Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clermont, KY (December 30, 2010) –

Bernheim 2011 Calendar

Including Hours of Operation, Special Programs and General
Information. Attached as a printable .pdf for easy reference.

February 11 and 12 Bernheim’s Valentine Dinner

Catered by Jarfi’s Bistro
7 – 10pm
Visitor Center
Bernheim members; $120.00 per couple
Non-members; $150.00 per couple

Plan now for a romantic dinner with your special someone and enjoy a magical evening in Bernheim’s
enchanting Visitor Center.

Enjoy delicious appetizers, a romantic candlelit dinner, music, wine and dancing throughout the evening.
A cash bar will be available for other beverages. A surprise gift for each starry-eyed dream girl will help
celebrate this special evening. Afterwards, take a romantic stroll under the evening skies through
Bernheim’s beautiful winter landscape.

Make your reservation early; payment by credit card or check is required by Monday, February 4. Space
is limited. Call (502) 955-8512 for more information or to make your reservation.

April 2 and 3 Adopt a Tree

9am – 3pm
Research Center
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

In honor of Arbor Day, Bernheim invites you to adopt a tree to plant in your yard, school or community.
Bernheim will give you a free tree while they last. Stay tuned for additional activities. Donations are
accepted.

May 8 Mother’s Day Brunch

noon – 3pm
Garden Pavilion

Mom will love her time with you at this delicious brunch in the beautiful setting of Lake Nevin at
Bernheim. Stay tuned to bernheim.org for pricing, reservations and other details.
May 21 BloomFest
10am – 4pm
Visitor and Research Centers

Bernheim’s annual celebration of spring features the popular Woodland Faeries Costume Contest and
“Construction Zone”, Nature Discovery Stations, Kite Flying, KY Craft Artists, Live Music, Great food
including the Bloomin’ Brunch. Enjoy fun for the entire family at BloomFest!

May 21 Bloomin’ Brunch

Visitor Center

This delicious brunch takes place smack in the middle of Bernheim’s BloomFest and Spring Plant Sale –
plan to spend the day at Bernheim! Stay tuned to bernheim.org for pricing, reservations and other
details.

May 21 Spring Plant Sale

9am – 4pm
Members shop early: 8am
Visitor Center
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

Bernheim’s annual spring plant sale features Bernheim SelectTM, 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 plants are suitable for north central Kentucky
growing.

June 4 Family Picnic

7am – sunset
Bernheim
Free admission for all

Bring a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy the day with your family at Bernheim for our annual
“thank you” to the community. Bernheim’s environmental impact fee is waived on this day; free
admission to all.

June 4 and 5 Family Fishing Days

7am – sunset
Cedar Pond and Holly Pond near Bernheim’s Visitor Center
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, Bernheim is opening Cedar
Pond and Holly Pond to children accompanied by a parent. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of family
fun. During these two days, no license is required to fish. The only fee is the $5 per carload admission
at the front gate for non-members – members are always free and the fishing is free.

August 27 CONNECT at Bernheim

6:21 – 10:21pm
Sunset Amphitheatre
$5 suggested donation

CONNECT at Bernheim is a collision of art, music, science and technology around Lake Nevin at night.
Artists, scientists, naturalists, progressive thinkers and innocent bystanders unite in this celebration of
 creativity and technology - informed, infused and surrounded by nature. CONNECT is Bernheim’s grand
invitation for all to experiment, play, dance and dream. One can participate in the madness or simply
enjoy the sights and sounds. Beer and good food available at reasonable prices. Stay tuned to
bernheim.org for more details and a participation form.

September 17 BugFest
11am – 4pm
Visitor Center
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

Bernheim invites you and the kids to an INSECT SAFARI in Bernheim’s big backyard! Dance the Buggy
Boogie, taste the tempting Cricket Crunch, count the Pickled Ticks plus a whole host of other horrible
delights.

September 17 Fall Plant Sale

9am – 4pm
Members shop early: 8am
Visitor Center
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

Bernheim’s annual fall plant sale features Bernheim SelectTM and other plants chosen specifically for
exceptional foliar interest. Trees, shrubs and perennials perfect for year-round interest in the home
landscape will be available; proceeds benefit Bernheim.

October 15 ColorFest
10am – 5pm
Visitor and Education Centers
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

Bernheim’s annual ColorFest has affordable family fun surrounded by fall’s spectacular beauty with
great food, Kentucky crafts, the Scarecrow Jubilee and more. Enjoy the crisp fall beauty and great
nature-related activities for kids, refreshments, music and fun for all. You will find enlightening and
entertaining hands-on nature activities, distinctive crafts by Kentucky artists, pumpkin painting, a hay
maze and much more. Learn about bees, purple martins and other wildlife; relax and enjoy the striking
colors of fall on a hayride – bring family and friends and create your own perfect day at ColorFest.

