Source: Associated Press (via WHAS 11) October 22, 2018 The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves’ Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund said in a statement that 494 acres were added to Bernheim Forest and 496 acres were added to Knobs State Forest, which are both in Bullitt County. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky officials say more […]
Nearly 1,000 acres of Bullitt land now part of preserved property
Source: The Pioneer News October 29, 2018 FRANKFORT — The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserve Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund (KHLCF) program conserved over 1,000 acres of forest in October for both habitat and hiking. The Jeffrey’s Cliff Natural Area was created in Hancock County, along with additions to both Knobs State Forest and the […]
New Bernheim land to help protect wildlife, environment
Source: Kentucky Standard By Kacie Goode October 23, 2018 Forest welcomes fall with family fun, exciting news Bernheim welcomed hundreds of guests this past weekend for its annual ColorFest fall celebration, but visitors to the arboretum and research forest see only a small portion of the land it protects. KACIE GOODE/The Kentucky Standard 3-year-old Lyla […]
Colorfest returns to recently expanded Bernheim Forest
Source: WDRB October 21, 2018 Fall is in full swing, and for many that means two things: colorful leaves and launching pumpkins. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Fall is in full swing, and for many that means two things: colorful leaves and launching pumpkins. Loading up slingshots with pumpkins is just one of the more popular […]
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 […]