of Bernheim’s arboretum lakes are open for fishing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of family fun. No license is required to fish. FREE; $10 per car recommended donation still applies.
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 strenuous 5-mile hike is 4 hours. Your guides will be taking a slower pace which will allow participants to discover, discuss and enjoy the unique […]
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 […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or most anywhere in the middle to southeastern U.S., watching, catching, and releasing fireflies on warm summer nights may be a childhood memory. If so, you were likely spellbound by their mysterious light flashing and hovering as they seemed to rise and float over the ground. The month of […]
Regardless of cultural background or ancestry, we all come from people rooted to the earth. Many plants growing in our own backyards, neighborhoods, and gardens connect us with history, lore, tradition, travels, and travails. When we take time to recognize our green companions and begin learning their stories, we often discover how much our own […]
Calling all educators! Join the folks from Bernheim, the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE), and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill at Bernheim’s Education Center and outdoor surroundings on Tuesday, June 14 (rescheduled from May 17) for this half-day workshop. This workshop will be most beneficial to primarily middle and high school math and science […]
Experience the mystery of a full moon hike through the early spring landscape. 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 […]
Join us as we celebrate Bernheim's newest attraction - the Sensory Garden! The reinvigorated feature is designed to allow people to connect with nature the way we all do - through our senses. Each of the five senses has its own bed to highlight plants that enhance those senses. Also featured is a quiet space, […]
If you grew up in Kentucky or most anywhere in the middle to southeastern U.S., watching, catching, and releasing fireflies on warm summer nights may be a childhood memory. If so, you were likely spellbound by their mysterious light flashing and hovering as they seemed to rise and float over the ground. The month of […]
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.
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 all ages to connect with the natural world. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON […]
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 timeframe for this moderate 1.5-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 […]
The Edible Garden is a living classroom designed to help people understand the research mission of Bernheim. The Edible Garden was designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone. The paths and several of the beds are wheelchair accessible. The Edible Garden integrates all of Bernheim’s expertise in one location – Horticulture, Natural Areas, Research, […]
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 […]
Learn how to make time in nature part of your creative practice and self-care regimen through a free writing workshop with local poet and educator Bobbi Buchanan. Participants will meet at the Guerilla Hollow Loop trailhead and will be briefed on simple techniques for communing with nature, then embark on a 45-minute hike along the […]
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 all ages to connect with the natural world. Masks and social distancing are required when interacting with Naturalists. ECO Kids Discovery days may include: HANDS-ON […]