Full “Frog” Moon Hike
Garden PavilionCelebrate the night! Join Bernheim’s nocturnal naturalists for adventures from the dark side. We’ll take the time to marvel at the moon, ponder distant planets, and explore the mysteries beneath […]
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Creatures of the Night: Wonders of Whip-poor-wills
Meet at Garden PavilionSpring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high-pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. While each Creatures of the Night […]
Bernheim Book Club
If you like connecting with nature through a literary lens, join us for these monthly online discussions. Each month will have a theme or a topic and include a fiction […]
Wildflower Stroll: Wildflower Wisdom & Folklore
Meet at Visitor CenterA great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to watch their transition from bud to blossom over several weeks. Each stroll offers engaging stories that focus on wildflower adaptation, […]
Forest Homeschool Hike
Meet at Silo StageBernheim’s popular homeschool hikes are ready to help you and your young ones celebrate spring! Each month’s Forest Homeschool Hike includes a short lesson followed by a hike that brings […]
ECO Kids Discovery Days
Visitor CenterECO Kids Discovery Days are offered every first and third Saturday of the month (weather permitting). E-C-O stands for Every Child Outside, which is the best way for children of all ages to connect with the natural world. ECO Kids Discovery Days may include: HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, from 1 – 4 […]
Skyscape Wonders: Sunlight to Starry Night
Meet at Garden PavilionJoin Dan Price, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and a new member of Bernheim’s amazing core of Volunteer Naturalists for these exciting out-of-this-world experiences. Explore an enlightening dive into the Sun, and then float back up for a laser-guided exploration of Bernheim’s night sky, complemented by telescope observations and insights from our dedicated Volunteer Naturalists. Bernheim members $12; non-members $15 Registration required by 4 […]
First Sunday Nature Hikes: Birds, Bees, Flowers and Trees
Meet at Visitor CenterJoin Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an explorative nature hike among the wildness at Bernheim on the first Sunday of each month. These hikes are aimed primarily at adults, but children 6 years and up are welcome. Bernheim members $10; Non–members $15 Registration required by 4 p.m. the day prior to the program. No pets, please. Register online […]
Creatures of the Night: Froggy Night Adventure
Meet at Garden PavilionSpring is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high-pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. While each Creatures of the Night program focuses on specific creatures such as whip-poor-wills, frogs, or fireflies, plan to delight in the sights and sounds from many creatures as the wild and wondrous surround you. Join Nocturnal Naturalist Bill Napper and fellow Naturalists for these exciting […]
Big Birding Day
Meet at Garden PavilionBird is the word! If birding is your thing, you won’t want to miss this series hosted by Volunteer Naturalists and Certified Interpretive Guides, Jim and Karen Scout. This dynamic duo knows a lot about birds and you’re in for an interesting, rewarding, and relevant experience. This birding adventure takes you around Lake Nevin where participants will contribute to citizen science as you aim to see and identify as many bird species as possible in this 3-hour block of time. Historical tracking data […]
The Bees and the Birds
Education CenterEnjoy uninterrupted views of avian wonders and buzzing pollinators from our wildlife viewing room in the company of Bernheim’s naturalists! Whether you are a seasoned explorer, beginning novice or just passing through, this free informal program will bring you even closer to the wildlife at Bernheim! Stay a few minutes or a few hours. April […]
The Nature of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Edible GardenNature is significant in many of William Shakespeare’s plays. Perhaps the most famously connected is A Midsummer Night’s Dream, wherein nearly forty species of flora are mentioned throughout the duration of this iconic comedy. This program will lead you through Bernheim’s Edible Garden and the nearby Nursery Loop Trail, allowing participants to observe and learn about […]