Bernheim Natural Areas Intern Program is open to all students with a passion for stewardship of natural areas. Preference is given to applicants with an interest in pursuing a career in ecology, biology, wildlife management, botany, or related disciplines. Our interns gain hands on work experience in ecological stewardship both in Bernheim and in the […]
Investigating Bernheim Ants
This post was written by Natural Areas Interns, Katherine Cappel and Mikayla Bishop, Campbellsville University students. Since arriving last week, they have been helping with various projects including the new arboreal ant bioinventory. In collaboration with Dr. Steve Yanoviak of the University of Louisville, Bernheim has begin an ant study to survey arboreal (living in trees) […]
All Good Things Come to an End
As I sit at my desk during the final hour of my final day here at Bernheim, I can’t help but to feel thankful for all the love and support I have received during my 12 weeks here from the staff, volunteers, and guests. Bernheim is such a welcoming community, and it has been a […]
Terrarium and Aquarium Updates
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 within Bernheim. Plants that can be seen in the terrarium include Indian Cucumber […]