A recent study published in the journal Science revealed that butterfly populations in the United States declined 22% between 2000 and 2020. The drop in the Northeastern United States was even worse: 32.6%. Much of the data used for this …
American Holly and Canada Hemlock: Important Wildlife Food and Habitat Autumn oranges, yellows and reds are not the only colors on the Preserve this November. Check out a couple of our native evergreens!
Naturalist Guided Walks Extended Through Nov. 11
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with Education Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve encompasses the Indigenous territory known as Lenape-hoking, the ancestral homelands of the Lenape peoples. We pay respect and honor to the indigenous caretakers of this land, from time …
Ask a Naturalist Q: How can I help overwintering birds? — MS Since winter birds face limited food sources, frozen water and inadequate shelter, they can use our help. Having native plants in your yard is a great way to …
Ask a Naturalist Q: Is there anything I should be doing to prepare my garden beds for winter? What should I do about the fallen leaves? — S.M. As temperatures cool and fall starts slipping into winter, is there anything …
Cheers to 90 Years! Celebrate our 90th anniversary with a journey through time
The Incredible Journey of Nature’s Regal Lepidoptera, The Monarch By Elizabeth Jordan Whether you watched The Incredible Journey (1963) as a child or viewed it more recently with your children or grandchildren, the story of three pets who traveled 300 …
The Most Important Party of the Year On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Preserve will be hosting Rooted in Our Future, its annual signature fundraiser. Now in its 4th year, this event is equal parts a community celebration and a crucial …
Ask a Naturalist Q: I’ve heard that pollinators are in trouble. What can I do to help them? — G.Z. You are correct! Insect populations in general have dropped dramatically in the past 50 years; according to some studies, the …