Explore the wild side of the Big Level by taking in cliffs, caves, and rarely seen natural areas. Due to steep drop-offs and strenuous hiking on rugged terrain, this event is not for the timid and is recommended for serious off-trail and uphill hikers only. Limited to 10 hikers. Bernheim members $15; non-members $20 Registration […]
New Plant Species at Bernheim: Virginia Meadow Beauty
A new plant species for Bernheim Forest was found this summer in the arboretum. Virginia Meadow Beauty (Rhexia virginica) is a small flower that blooms in mid-summer to fall, and is found in open areas with acidic soil. It was discovered here in the arboretum, and in the new property acquired this year. It has […]
Bernheim Will Now Protect 954 More Acres
At a special ceremony last month, we announced the purchase of a 954-acre tract of land known as the Big Level, bringing our total acreage to 15,625. The acquisition is the largest since our founder, Isaac Wolfe Bernheim’s original 12,500-acre purchase in 1928. It allows Bernheim to protect even more critical wildlife habitat and continue I.W. Bernheim’s legacy […]