Nature Explorations
Nature at Night
Nocturnal nature is full of beauty and mystery. September is a great time to explore the Preserve and discover the fascinating life history of creatures big and small. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and we will search the meadow for signs of nocturnal nature, including the most industrious creatures of them all: spiders!
Nature Play Day
Come join us for an afternoon of play in nature! Our Visitor Center will be filled with FUN and thematic self-guided activities, art projects, and opportunities for a guided hike. This is a drop-in, family program. Fees: Members FREE; Non-member $3 (includes Preserve admission)
History Hike: Whispers in the Woods with Mary Nogami
Join Naturalist Mary Nogami for a leisurely walk in Penn’s Woods and along Pidcock Creek. Under the colorful canopy of the fall foliage, listen to stories about Revolutionary War soldiers and notable historical citizens of New Hope and Washington Crossing whose lives still impact us today. Ages 8 & up.
Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (Session 1 of 3 Part Series)
Note this program takes place on three consecutive Wednesdays, starting with this first program. Individual sessions are not available for purchase. Mindfulness is a way of experiencing the world in the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental awareness. Join Sally Unger, MA, a Qigong and Tai Chi Easy instructor, in mindfully wandering through the Preserve, focusing on the change of seasons through four of our senses: sight, hearing, touch, and smell. Deepen your connection with the natural world and nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Please note this series must be purchased as a whole, in advance. Individual sessions are not available for purchase. Sandy Unger, MA, is trained in teaching Mindfulness Based Stree Reduction (MBSR) at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. She is also a certified Qigong and Tai Chi Easy certified teacher through the Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi, and a member of the National Qigong Association.
Wildflowers to Bowman’s Tower Family Nature Walk
You're in for a treat! Join us for a guided, early morning walk from our Visitor Center to Bowman's Hill Tower. Along the way, we'll discuss the interesting plants and habitats we encounter.
Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (Session 2 of 3 Part Series)
Mindfulness is a way of experiencing the world in the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental awareness. Join Sally Unger, MA, a Qigong and Tai Chi Easy instructor, in mindfully wandering through the Preserve, focusing on the change of seasons through four of our senses: sight, hearing, touch, and smell. Deepen your connection with the natural world and nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Please note this series must be purchased as a whole, in advance. Individual sessions are not available for purchase. Sandy Unger, MA, is trained in teaching Mindfulness Based Stree Reduction (MBSR) at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. She is also a certified Qigong and Tai Chi Easy certified teacher through the Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi, and a member of the National Qigong Association. Online booking for this program closes on October 7, 2019. To register online, click here. If you wish to register after October 7, please call 215.862.2924 for space availability and reservations.
Collections Walk: The Mill Race
Take a walk along the newly restored Mill Race Trail with the collections crew and Glenn Blakely, a volunteer with the Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park. He was instrumental in restoring the functioning water channel as part of a larger effort to restore the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill on Pidcock Creek. You’ll learn about 19th technological ingenuity while strolling between the creek and the mill race in the colorful light of the streamside forest.
Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (Session 3 of 3 Part Series)
Mindfulness is a way of experiencing the world in the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental awareness. Join Sally Unger, MA, a Qigong and Tai Chi Easy instructor, in mindfully wandering through the Preserve, focusing on the change of seasons through four of our senses: sight, hearing, touch, and smell. Deepen your connection with the natural world and nourish your mind, body, and spirit. Please note this series must be purchased as a whole, in advance. Individual sessions are not available for purchase. Sandy Unger, MA, is trained in teaching Mindfulness Based Stree Reduction (MBSR) at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. She is also a certified Qigong and Tai Chi Easy certified teacher through the Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi, and a member of the National Qigong Association. Online booking for this program closes on October 7, 2019. To register online, click here. If you wish to register after October 7, please call 215.862.2924 for space availability and reservations.
Fall Foliage Walk with Jim Bray
Have you ever wondered how and why the beautiful fall color at the Preserve happens? Join naturalist Jim Bray as he shares his knowledge of trees, from color changes to medicinal value and more, on this interactive walk.
Owl Prowl
Join us for an after-hours hike as we search for these nocturnal birds. We’ll start indoors and discuss how to identify the species we may see or hear. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through wet trail conditions. For ages 8 and up.
Owl Prowl
Join us for an after-hours hike as we search for these nocturnal birds. We’ll start indoors and discuss how to identify the species we may see or hear. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through wet trail conditions. For ages 8 and up.
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 a naturalist. We’ll celebrate the joys of winter with a walk on the trails at a time when the sun is lowest in the sky and we experience the shortest days of the year. We’ll conclude in the Visitor Center with hot drinks and cookies.