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Open daily: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: (502) 215-7155
Visit the Membership Desk, located inside the Visitor Center.
Membership FAQs
Please read through our FAQs for any questions. For more information about membership, contact our Membership Desk.
The Perks of Being a Member
In addition to being a proud supporter, Bernheim members enjoy the many benefits detailed below. A Bernheim membership provides you with access to more than 40 miles of hiking trails, discounts on Bernheim’s unique nature-based programming, early ticketing, special invitations, and a wild and wonderful place to play, discover art, and immerse in nature.
All Bernheim memberships provide cards for two adults in the same household and include their children or grandchildren.
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Membership Levels
MEMBER BENEFITS
Year-Round Admission
Enjoy access to miles of hiking trails, play, art & more!
(Excludes dates with special ticketed events)
10% Discount Year-Round
In Bernheim’s Gift Shop and Isaac’s Café
Bernheim’s Quarterly Newsletter
The Forest Echo, delivered to your home
Reciprocal Garden Program
Free or discounted fees at 360+ arboreta and botanical gardens throughout the U.S.
Free Program Admission
Two free passes to attend select Bernheim programs or classes
Discounts on Ticketed Events
Discounted tickets to Annual events: CONNECT and ColorFest
Discounted Member Pricing
Early registration and/or member pricing for additional events, programs and classes, including camps!
Member Adventures
Members-only events at Bernheim, including overnight camp-ins and kayaking days on Lake Nevin.
20% Holiday Discount
During November and December in Bernheim’s Gift Shop
20% Off in Gift Shop
On your first visit (Discount for one time use only)
Discounts at our Fall Plant Sale
YOU Make a Difference
We are 100% member and donor-supported.
When you become a member, you are an active part of furthering our mission for generations to come.
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Monthly Sustaining Memberships
With a Monthly Sustaining Membership, you can support Bernheim throughout the year and enjoy all of the benefits of belonging at Bernheim. This budget-friendly option starts at just $5 per month for a Household membership or $10 per month for a Giving Circles membership. Contact Membership at (502) 215-7155 for more details or to purchase.
Donate Today
YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Not ready to be a member? Donate and contribute to the forest. Your donation can help us conserve and protect the 16,000+ acres of land that is home to upwards of 3 million trees, 2,100 species of wildlife, 40 miles of hiking trails, and hosts more than 350,000 visitors each year.
Our Friends & Sponsors
