This Saturday, May 9 ๐ฟ
Free, family-friendly fun in the Arboretum:
โข Springhouse Pop-Up (11โ1)
โข Free Play Saturday (11โ4)
โข The Tempest (1โ3)
Plan your visit: https://t.co/xHMImLOyVh
We're excited to be a finalist for the best HIKING TRAIL and the best PLACE FOR ADVENTURE in Kentucky! Help us win by voting May 1-31. #BestinKentucky You can vote once per day per email address. Vote often at https://t.co/AmWURFtsIE
Spring at Bernheim ๐ฟ
Plant Sale (May 15โ16, 10โ3): natives + perennials, 10% off for members
https://t.co/He3Arz2TTg
BloomFest (May 16, 10โ3): nature play, crafts, parade + live music
https://t.co/Z8sHc5RoRz
Come for the plants, stay for the wonder ๐ธ
Celebrating Bernheimโs 2026 Climate Heroes ๐๐ฑ
๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐, ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐บ๐, and ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ are shaping a more resilient future for Kentucky through conservation, advocacy, and action.
Read their stories: https://t.co/mgoTbwdt7m
Heads up! Bernheim is open tomorrow, March 18, 9 a.m.โ8 p.m.
Construction continues on KY 245 outside our entrance. Expect delays, slow down in work zones, and plan for changing traffic patterns. Weโll share updates as they come.
Happy St. Patrickโs Day! ๐ Celebrate all week at Isaacโs Cafรฉ with Irish classics like Guinness stew, corned beef, and our scratch-made whiskey cake. Taste the tradition while it lasts through March 20: https://t.co/r44Gs3aoLu
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ฝ! Crews are busy in the Arboretum clearing downed trees and limbs from last night's storm. Areas will be ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ during clean up. Please note that Forest Hill Dr. and the Hollow are also closed Monday, March 16.
30 days until spring! ๐ธ๐ฑ Celebrate the Equinox on March 21 at Free Play Saturday, presented by Aetna Better Health KY, at Playcosystemโour 17-acre nature playground for kids to explore, build, and play. ๐ผhttps://t.co/i8DR4eFwrB
๐ Save the Date: April 18, 2026
RESTORE: Healthy Planet, Healthy Us ๐ Join us 11 a.m.โ3 p.m. for Bernheimโs Earth Day celebrationโhands-on activities, sustainability, and community in action. Because when the planet thrives, we all do. ๐ฟ
Big summer adventures start here ๐ฟ
Camp Bernheim 2026 registration opens March 2 (members early access Feb 23).
7 one-week sessions for ages 6โ12 with kayaking, creek walks, and hands-on nature fun. Teen Camp (ages 13โ16) returns June 16โ18! https://t.co/4xKA2WdfCf
๐ฆ Hermes is on the move.
After lingering in Canada, Bernheimโs third tracked golden eagle has crossed the Great Lakes and is now traveling through protected forests in the Midwest.
How far south will he go this winter? https://t.co/0bElUszzEu
Bernheim celebrates Claude Stephens, Director of the Children at Play Network, for receiving the Doctor of Play Award! His work advancing nature-based, inclusive play is shaping Playcosystem and inspiring communities nationwide. https://t.co/WPuvaGOM3O
Morning at Bernheim ๐ฟ
The Visitor Center gift shop is closed today, February 2, for inventory.
Isaacโs Cafรฉ will be open with grab-and-go options available.
Due to the winter storm, the ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ scheduled for February 1 has been ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ. We are working on a new date, and we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of 2025 soon! Thank you for your generous support of our forest!
Missing the forest right now? โ๏ธ Enjoy these snowy Bernheim moments, shared by staff from past winters.
๐ธ: Hannah Hunt
๐ธ: Evan Patrick
๐ธ: Jacob Redman
๐ธ: Megan Weissmann
โ๏ธ Due to the winter storm, Bernheim Forest will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. We look forward to welcoming you back to the forest soon!
Due to forecasted inclement weather, Bernheim Forest will be closed Saturday, Jan 24 & Sunday, Jan 25. Guest and staff safety is our top priority. Please check our website or social channels for updates. Stay safe! ๐ฒโ๏ธ
๐ฑ January is the perfect time to get your garden ready for spring! Join our Nursery Manager for hands-on winter propagation tips and let your green thumb wake up early.
Watch the full segment: https://t.co/MM2NVgWZTk
Registration is now open for Spring Break Nature Day Camp at Bernheim, April 6โ10, 2026! ๐ฑ Ages 6โ12 can hike, birdwatch, and create art outdoors. Join us for a day or the full week.
Register today:https://t.co/jKqDzdRLdm