Events & Education

at Bernheim Forest & Arboretum

Programs:

Join Bernheim staff and volunteer naturalists for an evening around Lake Nevin learning about the bats at Bernheim and why they matter.

When Program is available:  August 15, 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/bats-of-bernheim/

Learn the basics of birding with Bernheim’s seasoned volunteer naturalists.

When Program is available:  August 17, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/birding-for-beginners-2/

Search for birds around Lake Nevin and explore summer and early autumn plants. Special emphasis will be placed on birds found new water and plants that contribute to habitat to birds.

When Program is available:  August 21, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/lakeside-birding-and-blooms/

Explore the arboretum to learn about 10 distinct trees. This program for beginners will discus leaves, bark, flowers and more.

When Program is Available:  September 6, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/beginner-tree-i-d-walk-talk/

Explore Wilson Creek and discover reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats.

When Program is Available:  September 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/herping-for-happiness/

Join Bernheim’s volunteer naturalist for an enchanting evening adventure to search for signs and sounds of owls.

When Program is available:  September 13, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/owl-prowl/

Explore native plants that attract and sustain pollinators.

When Program is Available:  September 19, 12 p.m. to 1: 30 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/plants-for-pollinators-stroll/

Join Bernheim and contribute with this Citizen Science effort to help understand migratory patterns and movements of monarch butterflies.

When Program is Available:  September 20, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/tagging-monarchs/

Explore insects and celebrate six and eight-legged friends with the Parage of Bugs, insect safari and much more. This special event highlights the role insects play in our lives and the essential ecological services they provide.

When Program is Available: September 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/bugfest-3/

Immerse yourself in an array of colors at Bernheim. Enjoy live music, hands-on nature activities, and regional art and craft vendors.

When Program is Available:  November 2-3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

https://bernheim.org/event/colorfest-7-2/2024-11-02/

Other Educational Resources:

Bernheim Plant Database (https://bernheim.arboretumexplorer.org/default.aspx) lets users explore the plant collections in the 600-acre arboretum. Search the database by common or scientific name, genus, family or location.

My Big Little Adventure is an initiative for parents of children aged 5 and under. Building on natural curiosity, deep passion, and the busy habits of young children, the program offers a continually updated roadmap of activities, events and resources. 

Sponsored by the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, Restoring Nature’s Classroom is a partnership with Hazelwood Elementary School. Bernheim educators offer special programming in 4th grade classrooms and the students learn through field trips to Bernheim as well.

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