7 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily
For current hours, visit our Visitor’s Guide page.
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Spring Guide
Our official Spring Guide is your invitation to explore the forest in full bloom.
Spring awakens the trails and wild corners of Bernheim Forest and Arboretum! Migratory birds swoop through the canopy, wildflowers pop along the forest floor, and buds swell on every branch. Discover seasonal programs, family-friendly events, and outdoor adventures that let you wander, notice, and delight in the forest as it bursts into bloom.
Arboretum Adventures
Explore the Season's Blooms
Experience spring in full bloom at Bernheim’s Arboretum. Wander among crabapples, nationally accredited Magnolia collections, and flowering dogwoods as each path comes alive with color, fragrance, and the hum of pollinators. Use our phenology guide to track what’s blooming and discover the highlights of the season.
Celebrate the season in the forest
Bernheim Spring Events
May 15-16, 2026
Spring Plant Sale
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Refresh your garden with a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials and native plants, chosen to support vibrant landscapes and thriving habitats. Whether you are adding color to a favorite bed or creating space for pollinators to flourish, you will find plants that feel at home in our region.
Trail Adventures
Hike Through Blooming Woodlands
Step onto Bernheim’s trails and let the forest guide your adventure. From to birds on the move, spring brings each path to life. Explore our trail guide to find the best hikes for discovering the season’s sights, sounds, and hidden corners.
Arts in Nature
Explore our Living Installation
Each spring, Anne Peabody’s ACRE glows with the rich magenta blooms of Cercis canadensis ‘Merlot’ redbuds, forming a vibrant boundary that reflects both loss and renewal in the landscape. This living artwork invites quiet wandering and close looking, where history and ecology meet.
Join an Arts in Nature tour this spring to explore ACRE alongside other outdoor installations and discover the stories woven throughout the forest.
Learn, Wander, and Discover with Our Experts
Guided Spring Programs
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Admission:
Free. $15 suggested admission per vehicle for non-members.
Seasonal Hours:
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