Join us for our Earth Day celebration! Caring for the land and our planet is joyful, delightful, and rewarding – it benefits the heart, mind, and soul. As a shared experience, rooted in connection, we thrive in this work when we are in flow with our community! Celebrate the beauty of Mother Earth with us! Experience a day filled with unique activities that inspire hope, joy, and well-being. Embrace the spirit of spring through self-care, educational experiences, and sustainable practices—because our planet deserves a healthy us! Community Partners Science Experiments for Kids Discovery Stations Cooking Demos 2025 Climate Heroes Recipients Community Partners Get Involved! Students of all ages can celebrate our planet by participating in our RESTORE Poster Content. K–12 students are invited to share their vision of “What does Healthy Planet, Healthy Us mean to them?” Be sure to nominate a Climate Hero. This can be an individual or group whose actions create meaningful climate solutions and inspire hope in our community. Activities Little Free Library Raffle – Enter for a chance to win a Little Free Library and help grow community reading spaces. Science Experiments with the S.T.E.A.M. Chemist – See science in action through lively demonstrations and interactive experiments. Pinecone Bird Feeders – Make a simple feeder to support local birds and take home a nature-inspired craft. Herbs & Veggies Sale – Shop a selection of plants and get tips from our Horticulturists who care for Bernheim’s landscapes. Free Tree Giveaway – Take home a young tree and help grow a healthier planet. Discovery Stations with Volunteer Naturalists – Stop by interactive stations to learn about wildlife, plants, and the forest ecosystem. Build Your Own Beaver Lodge at Playcosystem – Try your hand at building like a beaver using natural materials in the Playcosystem. Live Stake Planting at the Springhouse Restoration Site – Help restore the landscape by planting live stakes along the waterway. Poetry for the Planet – Celebrate Earth through words with a creative poetry activity inspired by nature. Kids’ Tree Climb with Grand Canopy Tree Service – Young adventurers can experience the forest from above with a guided tree climb. Yoga with Dariana – Join a bilingual (Spanish/English) yoga session that invites you to slow down, stretch, and connect with nature. Pedego eBike Rides – Take a spin on an electric bike and explore the landscape in a fun, accessible way. Meet Our Community Partners! Bullitt County Public Library • Evolve KY • Food Literacy Project • Elliott Brothers Farm • University of Louisville Sustainability Council • Louisville Water Company • Greater Louisville Sierra Club • Grand Canopy Tree Service • Kentucky Resources Council • Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences • Louisville Audubon Society • Pedego Bikes This is a FREE event; a $15 suggested admission per car applies to non-members.
Connecting people with nature. 16,346 acres in Bullitt County, KY, 30 minutes south of Louisville. Open daily 7 a.m. - sunset.
