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Give the Gift of Nature this Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Nature this Holiday Season – 15% Off Memberships! 

Forgo the gadgets and knick-knacks—this holiday, give your loved ones an entire year of nature, adventure, and unforgettable memories with Bernheim Membership! From exploring 40 miles of hiking trails to playing in the one-of-a-kind Playcosystem, Bernheim members get access to endless outdoor experiences. Plus, gift memberships help protect over 16,000 acres of forest and foster the next generation of Earth’s caretakers. Don’t just give a gift; give a legacy.

Why Gift a Bernheim Membership?

Here’s what your loved ones will enjoy for an entire year:

  • Endless Outdoor Adventure with access to over 40 miles of scenic trails, winding through forests, prairies, lakes, and immersive art experiences
  • Seasonal Stories beautifully presented in our Forest Echo magazine of how we steward the land in our care and engage our community with nature, delivered to their home four times a year
  • Nature-Based Learning for All Ages with passes and discounts to guided hikes, night walks, summer camps, and art classes
  • Reciprocal Admission lets them take their love for nature on the road with free or discounted admission to more than 360 other gardens, arboreta, and conservatories throughout the United States
  • Innovative Play at Playcosystem, a unique, free-play environment for children and adults alike to climb, explore, and connect with the natural world
  • And More!

Support Conservation with Every Membership

Each membership does more than open the door to a year of experiences—it directly supports Bernheim’s conservation efforts. Your membership helps us protect 16,000 acres of wildlands, care for the forest’s plant and animal habitats, and foster the next generation of Earth’s caretakers. With your help, we can educate, inspire, and connect people to the natural world.

By giving Bernheim membership, you’re gifting the joy of discovery and a commitment to preserving nature for future generations. It’s a holiday gift that truly makes a difference.

Now through December 31, you can purchase a gift membership and save 15% by using code: GIVENATURE24 at checkout.

Purchase a Gift Membership

 

To Give the Gift of Nature:

  • Online: Click here and select “This is a gift membership”. Tell us who you want it sent to, and we’ll take care of the rest. Order before December 18th to ensure arrival before Christmas Day. To apply the 15% discount, use code: GIVENATURE24 at checkout.
  • Over the phone by calling (502) 215-7155 between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM. Order before December 18th to ensure arrival before Christmas Day.
  • In-person at the Visitors Center, open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM. Cutting it close to the Holidays? We can print your gift membership cards and have everything ready for you on the spot until December 23rd

 

Your gift can be delivered to you or directly to your loved ones and will come with a letter customized with your Holiday greetings, membership cards, and a welcome packet detailing everything they can do throughout the year of belonging at Bernheim.

Each membership can have 1 or 2 cardholding members from the same household, and guests arriving with members are not asked for the suggested donation at the entrance.