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2014 Volunteer Century Club On Saturday, August 2, 2014, Bernheim held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. This annual event is a small way for us to thank the 150+ volunteers for all of their hard work. Each department honored an outstanding volunteer and 38 volunteers were recognized for having…
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…
Bernheim was honored to participate in this year’s Give Local Louisville, the biggest day of online giving for the Louisville Community. The money raised for the 600 participating non-profit organizations is eligible for prize money from the Community Foundation of Louisville, the host of the online…
“If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.” – Confucius […]
In 2022, Bernheim expanded the Artist in Residence program to include an annual call for an Environmental Artist in Residence. This program encourages visual artists to examine environmental issues and […]
Here at Bernheim, we’re still talking about how much fun was to bring back our annual CONNECT event after a two year hiatus. This funky, fun, annual summer celebration showcases […]
Source: The Kentucky Standard Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:58 pm While artificial trees are a popular choice for many households, those who use real pines at Christmas might not know what to do with them once the holiday is over. Bernheim Arboretum Forest is offering…
In Bernheim’s 90 year history there have been many people whose giant contributions have made this arboretum and research forest possible. Without doubt, Isaac Bernheim was foremost in that group but he was far from alone. Most of the other names are not familiar to Bernheim visitors but…
This blog showcased the journey Harper, the Eastern Golden Eagle that Bernheim tracked during the spring of 2015 after fitting it with a GPS satellite transmitter. Bernheim partnered with the […]
Our team at Bernheim couldn’t be more excited about being a part of YES! Fest, a Year of Environment and Sustainability that will connect the arts, culture, science, and the environment in innovative ways throughout the Greater Louisville Region. Our very own, Dr. Mark Wourms, is proudly serving and a…
Bernheim is excited to announce two new ways of giving. The best part is that you don’t have to do anything extra to have an impact. If you go grocery shopping, you can support Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature. The first way is to connect your…
Celebrate the night! Join Bernheim’s nocturnal naturalists for adventures from the dark side. Marvel at the moon, ponder distant planets, and explore the mysteries beneath your feet on our portion of planet Earth. Spring nights provide glorious layers sounds and stirrings of creatures large and small. Bernheim at Night…
