Preserve Notes

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! 

Naturalist Guided Walks Extended Through Nov. 11

Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with Education Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve encompasses the Indigenous territory known as Lenape-hoking, the ancestral homelands of the Lenape peoples. We pay respect and honor to the indigenous caretakers of this land, from time …

Cheers to 90 Years! Celebrate our 90th anniversary with a journey through time