Quarter Moon Hike

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Quarter Moon Hikes include a trek through Bernheim’s holly collection, around Cedar and Holly Ponds to the Earth Measure sculpture, and into the Big Prairie. Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12 Ages 8 and up. No pets allowed. Registration and payment are due by 4 P.M. on the day prior to start of program: Call (502) […]

Creatures of the Night: Screech Owls

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"... Go without sight, and finds that the dark, too, blooms and sings, and is traveled by dark feet and dark wings." – Wendell Berry Summer is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Journey with Bill Napper and fellow […]

Laser Guided Star Tour

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Enjoy an evening stroll around Lake Nevin with “Star Captains” Bill Napper and Don Spain. These Volunteer Naturalists will use a laser pointer to help you experience the celestial happenings in the night sky. Ages 8 and up. No pets allowed. Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12

Full “Grain” Moon Hike

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Part of Bernheim at Night, Full Moon Hikes include a walk around Lake Nevin Loop, with plenty of stops to observe the night sky, discuss nocturnal happenings, and consider our cosmic connections. Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12 Ages 8 and up. No pets allowed.

Summer Sky Watch & Star Stories

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Join Volunteer Naturalists and the Louisville Astronomical Society (LAS) to see brilliant stars and constellations of summer through the telescopes graciously provided by LAS. If overcast, a virtual astronomy program will be presented inside the Garden Pavilion. Ages 8 and up. No pets allowed. Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12

Full “Thunder” Moon Hike

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Full Moon Hikes include a walk around Lake Nevin Loop, with plenty of stops to observe the night sky, discuss nocturnal happenings, and consider our cosmic connections. 9 - 11 p.m.; Garden Pavilion Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12

Laser Guided Star Tour

Meet at Garden Pavilion

Enjoy an evening stroll around Lake Nevin with “Star Captains” Bill Napper and Don Spain. These Volunteer Naturalists will use a laser pointer to help you experience the celestial happenings in the night sky. Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12

Creatures of the Night: Luna Moths & Chuck–Will’s–Widow

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Summer is an opera, complete with throaty vocals, high pitched vibratos, and an expert cast of creatures, each playing its part in this ancient drama. Creatures of the Night programs provide opportunities to experience the sights and sounds of natural phenomena that often go unnoticed. Journey with Bill Napper and fellow Volunteer Naturalists on a […]

Full “Blue” Moon Hike

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Full Moon Hikes include a walk around Lake Nevin Loop, with plenty of stops to observe the night sky, discuss nocturnal happenings, and consider our cosmic connections. Bernheim Members $10; Non-Members $12 Registration and payment due by 4 p.m. the day prior to program by calling (502) 955-8512. Space is limited. Ages 8 and up. […]

Creatures of the Night: American Woodcock

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Experience sights and sounds of natural dramas that often go unnoticed! Journey with Volunteer Naturalists on a driving tour into sections of Bernheim where crepuscular and nocturnal creatures are most active. Program includes a small amount of hiking through easy terrain.    CREATURES OF THE NIGHT: AMERICAN WOODCOCK FRIDAY, MARCH 16; 7 – 9:30 P.M. […]