Did you know that Bernheim contains a 600-acre arboretum with over 8,000 unique varieties of trees? An arboretum is a living library of trees. Learn more about our trees, natural areas, and collections.
Frost flowers – those cotton-looking puffs along the trails
“What are those cotton puff balls, and why are they littered all along the trail?” I ask as my co-worker and I head up … Read More »
What happens in the Arboretum during the winter?
When you picture an arboretum, what do you see? Lush green trees? It’s now nearly winter, so most of those trees are … Read More »
Bernheim master plan wins an American Society of Landscape Architects award
We are thrilled to announce that landscape architecture firm, Studio Outside, has won a landscaping and planning award … Read More »
Bernheim Select Trees
Take a look at a list of trees we have selected because they are best suited to grow in North Central Kentucky landscapes and get tips on planting a tree in your space.
Bernheim Collections
Check out a few of our favorite Bernheim collections.
Natural Areas
At over 15,000 acres, Bernheim boasts the largest protected natural area in Kentucky. Thanks to ongoing stewardship and conservation work, the formerly logged and forested landscapes are now approaching old growth status.