October 16 ColorFest
noon – 5pm
Visitor and Education Centers
Free event with regular admission to Bernheim

Bernheim’s annual ColorFest has affordable family fun surrounded by fall’s spectacular beauty with
great food, Kentucky crafts, the Scarecrow Jubilee and more. Enjoy the crisp fall beauty and great
nature-related activities for kids, refreshments, music and fun for all. You will find enlightening and
entertaining hands-on nature activities, distinctive crafts by Kentucky artists, pumpkin painting, a hay
maze and much more. Learn about bees, purple martins and other wildlife; relax and enjoy the striking
colors of fall on a hayride – bring family and friends and create your own perfect day at ColorFest.

Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 Scarecrow Jubilee

Daily, 7am to close
Arboretum
Free with regular admission to Bernheim
 Scarecrow Jubilee is an open invitational to individuals, groups, artists and all to submit a hand-crafted,
ingenious creation out of recycled materials. Past submissions have included boy scouts eating bugs
around a campfire, a life-size dancing bee with her honeypot, a six-foot chicken and so many more.
These delightful beings grace the Bernheim landscape for several weeks with their charismatic
personalities. Charge up your imagination and sense of fun and submit a scarecrow of your own! The
2011 theme is Falling Leaves, Colorful Trees: Watching Autumn Activity. Look for guidelines and an
entry form at bernheim.org.

2011 Hours

Jan. 2 - Jan.31 7am – 5pm

Feb. 1- March 12 7am – 6pm
March 13 – May 31 7am – 8pm
June 1 – Aug. 31 7am – 9pm
Sept. 1 – Sept. 30 7am – 8pm
Oct. 1 – Oct. 31 7am – 7pm
Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 7am – 5pm

Closed January 1 and December 25.

Other Scheduled Events and Information

Holiday Tree Drop Off

Recycle your holiday tree at Bernheim. Your tree’s usefulness will continue as mulch for the arboretum. Drop your tree
off any time night or day in front of Bernheim’s gate on HWY 245. The collection point is at the turnaround on the left,
December 26 through January 31.

Third Saturdays New Series: Smart Gardens and Landscapes

Bernheim is offering a new series of hands-on workshops that teach sustainable horticulture
practices. Smart Garden and Landscapes programs are designed to help you transform your yard, urban
space, rooftop and street side into green spaces that are attractive, food-producing and beneficial to
people’s lives and the environment. Let Bernheim show you how to prepare and plan your own spring
garden as you learn about plants, soil, ecology, insects, wildlife and much more.

Composting
Saturday, January 15
Composting is the natural process by which plant material decomposes. Providing your garden
soil with a supply of compost adds organic matter and encourages the growth of beneficial
microbial life in the soil, which is good for plants. You will get a “quick and dirty” overview of the
science of composting and then learn valuable composting benefits and tips, what materials are
best for your compost, different systems that are available to you and general maintenance
practices. You will help construct a compost bin at the Research Center during the second half of
the workshop.

Edible Ornamental Gardens

Saturday, February 19
Growing your own food is fun and rewarding. February is the month to plan your garden, and to
start your seeds for the cool season vegetable plants indoors. You will learn to plan a successful
harvest armed with information on plant and site selection, garden design, preparation, labeling
and the care and maintenance of your beautiful – and fruitful – garden.
 Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, March 19
Proper watering technique is an essential gardening skill to learn. It is important to know when
to apply water and how much water to apply. Join this program to learn about watering
frequency and amount, watering techniques and timing, and water conserving catchment
systems (i.e., rain barrels) and practices.

Workshops take place at Bernheim’s Research Center from 10am – noon and are $10.00 for Bernheim
members and $15.00 for non-members. Registration is required; call (502) 955-8512.

The Smart Gardens and Landscapes monthly programs will focus on a different gardening theme each
quarter. Stay updated with your forest echo, Bernheim enews, Facebook and bernheim.org for
information on upcoming opportunities.

Quarterly New Series: Bernheim’s Forest Forays

Bernheim is pleased to announce the formation of an exciting public program series. Forest Forays have
been developed to provide extended opportunities to learn about and experience nature’s glory,
utilizing Bernheim’s Bean Property in the research forest. Forest Forays are a unique opportunity to
visit secluded natural areas with scientists, botanists, geologists and other specialized instructors, a
chance to bring together nature lovers with skilled interpreters and experts, possibly creating new
dialogues and innovative ideas regarding our natural world.

Forest Forays take place at Bernheim’s Bean House, directions and other pertinent information will be
available upon registration. Plan to spend the full day or a half a day in nature. Bring your lunch, good
hiking boots and remember to pack it all out when you head home.

Winter Foray
Saturday, February 5
Winter Plants
10am – noon
Despite the lack of sunshine and warmth, plants have developed adaptations that allow
them to survive through the cold winter months. Join us for this guided hike in the
research forest to learn why winter can be the best time to appreciate trees, how
mosses and lichens thrive in the cold, and how to spot the first signs of spring before
winter has ended. This one and a half hour hike offers something for every plant
enthusiast, from beginners to seasoned botanists.
Winter Raptors
1pm – 3pm
The varieties of habitat at Bernheim attract a diverse array of winter migrants, perhaps
none as inspiring as the raptors. This guided hike leads to an observation spot used to
view eagles and other raptors that make Bernheim their home during the cold months
of winter. Along the way, you will learn about Bernheim’s winter bird “residents” and
why these migrants are attracted to this large forest block.

