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Picnic in the Pines Picnic in the Pines
Picnic in the Pines
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Playcosystem now open! Playcosystem now open!
Playcosystem now open!
Free, wild and adventurous play in nature ...
Spirit Nest at Bernheim now open Spirit Nest at Bernheim now open
Spirit Nest at Bernheim now open
Announcing the Rites of Passage Program Announcing the Rites of Passage Program
Announcing the Rites of Passage Program
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Virtual Visitor Center Virtual Visitor Center
Virtual Visitor Center
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Bernheim Minecraft World 2020 Update Bernheim Minecraft World 2020 Update
Bernheim Minecraft World 2020 Update
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From the BLOG

Construction on Lake Nevin spillway has begun

As you enter Bernheim's main entrance, you may notice some construction happening on the right. On October 22, we began state-mandated work on our Lake Nevin dam and spillway. What are we building? In compliance with state regulations, this … Read More »

Big Forests Need Big Heroes (Like You)

DONATE TODAY to the Big Forests Need Big Heroes Campaign. Every year in Kentucky, we lose 50,000 acres of land to development. It is estimated that there are over 3 million trees throughout Bernheim’s 15,625 acres, all of which are protected … Read More »

Mentorship Matters

This summer, Bernheim is hosting seven participants from SummerWorks Louisville. SummerWorks’ mission is to help prepare and connect youth to summer jobs, career opportunities, and supportive networks. As a career partner, Bernheim helps fulfill the … Read More »

Parking Should Benefit People and the Environment

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is thrilled to announce the opening of our newest environmentally sustainable addition, our permeable paver parking lot, located across from the Visitor Center, adjacent to Playcosystem. A portion of this lot … Read More »

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Invest in the environment…and connect with nature. Bernheim members receive our beautiful, full-color newsletter the forest echo at their home quarterly and our monthly e-Newsletter. Members also receive a 10% discount at these nurseries.

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Invest in the environment…and connect with nature. Bernheim members receive our beautiful, full-color newsletter the forest echo at their home quarterly and our monthly e-Newsletter. Members also receive a 10% discount at these nurseries.

Find out more.

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