Tin Man Finds His Heart in Bernheim Forest and Joins Other Giants

New giant arrives at Bernheim Forest: A nearly 3-story tall Tin Man

The Bernheim Forest giants have a new big friend.

Tin Man finds his heart in Bernheim Forest and joins other giants

At the Jackson-Yoe trailhead, visitors will notice "Heart of the Forest," a one-of-a-kind statue which stands at 27 feet tall.

Bernheim Forest’s new 27-foot Tin Man sculpture encourages connection with nature

"Heart of the Forest" invites park visitors to "reflect on their connection to the natural world and to experience Bernheim's 16,342 acres of wild beauty through a new lens."

A Sentinel of Steel: Bernheim’s Tin Man | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

Before the age of industry, these Kentucky knobs and valleys were part of an ancient, primeval forest. Towering white oaks and American chestnuts shaded a rich understory. Passenger pigeons once darkened the skies, roosting in vast numbers among the treetops. This was a land teeming with life. Bison trampled game trails worn into the hills. Wolves, bears, and cougars hunted the hollows. Streams ran clear, providing shelter for fish, salamanders,…