Bernheim Forest staff released bobwhite quail chicks today for the third consecutive year in an effort to reintroduce them to the forest. Fifty six-week old bobwhite quails waited in a crate, surrounded by a crowd of curious children and adults. The doors were opened, but the chicks needed some coaxing. Finally, they took their first […]
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Wild Pig Numbers Increasing in Kentucky
The feral pig problem is spreading in Kentucky. The animals aren’t native to the commonwealth, but were illegally brought into the state and let loose for hunting. They’ve been copiously reproducing ever since. In 2009, wild pigs were only in about 23 of Kentucky’s 120 counties. Now, they’re in 44, and spreading. Kentucky Department of […]
Taking a Stroll through Bernheim Forest
This year marks Bernheim Forest’s 80th year as a natural gem of this region. Just 25 miles south of Louisville, Bernheim is a scenic getaway that works to connect people with nature through its diverse educational programs, seasonal family events, and staggering natural beauty. Listen to the Show