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Programs and Events


No matter your age or interest, there is a program, special event or festival for you.

From families with young children to baby boomers with grandkids, Bernheim is filled with opportunities. 

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Arts in Nature Program

Provides a vital platform for innovative experimentation, and enhances the visitor experience through interaction with art and artists.

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Annual Festivals

Bernheim has four major annual celebrations that you don’t want to miss! Click through to find out more about BugFest & Fall Plant Sale, ColorFest, CONNECT at Bernheim and BloomFest & Spring Plant Sale.

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ECO Kids Discovery Days

The E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, and that’s exactly where kids can be found during ECO Kids Discovery Days. Discovery Days take place the first and third Saturday of each month at Bernheim’s Visitor Center and include an On Your Own Challenge, Discovery Stations, and a Hike of the Day.

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ECO Kids Pollywog Play Parties

Pollywogs (infant to five year olds) are invited to the Education Center on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of great fun. Pollywog Play Parties combine music, art, language and outside play to encourage infants and children to learn about nature.

Upcoming Pollywog Play Parties »

Bernheim Lunch & Learn

Bernheim Lunch and Learn programs are designed for those who enjoy spending time outdoors in the company of other adults who love learning about nature. Hosted by Corinne Mastey, Volunteer Naturalist and Certified Interpretive Guide, each program includes group introductions, a short themed hike, and a fabulous lunch from Isaac’s Café.

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Bernheim at Night

Bernheim’s night programs add mystery and magic to make memorable experiences. Exploring Bernheim at night provides opportunities to observe and celebrate these seasonal and nocturnal changes in our surroundings.

Upcoming Bernheim at Night Events »

Guided Hikes

Interested in exploring Bernheim through a guided hike? Over 40 miles of trails with varying degrees of ease and difficulty weave their way through the forest at Bernheim, meaning no matter what level you are looking for, there’s a trail for you. Find a guided hike opportunity today.

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Smart Gardens & Landscapes

Bernheim’s Smart Gardens & Landscapes workshops invite participants to connect with nature within their own yards. Whether it’s springtime planting or winter wreath making or composting tips, Bernheim provides multiple workshops throughout the year that are sure to delight your inner gardener.

Upcoming Workshops »

Muddy Boots Play Group

Learn about our Forest Kindergarten Pilot - Muddy Boots Play Group

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Field Trips & Group Tours

Explore Bernheim as a part of a class field trip or with a group tour. Our team works with schools, churches, scout organizations, and many other groups year-round to develop the perfect nature tour or field trip.

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Thank you to our Corporate Partners!


Thank you to our Corporate Partners!

  • Beam Suntory
  • KEEN
  • Patagonia
  • West Sixth
  • Quest Outdoors

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