It's a great time to become a Bernheim member! Join now and save $10 at checkout when you use code 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝟮𝟲. 🍂You'll enjoy special perks and protect the forest so people and nature can flourish for generations to come. 🌳Learn more and join today at bernheim.org/membership/.

Blasting along Hwy 245 from the Bernheim service road/Jim Beam entrance heading west to Mac's Lake is expected on weekdays between 1 and 3 p.m. Plan for traffic delays, temporary road closures, and possible lane shifts. At this time, the Bernheim main entrance is open.

Discover fascinating facts in "The Hidden World of Kentucky's Fireflies" and learn simple things you can do to protect "lightning bugs" for generations to come. ✨ Every small action has an impact. Thank you, KET, for sharing this story. youtu.be/hkm9IdDTgfY?si=k6it…

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀! Applications are now being accepted for Bernheim Forest and Arboretum’s 2027 Artist in Residence programs for regional, national, and international artists. Deadline for submissions is November 30, 2026. Learn more at buff.ly/3XZ7O9G.

Oct. 4 is #WorldAnimalDay, and we're celebrating beavers. 🦫By building dams on streams, they slow water flow and create wetlands that support other wildlife. View the beaver dam from the boardwalk on Lake Nevin . Read more bernheim.org/news/discover-t…. #BernheimForest #Conservation

Yesterday, our horticulture team cared for the green roof atop the American Life Building in Louisville. These living rooftops help clean our air, capture carbon, filter stormwater, and reduce urban heat. These late blooming perennials provide nectar for bees and butterflies.🦋

Don't miss BugFest on Sat., Sept. 19 from 10 am- 3 pm! Celebrate insects and the vital ecological services they provide with a day of fun activities! Embark on a Bug Safari, check out the Insect Zoo, and grab a costume for the Parade of Bugs. Explore at bernheim.org/event/bugfest-2…

The Fall Plant Sale at Bernheim is Sept. 18-19. Shop a wide variety of native perennials, shrubs, and trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find the perfect plants for your #pollinatorgarden and #landscape needs. Learn more and view the plant sale list at bernheim.org/event/fall-plan….

Join us for a members-only screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar after BugFest on Sept. 19 from 4 - 5 p.m. Enjoy stunning macro photography and learn about the important role caterpillars play in biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. Learn more at bernheim.org/events.

#GiveforGoodLou is today, Sept. 10! Your donations goes twice as far thanks to matching gifts. Your support helps ensure Bernheim remains a place where people of all ages can connect with nature. Donate today at giveforgoodlouisville.org/do…. Thank you for your support!

Mark your calendar! Thursday, September 10 is #GiveforGoodLou hosted by the @cflouisville Your donation on this special day of giving will go twice as far thanks to matching gifts. Join us and support nature on this special day of giving! Learn more at v=ow.ly/iKPq50ZIt8P

It's #WorldWaterWeek! Over the past decade, Bernheim has added more than 25 new wetlands and aquatic habitats, including the 10-acre Wilson Wetlands. These efforts support biodiversity, protect water quality, moderate flooding, and provide clean water to communities downstream.

Bernheim's historic fire tower is listed among the "13 Incredible U.S. Fire Lookout Trails with Breathtaking Views" by Only In Your State. Checkout the article at onlyinyourstate.com/.../pano….... Sign up for the Historic Fire Tower Tour on Sept. 16 at bernheim.org/event/historic-…. See less

Volunteers from Gresham Smith recently repaired weathered sections of a beaver dam analog (BDA) on the back side of Lake Nevin. As beavers build upon and improve the BDA, they capture water, increase biodiversity, and improve climate resiliency. #Biodiversity #WaterConservation

Don't miss CONNECT at Bernheim on Sat., August 15! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of illuminated art, hands-on activities, live music from 6 bands on two stages, Silent Disco, food trucks, craft beverages, and good vibes under the stars. Get tickets at bernheim.org/connect.

Due to flooding, Bernheim is 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 on Saturday, June 27. All events scheduled for today including the Indigenous Peoples' Pow Wow and Evening at Isaac's are 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗗.

Armadillos sightings are increasing in Kentucky. Bernheim's Evan Patrick discussed the habitat and behavior of these intriguing animals with Giselle Rhoden from Louisville Public Media. Read the online article and listen to the interview to learn more. lpm.org/news/2026-06-15/cute…

It's #NationalPollinatorWeek! Bees, butterflies, moths, fireflies and even bats play a vital role in maintaining our #foodsupply and healthy ecosystems. By moving pollen from flower to flower, pollinators help produce seeds and fruit that humans and other wildlife depend on.

Three new firefly species —Tiny Lucy (𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘵𝘢 𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢), Elf (𝘗𝘺𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘢/𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴), and Snappy Single Sync (𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴) documented at Bernheim, now home to 17 species. Read more ow.ly/kF2t50Zctcb

This Saturday, May 9 🌿 Free, family-friendly fun in the Arboretum: • Springhouse Pop-Up (11–1) • Free Play Saturday (11–4) • The Tempest (1–3) Plan your visit: ow.ly/kVeP50YV2GT