Bernheim will be abuzz with all sorts of fun as we explore insects and their relatives. Join in the Parade of Bugs, have fun on an Insect Safari, dare to Eat-A-Bug! and much more! You can also pick out the perfect plants for your home garden at the FALL PLANT SALE. Bernheim Select™ trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials […]
ECO Kids Discovery Day: Summer Plant Bingo
Move like a busy bee from plant to plant, not to collect pollen, but to score bingo on the On Your Own Challenge playing card. HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, from 1 – 4 p.m. HIKE OF THE DAY, led by a Bernheim guide, starts at 2 p.m. and runs 45 – 60 minutes ON […]
Bernheim at 90: Celebrating our plant collections
In 1929, Mr. Bernheim bought and endowed the land that would become Bernheim Forest, now over 16,137 acres. Mr. Bernheim wanted to provide a place for the renewal and restoration of the bond between people and nature. His vision included the combination of an arboretum and natural forested areas infused with the arts, to create […]
Lunch & Learn: Green Heritage
Native and non-native plants have stories to tell – stories that connect us personally to a landscape and remind us of our rich cultural connections. Listen closely to learn the legends of our green heritage. Bernheim Lunch & Learn programs are designed for those who enjoy spending time outdoors in the company of other adults […]