A great way to learn about spring wildflowers is to follow their progression from bud to blossom over several weeks. Each stroll provides engaging stories on wildflower adaptation, ecology, folklore, and history. Bernheim members $10; non-members $12 Registration and payment are due by 4 P.M. on the day prior to start of program. Call (502) […]
Look closely, and you’ll see even more spring beauty
Every year, in October, Bernheim Forest celebrates the arrival of autumn with ColorFest. I admit the changing color of the leaves is quite pretty and seems to make the forest glow like a late summer sunset. For me, however, the full spectrum of color is best experienced in spring. Despite the fickle weather, with roller […]
Lunch And Learn: Early Blooming Wildflowers
Spring wildflowers don’t last long, and some can only be observed by those who get out in the woods early in the season. Learn where to look for these jewels and the natural processes that allow them to add their beauty to our landscape. Bernheim Lunch & Learn programs are designed for adults who enjoy […]
Bernheim Pollinators: The Long-horned Bee
Long-horned Bees are a tribe of bees that include over 700 species worldwide. They get their name from the long antennae found on the males. There are over 30 genera in the group, which includes the genera Melissodes, which are called long-horned bees. Melissodes spp are a group of small fuzzy bees that are an […]
The Trout Lily Project at Bernheim
Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum) is a beautiful spring flower that blooms along the creeks here at Bernheim Forest. It produces a single flower in early spring, and it can take up to 8 years before individual plants will flower in the forest. Once the lily flowers, its anthers (the part of the stamen that […]