Collections Walk: The Fern Trail
Dr. Edgar Wherry planted nearly 100 species of native ferns during his tenure at the Preserve. Over the years, their numbers have dwindled but many beautiful examples remain. Take a walk with local fern expert Janet Novac to explore the Fern Trail while learning its colorful history and our ongoing restoration efforts.
Summer 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)
Collections Walk: Founders’ Pond
The original pond received a much needed facelift last year. Come discover this gem and all of the fabulous plants included in the collection. About Collections Walks: The Preserve is home to more than 700 species of native plants. Join us for informative walks as we take a look at rare, unusual and/or unique favorites of our curator, Collections Committee and naturalists.
Moth Madness with Elena Tartaglia, Ph.D.
Join Elena Tartaglia, Ph.D., to explore nighttime nature! This program is a prelude to the citizen science project, National Moth Week, held July 20 - 28, 2019. We will start the program with a presentation about the important role of moths in the ecosystem and then head out for up-close observation of the fascinating insects, which will be attracted to a black light in our meadow. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Count
Come for an all-day event focusing on our fluttering friends. Why count butterflies? It helps scientists piece together the big picture of the distribution and population size of each species counted, including changes over time. And it's fun! You will learn to identify the different types of butterflies and the native plants that they utilize at the Preserve. Please bring binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens, and a field guide, if you have one. Make sure you have plenty of water, snacks, and appropriate sun protection. Join us for all or part of the day; all experience levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced butterfliers. Please meet the group at the Visitor Center.
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. This vigorous walk leaves from the Visitor Center. Ages 10 and up.
Family Bug Safari with Pam Newitt
Bring the whole family to look for bugs! Join naturalist Pam Newitt for a hands-on educational program all about insects. We will find out where insects live and what they eat. As part of your program fee, you will get a bug box in which to keep the bugs you find. We will build an insect zoo to get a close-up look at our arthropod friends, then release them all at the end of the program. Ages 5 and up.
Butterfly Walk with Mary Anne Borge
Join Naturalist Mary Anne Borge for a stroll through the Preserve and learn about the butterflies’ wonderful world. From tiger swallowtails to monarchs, discover which winged wonders live here, who is just passing through and the native plants that support them. Mary Anne Borge is a naturalist, photographer, writer, and educator. She is a certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, a contributor to Butterfly Gardener magazine, and a volunteer at the Preserve for more than 10 years. She shares her fascination with nature through her writing and photography on her blog, www.the-natural-web.org.
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. This vigorous walk leaves from the Visitor Center. Ages 10 and up.
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)
Collections Walk: The Plants of the Meadow
This walk will feature the collection found within our meadow and will discuss plans for the Aquetong Meadow Expansion project. About Collections Walks: The Preserve is home to more than 700 species of native plants. Join us for informative walks as we take a look at rare, unusual and/or unique favorites of our curator, Collections Committee and naturalists.
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. This vigorous walk leaves from the Visitor Center. 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.