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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 »
Eagle Updates from Bernheim
Bald Eagle Rescue Sadly, we learned yesterday that the bald eagle rescued from Bernheim died from its injuries. Thank you to Raptor Rehab for providing exceptional care for the eagle, and to Eric Nally who found the eagle, and to Bernheim Volunteer Naturalist, Bill Napper, Bernheim Educators … Read More »
Plan Your Visit
If you are looking for a place to experience nature like nowhere else in the region, you’ve come to the right place. … Read More »
Announcing the Rites of Passage Program
Program supporting the development of Black youth made possible by the Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence A generous grant will allow a newly-formed partnership of non-profits to develop a Rites of Passage program for Black youth in Louisville. The Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence has provided … 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.