Talks, Walks & Lectures
Whispers in the Woods
Come join naturalist Mary Nogami for a leisurely walk in Penn’s Woods and along Pidcock Creek. Under a colorful canopy of fall foliage, listen to stories about Revolutionary War soldiers and notable historical citizens of New Hope and Washington's Crossing …
Winter Solstice Walk
Instead of hunkering down and bemoaning the longest night of the year—also known as the winter solstice—celebrate with a stroll through the Preserve with Education Coordinator Kelly Joslin. We’ll celebrate the joys of winter with a walk on the Preserve …
Butterfly Lifestyles
Over 50 species of beautiful butterflies can be seen at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Learn about the lifestyles of some of the common and uncommon species from naturalist Mary Anne Borge, including the ones that make their home here and …
Morning Meadow Walks
Amidst a sea of waving green grasses, native bees and butterflies gather nectar or pollen from milkweeds, mints, bonesets and coneflowers. Before the day heats up, take a guided tour of our 4-acre meadow to learn about native warm …
Book Discussion – Red-Tails in Love: A Wildlife Drama in Central Park
When a pair of red-tailed hawks builds a nest atop a Fifth Avenue apartment house across the street from the model-boat pond, author Marie Winn and a cadre of fellow naturalists are soon transformed into obsessed hawk watchers. The hilarious …
Perimeter Walk
The Preserve would look very different without our 10-foot-tall deer fence. Have you ever wondered what lies along the edge of such a significant perimeter that encompasses nearly 100 acres of pristine and diverse woodland habitat? Join Naturalist Les Swartley …
Mushroom Walk
Many plant-focused people are not aware of the important roles that fungi, including mushrooms, play in the lives of plants. There would be no land plants were it not for the fungi that nourish them! Marion Kyde, Ph.D., will cover …
Tales from a Naturalist’s Diary with Pete Bacinski
Join us for a program that is complete with all those natural history facts and questions you never thought to ask. Filled with images of Mother Nature’s oddities, naturalist Pete Bacinski’s presentation will touch on birds, wildflowers, ferns, mammals, and …
Learn About Lichens
Are they plants? Are they fungi? No, they’re both! Lichens are everywhere you look, and they are as fascinating as they are ubiquitous. Join lichenologist Dennis Waters to learn about these remarkable botanical partnerships—how they work and how they have …