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Bernheim Connectivity Festival & Fall Plant Sale Second Saturday in September Bernheim’s twice-yearly plant sales are always eagerly anticipated events. You’ll find a distinctive variety of plants propagated from Bernheim’s own collections, along with a varied selection of other unique trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial herbaceous plants. All are suitable for north central Kentucky growing. Bernheim is a great place to expand your mind, body, spirit and connect with nature – and your garden! BullittShepherdsville
Bernheim Forest(Official State Arboretum) “Where the forest tells the history of the flora and fauna of this region of Kentucky”. 14,000 acres of wildlife sanctuary, landscaped arboretum and a new visitor center.It features an open, airy design combining the latest “green” construction techniques, making it unlike any building in the region. BullittShepherdsville
Bloomfset & Plant SaleThird Saturday in May 8am-5pm The annual plant sale will give you an opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind plant for your garden. Bernheim also provides a host of informal programs in planting, design, pruning, and arboretum walks to help you better take care of your new plants. Please come and start off your planting season right. Bloomin Brunch, kite flying and more. BullittShepherdsville
BUGFEST!First Saturday of September On This First Saturday Nature Discovery Day Bernheim will be a buzz with all sorts of fun as we explore insects and other little crawly things. Free programs and activities at the Visitor Center from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. will celebrate our diminutive neighbors. BullittShepherdsville
Camp LouconOwned and operated by the United Methodist Church, Loucon is a Christian retreat located in the heart of South Central Kentucky. This 500+ acre site offers woodlands, meadows, lakes, athletic fields, hiking trails and accommodations to suit your needs. GraysonLeitchfield
Creasy Mahan Nature Preserve 165 acres, 111-acre nature preserve, nature trails, nature center, soccer fields and field house.OldhamLaGrange
First Saturday Nature Exploration StationsOn the first Saturday of every month volunteers in Bernheim’s Training-for-Naturalists program lead fun and entertaining Nature Exploration Stations at the Visitor Center. Both children and adults enjoy the varied interpretations of the nature of Bernheim at these events. The First Saturday program offers changing experiences each month. BullittShepherdsville
Jefferson Memorial ForestLocated just 15 miles from downtown Louisville, Jefferson Memorial Forest's 6,191 acres give you the opportunity to experience nature at its most spectacular - without leaving the city.JeffersonLouisville
Louisville Nature Center Daylight hours. 41-acre mature forest is a popular birding area offering a natural retreat in an urban setting. JeffersonLouisville
Louisville ZooWhere the wild times are! Enjoy 1,300 animals exhibited in natural settings. See family favorites like gorillas, lions, tigers and polar bears, penguins, hundreds of colorful birds and so much more.JeffersonLouisville
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