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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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Friends of the Forest

Membership Levels

Household - $75

Two adults and children

Join/Renew

Senior - $50

For 60+

Join/Renew

Military - $50

For active or retired military

Join/Renew

Giving Circles - $120+

Supporting the Forest

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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.

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.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Year-Round Admission

Enjoy access to miles of hiking trails, play, art & more!

10% Discount Year-Round

Isaac's Cafe

In Bernheim’s Gift Shop and Isaac’s Café

Bernheim’s Quarterly Newsletter

Forest Echo, Bernheim's member newsletter

The Forest Echo, delivered to your home

Reciprocal Garden Program

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

10% Discount

10% Reusable Discount

At Plant Addicts online nursery

One-year Subscription

To Better Homes and Gardens

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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.