The autumn trees are filled with red, orange, yellow and green! Pollywogs investigate seasonal changes by collecting leaves and making rubbings, playing in fresh leaf piles, creating foliage friends, and much more. Pollywog Play Parties combine music, art, language, and play to encourage children (5 and under) and their families to learn about nature. Every […]
Lunch & Learn: Autumn Trees from Top to Bottom
Travel into Bernheim’s natural forest to investigate trees as they begin their autumn transformation. You will visit our Canopy Tree Walk for a view from the tree tops, and then explore trees from a different perspective along Rock Run Loop. Hosted by Volunteer Naturalist Corinne Mastey, each program includes group introductions, a short hike, and […]
Pollywog Play Party: Our Friendly Trees
Trees provide air for people, homes for animals, and many other wonderful gifts! Pollywogs will discover the friendly nature of trees through bark rubbings, needle painting, wood building, and much more. Bernheim Members $10 per child; Non-Members $15 per child No fee for children under 18 months, but they must be registered. No fee for […]
ECO Kids Discovery Days: Cool Conifers
Conifers, special cone-bearing trees with needle and scale-like leaves, can be found throughout the arboretum. Kids and their families will have fun locating these trees and then exploring Discovery Stations and the Hike of the day during the afternoon. HANDS-ON DISCOVERY STATIONS, led by Volunteer Naturalists, from 1 – 4 p.m. HIKE OF THE DAY, led by […]
Festival of Trees
Come join the celebration and support your local charity! Teams of volunteers and staff from local organizations will create ten beautifully decorated trees using bits of the forest and arboretum along with a theme unique to each charity. Each tree will provide the opportunity to support the local charity of your choice. Grab your family […]