09/09/2026
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
DON'T MISS THE FALL PLANT SALE SEPTEMBER 18 & 19
Fall is for planting! Cooler temperatures mean less stress on newly planted trees, shrubs, and perennials, and you’ll typically use less water. Fall planting also gives plants time to establish their root systems and acclimate to their new soil before going dormant for the winter, so they’re ready to burst with life come spring.
You'll find a great selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials at the Fall Plant Sale on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., you can choose from a variety of native plants to beautify your landscape and support pollinators and wildlife. Native plants are well adapted to the growing conditions and once established require less work than most non-native plants.
This year, Bernheim’s Fall Plant Sale has some exciting new plants for your landscape. Nursery manager, Casey Hammett, introduces three plants you may want to consider, including native perennial Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum), Missouri Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense), a unique fruit-bearing shrub, and Full Speed A Hedge® American Pillar Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). Read more about these plants.
Every purchase supports the Bernheim's horticulture team and its ongoing work.
View the Fall Plant Sale List.
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GIVE FOR GOOD IS ONE WEEK AWAY
Give for Good Louisville is Thursday, September 10. On this day of giving, your donations will go twice as far, thanks to matching gifts. No matter the gift amount, your support sends a powerful message: nature matters. Every donation helps ensure Bernheim remains a place where people of all ages can explore, learn, and find themselves in the forest.
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REGISTER NOW FOR FALL BREAK DAY CAMP
Fall Break Day Camp will be held October 5-9, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Your young adventurer will enjoy creek walking, hiking, art projects, and much more. Sign your child up for a single day or a full week of fun!
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LABOR DAY SALE IN THE GIFT SHOP
Holiday weekend saving are here! From Friday, September 4 to Monday, September 7, you can save an extra 20% on everything in our gift shop, including clearance merchandise. The Gift Shop carries a wide selection of gifts for the whole family, including apparel, toys, books and hand-crafted items from regional artisans. It's a great time to shop and save!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Let's Move It: An Interpretive Health Hike
Saturday, September 5, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Visitor Center
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ECO Kids Discovery Days
Saturday, September 5, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Visitor Center
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Heart of Darkness: Black Holes
Saturday, September 5, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Garden Pavilion
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Nature (+)6: Beginning Observational Drawing
Tuesday, September 8, 10 a.m. - Noon, Garden Pavilion
Six Weekly Sessions
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Midweek Nature Stroll: Mellow Morning
Wednesday, September 9, 10 a.m. - Noon, Sensory Garden
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Nature (+)6: Beginning Watercolor
Wednesday, September 9, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Garden Pavilion
Six Weekly Sessions
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Forest Homeschool Hike: Animal Superpowers
Thursday, September 10, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Silo Stage
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Nocturnal Networking + Hike Around Lake Nevin
Thursday, September 10, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Quiet Garden
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Birding: Migration Preparation
Friday, September 11, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Parking Lot D
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Creatures of the Night: Screech Owl Prowl
Friday, September 11, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Garden Pavilion
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Monarch Tagging
Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Visitor Center
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Free Play Saturday
Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Playcosystem®
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Bernheim is open daily, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Visitor Center and Isaac's Café are open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
VIEW OF THE WEEK
Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) resting in the Let There Be Light fountain
on Thursday, September 3. Photo by Katie Glauber
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Your Bernheim membership (or a gift membership to a friend or loved one!) supports our efforts in education, conservation, horticulture, and art - and you also receive some wonderful benefits, including:
Reciprocal benefits at more than 400 gardens throughout North America
Discounts at local businesses, including Peace of the Earth Refillery
Free daily admission to Bernheim
A 10% discount at Isaac's Café and at Bernheim's Gift Shop
Become a member, gift a membership, or renew your membership today!
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