Muddy Boots offers free play and self-directed adventure in the forest for ages 3-6. Children learn through play in all weather at the Woodland Pavilion and forest site. Learn more at www.childenatplaynetwork.com Bernheim members $15; non-members $20 Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. the day prior to program by calling (502) 955-8512.
Lichens as Bio-indicators for Environmental Health
If you have spent time at Bernheim Arboretum and Research forest then you’ve likely seen lichens growing on trees, benches, or rocks. Lichens are abundant at Bernheim and this is good news because lichens are great bio-indicators of surrounding air quality and pollution levels. In urban areas where sulfur dioxide levels are high, lichens may […]
First Sunday Nature Hike
Join a Volunteer Naturalist for an engaging nature hike on the first Sunday of each month. Registration is not required. Just show up with your curiosity and comfortable walking shoes. Hikes last approximately one hour. All ages welcome. No pets allowed. FREE; $5 per car weekend fee for applies for Non-Members
Muddy Boots Play Group
Muddy Boots is a forest play group for children ages 3 – 6. Children enjoy free play in the forest and self-directed exploration in an adventure under the trees and around the woodland cabin. Using forest kindergarten and nature preschool as models, program facilitators let children lead the way as they learn through play in […]
Bernheim to protect another 494 acres
Source: The News-Enterprise Date: October 18, 2018 Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest announced a 494-acre expansion Thursday with acquisition of adjacent property in Bullitt County. The land near Cedar Grove bring total acreage that Bernheim protects to 16,137. It is the third land acquisition in as many years for the largest privately held forest dedicated […]