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Construction on Lake Nevin spillway has begun
As you enter Bernheim's main entrance, you may notice some construction happening on the right. On October 22, we began state-mandated work on our Lake Nevin dam and spillway. What are we building? In compliance with state regulations, this spillway will be a high-hazard dam, and will be able to … Read More »
Bernheim Arboretum Battles for Conservation Over Growth in Pipeline Feud
Source: WFPL, By Ryan Van Velzer A green darner dragonfly buzzes over the waters emanating from the base of the knobs in the Cedar Grove wildlife corridor. Above the spring, a millipede trudges over a mossy log teeming with mushrooms. A few feet away, in the loamy soil of the hillside, … Read More »
Big Forests Need Big Heroes (Like You)
DONATE TODAY to the Big Forests Need Big Heroes Campaign. Every year in Kentucky, we lose 50,000 acres of land to development. It is estimated that there are over 3 million trees throughout Bernheim’s 15,625 acres, all of which are protected from development. These trees act as powerful lungs … Read More »
Meet Charlotte Caldwell, Bernheim’s New Membership Manager
Bernheim is thrilled to introduce you to our new Membership Manager, Charlotte Caldwell. Say hello to her or ask her any membership questions via email or phone at (502) 215-7155. Here's Charlotte, telling you all a little about herself. I am originally from the Adirondack State Park of … Read More »
Study: Fossil fuel plans would far overshoot climate goal
Source: Associated Press By Frank Jordans October 20, 2021 LONDON (AP) — The world needs to cut by more than half its production of coal, oil and gas in the coming decade to maintain a chance of keeping global warming from reaching dangerous levels, according to a U.N.-backed study released … Read More »
Be a Trailblazer – Become a Bernheim Member!
Take the road less traveled and “Become a Trailblazer” by joining or renewing your Bernheim membership today. October kicks off our Fall membership drive, and our goal is to have 250 new or renewing members between October 1 – 31, 2021. Fall is the perfect time to visit Bernheim and experience the … Read More »
Invest in the environment…and connect with nature. Bernheim members receive our beautiful, full-color newsletter the forest echo at their home quarterly and our monthly e-Newsletter. Members also receive a 10% discount at these nurseries.