Bernheim Forest in Clermont, KY, offers 16,000+ acres and a million things to do. It is just 30 minutes south of Louisville, KY.
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Midweek Nature Stroll
Mellow Morning Take peaceful midweek walk through nature offering a chance to slow down, connect with the landscape, and spend time with others who enjoy a…
Nature (+)6: Beginning Watercolor
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques, from wet on wet to wet on dry blending…
Forest Homeschool Hike
Animal Superpowers Learn tricks of observation from your animal friends (and Mr. Dan)! Designed for families with K–5 students and homeschool co-ops, Forest…
Nocturnal Networking
Connect and Explore at Bernheim! Enjoy networking, drinks, and tours of the Quiet Garden and Magnolia Collection around beautiful Lake Nevin with food from…
Birding: Migration Preparation
Join Volunteer Naturalists Karen Scout and Jim Scout to observe birds as they prepare for migration. Discover what birds need for their journeys, why migration…
Creatures of the Night: Screech Owl Prowl
Bernheim provides habitat for many owl species, including the diminutive screech owl. On summer evenings, their haunting calls and mysterious tremolos echo…
Monarch Tagging
Get ready for BugFest by taking part in this citizen science project that supports both education and conservation. Join Bernheim’s Research Coordinator and…
Free Play Saturday
Join us at Playcosystem, our 17-acre nature playground, for a day of open-ended, child-led play. Caregivers can connect with staff about the benefits of free…
Nature(+)6: Beginning Observational Drawing
Learn the foundations of observational drawing using botanical materials gathered at Bernheim as inspiration. Through close observation, students will slow…
Volunteer Orientation
Discover the rewarding experience of volunteering at Bernheim, whether you have just a few hours to spare or can commit to hundreds. Help enhance our visitors’…
Historic Fire Tower Tour
Visit Bernheim’s Historic Fire Tower with volunteer naturalists. You’ll enjoy the view while learning about the tower and the surrounding forest. Bernheim…
Nature (+)6: Beginning Watercolor
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques, from wet on wet to wet on dry blending…
BugFest
Celebrate insects and the vital ecological services they provide! Bernheim will be abuzz with excitement as we get curious about the small creatures that play…
Fall Plant Sale
Healthy Roots Produce Healthy Shoots Fall is the perfect time for enhancing your landscape. You’ll be blooming next spring with strong, more resilient plants.…
Third Sunday Nature Hike
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for an engaging monthly nature hike held on the third Sunday of each month. During the summer months, hikes will take place…
Nature(+)6: Beginning Observational Drawing
Learn the foundations of observational drawing using botanical materials gathered at Bernheim as inspiration. Through close observation, students will slow…
Nature (+)6: Beginning Watercolor
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor using nature as our muse! This 6-week course covers all the basic techniques, from wet on wet to wet on dry blending…
Forest Homeschool Hike
Buggin’ Out Learn about our six- and eight-legged friends during this bug-tastic session. Designed for families with K–5 students and homeschool co-ops, Forest…
Nature (+) Collage: Painting in Papers
Through hands-on exercises, you’ll explore the medium of collage under the direction of an experienced collage artist and to create two “collage miniatures.”…
Evening at Isaac’s
Experience an enchanting evening in the forest with a delicious five-course dinner buffet, prepared by Isaac’s Cafe Chef Katianne Hembrey. Your evening will…
Full “Corn” Moon Night Hike
Join Bernheim Volunteer Naturalists for a hike around Lake Nevin. Clear skies aren’t guaranteed, but encounters with the wild and curious moments of nature…
Nature(+)6: Beginning Observational Drawing
Learn the foundations of observational drawing using botanical materials gathered at Bernheim as inspiration. Through close observation, students will slow…
Teenage Homeschool Hike
Join our Interpretive Educator, Alex Golden, for a seasonal hike on one of Bernheim’s numerous trails. Intended for homeschool students ages 13+. Bernheim…
Accessible Arboretum Tour
Ride along on a guided tram tour of Arboretum Loop with Bernheim’s Plant Records Coordinator. Discover notable trees, unique plant collections, and the living…