Mornings in the Meadow
Native bees and butterflies gather nectar or pollen from milkweeds, mints, bonesets and coneflowers. Take a guided tour of our 4-acre meadow to learn about native warm season grasses, meadow ecology and plant-pollinator interactions. The naturalist leading this vigorous walk will meet participants at the Pavilion at 8:30 am. Ages 10 and up.
Fall Morning Bird Walk
The Preserve's diverse variety of native plants offers migrating birds a smorgasbord of fruits and the insects they attract. Join us as we search the woods for warblers, thrushes, and other species and learn about the plants that help fuel their flight.
Fall Morning Bird Walk
The Preserve's diverse variety of native plants offers migrating birds a smorgasbord of fruits and the insects they attract. Join us as we search the woods for warblers, thrushes, and other species and learn about the plants that help fuel their flight.
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!
Fall Morning Bird Walk
The Preserve's diverse variety of native plants offers migrating birds a smorgasbord of fruits and the insects they attract. Join us as we search the woods for warblers, thrushes, and other species and learn about the plants that help fuel their flight.
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)
Fall Morning Bird Walk
The Preserve's diverse variety of native plants offers migrating birds a smorgasbord of fruits and the insects they attract. Join us as we search the woods for warblers, thrushes, and other species and learn about the plants that help fuel their flight.
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.
Perimeter Walk with naturalist Les Swartley
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 as he takes you on an excursion around our boundary to study the contrast between our grounds and the neighboring landscapes. This is a rigorous walk requiring a good degree of balance. Dress for weather and wear sturdy hiking shoes appropriate for possible wet terrain.
Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (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.
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 (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.
Penn’s Woods Tree Trail Walk
Penn’s Woods is a 9-acre arboretum within the Preserve that showcases our collection of native trees. Join volunteer Jeffrey Buckwalter and naturalist Jim Bray to explore the history of the Penn’s Woods Tree Trail, discover why native trees work best in the landscape and the environmental benefits of trees.
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 (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.
Learn About Lichens with Dennis Waters
Are they plants? Are they fungi? They're both! Lichens are everywhere you look and they are as fascinating as they are unbiquitous. Join lichenologist Dennis Waters to learn about these remarkable botanical partnerships. Understand how they work and why they have grown to be so dependent on each other. Following a short talk, we will take an excursion into the Preserve to find lichens growing on trees, on rocks, and on the ground. You will learn about their lifestyles, their habitats, and their important contributions to ecosystems. You'll have plenty of chances to tour your hand at identifying the lichens you see. Dennis Waters has been a lichenologist for ten years. He is currently completing his first lichenological survey of Mercer County, New Jersey, in collaboration with the New York Botanical Garden, the Mercer County Park Commission, and the D&R Greenway Land Trust. In recent years he has been part of lichen surveys in Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, the Dare Regional Biodiversity Hotspot in North Carolina, the Straits Counties of Michigan, and the Talladega National Forest in Alabama.
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.