Trees of the Winter Woods

Meet at Education Center

Shagbark Hickory How can you identify the shagbark hickory, black walnut, pawpaw, or other trees in the winter? What Local tree has bark that was the forerunner of modern aspirin? Which native trees were used to treat malaria when quinine was not available? Which local trees can be used to make beverages, cough medicine, or […]

Signs of Spring Wildflower Walk

Silo Stage

Join Bernheim Interpretive Program Manager, Wren Smith, for a chance to search out some of the very early wildflowers and trees blooming or budding on Bernheim’s Bent Twig Trail. Climate change has made predicting when and what will be blooming a lot trickier, but we will likely be rewarded for our efforts as we seek […]

NAI Certified Interpretive Guide Training

Education Center

Have you ever thought about a career as a park naturalist, ranger, or historian? If so, this 32-hour nationally recognized training may be for you. It is also a great […]

Foraging for Deeper Connections

Silo Stage

Regardless of cultural backgrounds or ancestry we all come for people rooted to the Earth. Many plants growing in our own backyards, neighborhoods, and gardens connect us with history, lore, tradition, travels, and travails. When we take time to recognize our green companions and begin learning their stories, we often discover how much our own […]

Pollinator Power with Tammy Horn Potter

Education Center

Join our Kentucky Apiarist and author of serval books about bees, including her recent publication, Pollinator Power: Establishing Pollinator Habitat. Tammy will share her insights on how you can plant for pollinators and create a habitat that buzzes with the great hum of life. Although there is no charge for this program we do need […]

Foraging for Deeper Connections

Silo Stage

Regardless of cultural backgrounds or ancestry we all come for people rooted to the Earth. Many plants growing in our own backyards, neighborhoods, and gardens connect us with history, lore, tradition, travels, and travails. When we take time to recognize our green companions and begin learning their stories, we often discover how much our own […]

Meeting Trees in Winter

Education Center

Winter can be a challenging time to identify trees, but Bernheim’s Interpretive Programs Manager, Wren Smith will share some tips that will help you recognize and appreciate many of our native trees even when their leaves aren’t talking.  Since we will start this program indoors but  spend much of the time meeting the trees on […]

Event Series Mid-week Nature Walk

Mid-week Nature Walk

Sensory Garden 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY, United States

Autumn reveals many treasures for those willing to take the time for observation. Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for these lovely afternoon strolls through the trees and changing leaves. These hikes are offered the first Wednesday of each month. Bernheim members $10; non-members $15 Registration and payment are due by 4 P.M. on the day prior […]

Volunteer Naturalist/Naturalist Assistant Orientation

Education Center

If you love learning about the natural world and are passionate about the natural world, this training is for you. Bernheim has an amazing core of Volunteer Naturalists and Naturalist […]

NAI Certified Interpretive Guide Training

Education Center

Have you ever considered a career as a park naturalist, ranger, or historian? If so, this 32-hour nationally recognized training may be for you. It is also a great course […]