2018 – Page 4 – Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

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25Jul

CANCELLED Mornings in the Meadow

Amidst a sea of waving green grasses, native bees and butterflies gather nectar or pollen from milkweeds, mints, bonesets, and coneflowers. Before the day heats up, take a guided…

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22Aug

Mornings in the Meadow

Amidst a sea of waving green grasses, native bees and butterflies gather nectar or pollen from milkweeds, mints, bonesets, and coneflowers. Before the day heats up, take a guided…

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07Jul

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 21 – 29, 2018. We…

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09Sep

Natural Landscape Design: Meadows, Woods, and Water with Larry Weaner

Natural gardens reduce maintenance needs, improve the environment, and enhance the beauty of any residential property. Through a series of case studies, this presentation details techniques for gracefully integrating…

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21Sep

(CANCELLED)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…

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17Aug

Nature Play Day

Come for an afternoon of play in nature! Our Visitor Center will be filled with fun and thematic self-guided activities and art projects. Join us for a guided hike,…

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22Sep

Nature Play Day

Come for an afternoon of play in nature! Our Visitor Center will be filled with fun and thematic self-guided activities and art projects. Join us for a guided hike,…

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21Jul

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…

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09Aug

Night Sky Starwatch Party with BMA2

It’s cloudy today! The Starwatch Party, originally scheduled for August 7, is postponed until the program’s cloud date: Thursday, August 9, from 8 – 9:30 pm.

The night sky is…

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04Aug

Passport to Nature

We are teaming up with our friends at the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to offer a day of adventure in nature. Stop by the Preserve’s Visitor…

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22Jul

Restoring American Chestnut, Butternut, and American Elm in Our Landscape

Join Preserve Curator Jason Ksepka to learn why we want to restore these important native trees, what work has been done by others to do so, how the Preserve…

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19Aug

The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

The invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014. This session will discuss what it is, how to identify it, why we are…

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07Jul

Weed Patrol

Join Preserve Grounds Manager Rick Fonda for a fun morning in the woods. Learn to identify native and non-native plants and how to remove and dispose of invasive species…

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04Aug

Weed Patrol

Join us for a fun morning in the woods. Meet Preserve Grounds Manager Rick on the Visitor Center porch for details regarding the morning’s tasks. Jobs will likely…

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22Sep

Weed Patrol

Join us for a fun morning in the woods. Meet Preserve Grounds Manager Rick on the Visitor Center porch for details regarding the morning’s tasks. Jobs will likely…

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06Oct

Weed Patrol

Join us for a fun morning in the woods. Meet Preserve Grounds Manager Rick on the Visitor Center porch for details regarding the morning’s tasks. Jobs will likely…

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17Feb

(CANCELED) Owl Babies

Who is on the nest in the dead of winter? Owls! Join Katie Martens, education specialist from the Delaware Canal State Park, as she reads Martin Waddell’s classic book,…

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07Feb

(CANCELLED) Qigong: Awaken the Healer Within (Series)

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient self-care practice that is a component of traditional Chinese medicine. This course will focus on physical postures and movements, slow deep breathing and…

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15Mar

18th Annual Land Ethics Symposium

Each year, this informative conference focuses on ways to create low-maintenance, economical and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Participants have opportunities to network and share…

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08Apr

Behind-the-Scenes Nursery Tour (Members Only)

Join Preserve Nursery Manager Jake Fitzpatrick for a walk-through of the Preserve’s growing area. Normally closed off to all visitors, this is your chance to see how we grow…

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