Forest Forays are $25.00 for Bernheim members and $35.00 for non-members. You may choose to
participate in one or both of the day’s programs. Pre-registration and payment are necessary, call (502)
955-8512 by 4:30pm on the Friday before the program.

Stay tuned to your forest echo, Bernheim enews, Facebook and bernheim.org for information on these
future forays:
 Spring: Migratory Birds / Wildflowers
Summer: Moths of Bernheim / The Night Sky
Fall: Seeds and Fruits / The Fossil Record of Bernheim

Quarterly Volunteer Orientation Training

Bernheim hosts a quarterly orientation for anyone interested volunteering. People of all ages are
welcome and encouraged to attend. You must be 16 or older to volunteer on your own; family groups
may volunteer together.

Volunteers give 4 to over 400 hours per year, depending upon the individual. Opportunities range from
working on Bernheim trails, to gardening, to office and mailing assistance and more. Experience levels
can range from “ready to learn” to specialized skills. Register with Amy Joseph Landon at (502)
955.8512 x262. Connect with People. Connect with Nature. Volunteer at Bernheim.
Upcoming dates:
March 12
June 11
September 10
November 9
All sessions are 9:30am – 12:30pm, meeting location varies. Register in advance.

May 28 and 29 Focus on Flowers: Mastering Macro Photography of the Architecture of Flowers
with professional photographer Allen Rokach
6am – 6pm both days
Meet at Education Center parking lot
Bernheim Members: $270
Non- members; $300

Take advantage of Bernheim’s beautiful spring bloom and direct communication with one of the world’s
most acclaimed nature photographers. Learn techniques to capture the essence of floral macro-
photography with your digital camera in this two-day intensive workshop for advanced beginner to
serious photographers. The workshop includes training in “after capture” photo editing techniques.

October 22 and 23 Bernheim Ablaze: Mastering Fall Landscape Photography

with professional photographer Allen Rokach
6am – 6pm both days
Meet at Education Center parking lot
Bernheim Members: $270
Non- members; $300

Capture the essence of the natural landscape at Bernheim’s two–day digital photography workshop with
acclaimed nature photographer Allen Rokach. Advanced beginner to serious photographers.
Workshop includes training in “after capture” photo editing techniques.

Keep in touch with Bernheim: forest echo, Bernheim enews, Facebook and bernheim.org for information on ongoing
and other special programs such as:
First and Third Saturdays ECO Kids Discovery Days (Every Child Outside)
First Saturdays Pollywog Play Parties
First Wednesday s O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors)
Full Moons and Solstices Night Hikes
Special programs vary and include Naturalist in Training, wild edibles, beekeeping, nature hikes
and much more.
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Bernheim's gate is open every day 7am until near sunset. Closed December 25 and January 1. Admission to the park is
always free for members and free for all every weekday. Weekends and holidays have a $5 environmental impact fee
per vehicle for the non-members.

Schools and tour groups are welcome, learn more at bernheim.org and call in advance for fees and scheduling.

The Visitor Center and Gift Shop are open 9am to 5pm every day, including weekends. Isaacs Café, open 11am to 4pm
daily, is located in the Visitor Center with seasonal lunch items and delicious desserts.

Nature classes and group hiking opportunities are available; see current offerings at bernheim.org.

Bernheim is located in Clermont, KY. From I-65, take exit 112 and follow the signs. The entrance is approximately one
mile from the interstate.

Bernheim is a non-profit organization that relies on memberships, grants and donations for support.

Members:
Admission to Bernheim is FREE
Visit bernheim.org to learn more and to become a member.

Non-members:
Monday – Friday, FREE
Saturday, Sunday and Holiday fees:
$5 passenger car, minivan or motorcycle
$10 passenger van, RV
Buses, please call (502) 955-8512 in advance

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bernheimforest

Media Contact:
Susan Ritter
Marketing and Communications Officer
Desk: (502) 955-8512, x249
Cell: (502) 345-0585
Email: sritter@bernheim.org
Web: bernheim.org
Attached photo and additional photos are available in other formats/sizes upon request. © Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Bernheim's gate is open every day 7 a.m. until sunset, except December 25 and January 1. Admission to the park is always free for members and free for
all every weekday. Weekends and holidays have a $5 environmental impact fee per vehicle for the public. Schools and tour groups are welcome, please call in
advance for fees and scheduling. The Visitor Center and Gift Shop are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, including weekends. Isaac’s Café, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
daily, is located in the Visitor Center with seasonal lunch items and delicious desserts. Nature classes and group hiking opportunities are available, current
offerings are online at bernheim.org. Bernheim is located in Clermont, KY. From I-65, take exit 112 and follow the signs. The entrance is approximately one mile
from the interstate. Bernheim is a non-profit organization that relies on memberships, grants and donations for support.

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