A meadow is an ecosystem populated primarily with herbaceous (non-woody) plants, including wildflowers, grasses and grass-like plants such as sedges and rushes. One meadow may offer many different habitats, based on its topography, soil composition and moisture content, and proximity …
Right now, erosion from increased stormwater is an issue across the Delaware Valley. More impervious surfaces, like roads and parking lots, can allow more water to flow into our streams than ever before. When long-term volunteer and member of the …
As we count down the days until our Native Plant Nursery Season Opening, the Nursery is buzzing with more than just the usual potting activity. If you’ve visited us in past seasons, you’ll notice a literal shift in our horizon: …
The Delaware Valley is a lush and beautiful place to live and garden. The features of the landscape that people admire most are exactly what draw in deer that have been forced out of their natural habitats. These gentle creatures …
Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) is a spring ephemeral wildflower native to moist deciduous forests of eastern North America — and the namesake of our own Twinleaf Book & Gift Shop. Its most distinctive feature is its deeply divided, two-lobed leaf, which …
Amy Everett can’t exactly recall her first time at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. She was born and raised in Doylestown and her first visits to the Preserve were with her teenage friends. Amy’s commitment to public service began as a …
Trilliums (Trillium spp.) are the quintessential spring ephemerals—a group of plants that make a fleeting appearance each spring—and are widely considered the most elusive among them. Ask a wildflower enthusiast what they’re most excited to see in March and April, …
Throughout the year, Preserve Notes spotlights local groups who share like-minded missions to our own. This month, we’re delighted to introduce you to In Color Birding, a non-profit organization launched in 2021 whose mission is to provide an entry point …
A recent study published in the journal Science revealed that butterfly populations in the United States declined 22% between 2000 and 2020. The drop in the Northeastern United States was even worse: 32.6%. Much of the data used for this …
American Holly and Canada Hemlock: Important Wildlife Food and Habitat Autumn oranges, yellows and reds are not the only colors on the Preserve this November. Check out a couple of our native evergreens!