Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve Interpretive Naturalist Training Program (2024)

What is a plant, how do they function? What is a native/non-native species and why does it matter? This class will be an introduction to plants and discuss physiology and identification.

CLASS DATE:
START TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

Volunteers have been a mainstay at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve since its inception. A BHWP Interpretive Naturalist is an individual passionate about native plants and the natural world. They undergo an intensive training program and use their knowledge to give back to the BHWP community. The Naturalist Training Program began in 2006 and sought to inspire the appreciation and understanding of native plants in the natural world as well as the landscape. We hope to continue and broaden this program to include a variety of opportunities for volunteers to share the experience and knowledge they gained with the general public. This new, dynamic program consists of three major components: an initial training course, volunteer service hours and continuing education.

This class is part of the Native Plant Ambassador Program. It is intended for Native Plant Advocates and Interpretive Naturalists in Training.
It should not be sold individually.

This introductory class will review the history of BHWP. We will learn how we were founded and discuss what happened during the early years to shape who we are today. It will include an overview of our unique geology and hydrology that support our rich tapestry of native plants.

CLASS DATE: March 16, 2024
START TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

Volunteers have been a mainstay at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve since its inception. A BHWP Interpretive Naturalist is an individual passionate about native plants and the natural world. They undergo an intensive training program and use their knowledge to give back to the BHWP community. The Naturalist Training Program began in 2006 and sought to inspire the appreciation and understanding of native plants in the natural world as well as the landscape. We hope to continue and broaden this program to include a variety of opportunities for volunteers to share the experience and knowledge they gained with the general public. This new, dynamic program consists of three major components: an initial training course, volunteer service hours and continuing education.

This class is part of the Native Plant Ambassador Program. It is intended for Native Plant Advocates and Interpretive Naturalists in Training.
It should not be sold individually.

Gain an understanding of one of the largest pieces of the Preserve, our nursery, and the plant sales floor. Learn what we sell and why. Learn techniques to help customers pick the right plant for their gardens.

CLASS DATE: April 6, 2024
START TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

Volunteers have been a mainstay at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve since its inception. A BHWP Interpretive Naturalist is an individual passionate about native plants and the natural world. They undergo an intensive training program and use their knowledge to give back to the BHWP community. The Naturalist Training Program began in 2006 and sought to inspire the appreciation and understanding of native plants in the natural world as well as the landscape. We hope to continue and broaden this program to include a variety of opportunities for volunteers to share the experience and knowledge they gained with the general public. This new, dynamic program consists of three major components: an initial training course, volunteer service hours and continuing education.

This class is part of the Native Plant Ambassador Program. It is intended for Native Plant Advocates and Interpretive Naturalists in Training.
It should not be sold individually.

This class will review the basics of the interpretive method. We will discuss the various audiences of the Preserve and the ways to engage each. We will learn to foster inquiry-based questions and a sense of wonder. A naturalist must be able to not just see but observe, to not only hear but listen. In addition, we will review the steps to develop a theme for your guided walk.

CLASS DATE: May 11, 2024
START TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

Volunteers have been a mainstay at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve since its inception. A BHWP Interpretive Naturalist is an individual passionate about native plants and the natural world. They undergo an intensive training program and use their knowledge to give back to the BHWP community. The Naturalist Training Program began in 2006 and sought to inspire the appreciation and understanding of native plants in the natural world as well as the landscape. We hope to continue and broaden this program to include a variety of opportunities for volunteers to share the experience and knowledge they gained with the general public. This new, dynamic program consists of three major components: an initial training course, volunteer service hours and continuing education.

This class is part of the Native Plant Ambassador Program. It is intended for Native Plant Advocates and Interpretive Naturalists in Training.
It should not be sold individually.

This class will explore the native plants of PA. We will discuss what is native and why they are essential to our local ecosystem. Each season brings with it a whole host of highlightable species. We’ll discuss the seasonal champions and PA’s Native Plants Seasonal Highlights

CLASS DATE: JUNE 29, 2024
START TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

Volunteers have been a mainstay at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve since its inception. A BHWP Interpretive Naturalist is an individual passionate about native plants and the natural world. They undergo an intensive training program and use their knowledge to give back to the BHWP community. The Naturalist Training Program began in 2006 and sought to inspire the appreciation and understanding of native plants in the natural world as well as the landscape. We hope to continue and broaden this program to include a variety of opportunities for volunteers to share the experience and knowledge they gained with the general public. This new, dynamic program consists of three major components: an initial training course, volunteer service hours and continuing education.

This class is part of the Native Plant Ambassador Program. It is intended for Native Plant Advocates and Interpretive Naturalists in Training.
It should not be sold individually.

One of the pieces that makes BHWP unique is that we are an accredited museum. We have three distinct “collections” on site, the museum collection being just one of them. In total, we have nearly one-third of all of Pennsylvania’s native plants on site. We will discuss each of these collections, what they are comprised of, and how to discuss them with the visiting public.

CLASS DATE: JULY 20, 2024
START TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

Volunteers have been a mainstay at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve since its inception. A BHWP Interpretive Naturalist is an individual passionate about native plants and the natural world. They undergo an intensive training program and use their knowledge to give back to the BHWP community. The Naturalist Training Program began in 2006 and sought to inspire the appreciation and understanding of native plants in the natural world as well as the landscape. We hope to continue and broaden this program to include a variety of opportunities for volunteers to share the experience and knowledge they gained with the general public. This new, dynamic program consists of three major components: an initial training course, volunteer service hours and continuing education.

This class is part of the Native Plant Ambassador Program. It is intended for Native Plant Advocates and Interpretive Naturalists in Training.
It should not be sold individually.