Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest became an official partner in 2022.

Bernheim’s mission is to connect people with nature. Bernheim is the largest privately held contiguous forest block in the eastern United States dedicated to conservation and education. Bourbon maker Isaac Wolfe Bernheim established the arboretum and forest in 1929 as a gift to the people of Kentucky. A recent land acquisition brought the total acreage of land that Bernheim protects to 16,140. Fun, educational programs, diverse tree collections, 40 miles of hiking trails and varied landscapes are available every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. A $10 per car donation is suggested for non-members. Bernheim is in Clermont, Ky., about 20 minutes south of the Louisville airport.

The Forecastle Foundation will focus its efforts on Bernheim Forest’s “Bernheim Under Threat” project located in the Bernheim Cedar Wildlife Corridor in Clermont, KY. The project’s goal is to successfully defeat LG&E’s proposed pipeline and condemnation lawsuit of Cedar Groves Wildlife Cordier, ensuring Bernheim’s conservation land remains protected. To do so, Bernheim is working to educate and inspire action by the public in conservation issues. Since July 2019, Bernheim has educated the local community about conservation easements and the value of land conservation.