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17JanNon-native earthworms and their effects on mid-Atlantic forest soils – Jan. 17 – WLS 2021
Earthworms are ecosystem engineers that influence essentially all physical, chemical and biological soil properties. In the mid-Atlantic region, non-native earthworms of European origin colonized the secondary forests hundreds of…
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24JanGetting to the Source of Our Native Plants: Does Provenance Matter? – Jan. 24 – WLS 2021
As native plants gain popularity in the horticultural trade, there are important issues and challenges that need to be considered. The potential for genetic exchange between cultivated native plants…
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31JanHow the Geology of Bowman’s Hill Influences Our Environment – Jan. 31 – WLS 2021
Join local geologist Phil Getty on a virtual tour of the geology in and around Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Learn how Bowman Hill’s unique geology was formed and the…
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07FebThe Bird and the Bean: A Coffee Connection – Feb. 7 – WLS 2021
Every day, we see a variety of certification labels on packages of coffee and other foods: fair trade, organic, non-GMO and more. One certification on the rise is the…
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28FebNature’s Best Hope – Feb. 28 – WLS 2021
Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at…
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18MarBirding for Beginners (Virtual Lecture) Mar. 18, 2021
If you’ve always wanted to begin watching birds, but didn’t know where to start, this is your opportunity. Pam Newitt, Preserve Naturalist, educator and ornithological enthusiast, will teach us…
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23AprImproving Composition in Your Landscape, Nature and Travel Photographs (Virtual Lecture, Apr. 23)
Bucks County is, without a doubt, beautiful. Its varied landscapes and rich history have brought artists of all kinds to the region. Join local photographer Josh Friedman for an…
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09AprNatives in Your Landscaping (Native Plant Nursery Opening Special)
Are you interested in “going native” but are unsure how to start? Are you looking to understand what plants will best suit your landscaping objectives? In this presentation, nationally…
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08AprWetland Engineers – Thursday Night Nature (April 8)
Bogs and swamps are magical places that hold a variety of secret interactions, shaping the way…
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06MayChanging Weather Patterns in PA: How does this impact our environmental goals? – Thursday Night Nature (May 6)
The climate is changing globally and our long-term plans should include how these changes impact Pennsylvania…
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13MayTales from the Crypt: Using Dead Plants to Resurrect the Past and Predict the Future – Thursday Night Nature (May 13)
What is a native plant? The most commonly used definition for American plants is any species…
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03JunForest Bathing: Finding Wellness Naturally – Thursday Night Nature (June 3)
Explore the wellness benefits available to you by spending time in a natural environment. This presentation…