Bernheim will be abuzz with all sorts of fun as we explore insects and their relatives. Join in the Parade of Bugs, have fun on an Insect Safari, dare to Eat-A-Bug! and much more! You can also pick out the perfect plants for your home garden at the FALL PLANT SALE. Bernheim Select™ trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials […]
New Plant Species at Bernheim: Virginia Meadow Beauty
A new plant species for Bernheim Forest was found this summer in the arboretum. Virginia Meadow Beauty (Rhexia virginica) is a small flower that blooms in mid-summer to fall, and is found in open areas with acidic soil. It was discovered here in the arboretum, and in the new property acquired this year. It has […]
Total Solar Eclipse “Solarbration”
August 21 @ 1:00 – 4:00 pm A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. For the first time since 1918, a total solar eclipse will cross the United States from coast to coast. While only those located in the path of totality (a band about 70 miles wide) […]
Bernheim Pollinators: The Long-horned Bee
Long-horned Bees are a tribe of bees that include over 700 species worldwide. They get their name from the long antennae found on the males. There are over 30 genera in the group, which includes the genera Melissodes, which are called long-horned bees. Melissodes spp are a group of small fuzzy bees that are an […]
Bernheim Pollinators: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is eastern North America’s sole breeding hummingbird. The petite Ruby-throated Hummingbird has a slender bill that curves slightly downward and their wings are fairly short. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have brilliant emerald or golden-green backs and crowns, with a gray-white underside. Males have a bright iridescent red throat. Female hummingbirds have a green back […]
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