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Source: The Courier-Journal By Pat McDonogh March 21, 2019 “They call me a troll, moon of the earth wealth sucker of the giant, destroyer of the storm-sun beloved follower of the seeress, guardian of the na fjord…
Laura Poulette is an artist and educator from Berea, Ky., who creates beautiful geographical and botanical studies inspired by the incredible diversity of the Appalachian region. As a 2021 Artist […]
Bernheim is proud to announce that our Arboretum has achieved accreditation through Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), joining a prestigious family of only 96 institutions worldwide; 25 of those in […]
John Muir Circa 1875 Muir crossed the Ohio River into Louisville on September 2nd, 1867. Muir likely traveled south along the present day Highway 61. “I steered through the big city by compass without speaking a word to any one. Beyond the city I found a road running southward,…
Source: LEO Weekly By Julie Gross March 6, 2019 ‘Little Nis,’ the first Bernheim Forest Giant As I drive the serpentine road toward the Visitor Center at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, I see small yard signs carefully spaced to build anticipation:…
Source: The Kentucky Standard By Kacie Goode October 11, 2020 Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest has a mission to connect people with nature. Interpretive Programs Manager Wren Smith and the volunteers she trains are helping to fulfill that mission.
Source: The Pioneer News February 19, 2019 CLERMONT — The votes are in! The public has spoken! Athena is the name of the female golden eagle that Bernheim is now tracking. Named for the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage and inspiration, the public chose the moniker…
Source: WFPL News By Ryan Van Velzer March 1, 2022 It doesn’t take a biologist to understand that bats, generally speaking, live in caves. Two widely known facts about bats: […]
We are incredibly fortunate to have access to a world-class Arboretum right here in Kentucky. Bernheim Arboretum was named Kentucky’s Official Arboretum, and in 2023, received renewed accreditation as an […]
We are very excited to announce Cadell Walker as Bernheim’s new Director of Development! Cadell is a Bullit County native with over fifteen years of leadership and senior management experience in the nonprofit sector. She is charged with advancing Bernheim’s development activities in major gifts, membership and annual campaigns.
Louisville native brings experience and leadership to pivotal oversight role Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest officials recently announced the appointment of Louisville resident Clinton Davis as Director of Facilities. Bernheim is the largest privately-held forest dedicated to conservation and education in the eastern United States. Bernheim’s Executive Director Mark…
A glimpse of the entire terrarium habitat After many hours of research, collecting, and planting, I am very excited to announce that the terrarium has been completed! The education department has implemented the terrarium as a miniature ecosystem, with a collection of plants and insects that can be found…