Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

Wednesday. May 26.  Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont, KY. Easy and moderate segment options for 3-1/2 up to 6-1/4 miles. 10 am Central/ 11 am Eastern. Join us for a joint hike with Nashville and Highland Rim Chapters with optional overnight stay. Our destination is a 90-year-old foundation-owned nature preserve south of Louisville, KY covering over 16,000 acres The first hike will leave from the beautiful LEED platinum visitor center and head around several small lakes, through the arboretum and cultivated gardens, and by permanent and ephemeral art installations. From there we’ll head on a second outing – into the research forest to hike more rugged trails and take a “tree walk” 75 feet above the forest floor. There is a requested $10/car donation. Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Caravan leaves Glenbrook Kroger Parking lot, 1010 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville at 7:45 am or meet at Bernheim. Those driving back home should expect to return by 6:30 pm; Overnight accommodations are on your own if you wish to stay for tomorrow’s event, consider Shepherdsville KY area or Campsites at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Please register with Jenny Fitzgerald for reservations and updates: 615-517-8185 or mrzfitz@gmail.com. Alternate date for inclement weather: Wednesday, June 2