Workshops & Events
Ecology & Conservation
Growing Native Plants: Seed Collection with Jason Ksepka
Take advantage of the expertise of Preserve Curator Jason Ksepka and learn how to collect seed from the plants in your own backyard. This class will take you through the steps needed to successfully and responsibly collect native plant seeds. Timing of seed collection, as well as techniques and supplies suggested for seed storage and cleaning, will also be covered. Participants will take home a packet of native seeds.
Weed Patrol
Join Grounds Manager Rick Fonda for a great way to learn and give back at the same time! Learn to identify native and non-native plants, the importance of biodiversity, and how to remove and dispose of invasive species properly. Your efforts will help to protect our native plant collections. Groups, individuals, and families are welcome. Dress for the weather and working in the woods. Gloves and tools will be supplied or bring your own. FREE for all! Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Volunteer Coordinator Regina Moriarty at 215.862.2924 ext. 110 or moriarty@bhwp.org.
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.
Birding Programs
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.
Art, Health & Nature
Holiday Wreath Workshop with Miles Arnott Session 1
Join the fun and make a festive holiday wreath out of natural materials and native plants, including juniper, white pine, and holly. Preserve Executive Director Miles Arnott leads the workshop with a step-by-step demonstration and hands-on instruction to help you create a work of art you’ll be proud to display during the holiday season. Space is limited for this program so register early. For ages 14 and up. Registration fee includes includes all materials. Advance registration with payment required by December 2, 2019.
Holiday Wreath Workshop with Miles Arnott Session 2
Join the fun and make a festive holiday wreath out of natural materials and native plants, including juniper, white pine, and holly. Preserve Executive Director Miles Arnott leads the workshop with a step-by-step demonstration and hands-on instruction to help you create a work of art you’ll be proud to display during the holiday season. Space is limited for this program so register early. For ages 14 and up. Registration fee includes includes all materials. Advance registration with payment required by December 2, 2019.
Edible Ornaments for Birds
During the winter, it is a challenge for birds to find sufficient food to survive; natural food sources are limited. Make several natural "ornaments" for birds that you can use to decorate outdoor trees. Please bring a container for your ornaments. ALLERGY ALERT: Nuts are used in these projects.