Ecology & Conservation - Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

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30Oct

An Evening With Owls

In this partnership program with the Wild Bird Research Group, learn firsthand about some of Pennsylvania’s more elusive raptors. This in-person experience will focus on the Northern…

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20Nov

An Evening With Owls (Session 2)

In this partnership program with the Wild Bird Research Group, learn firsthand about some of Pennsylvania’s more elusive raptors. This in-person experience will focus on the Northern…

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11Jan

For the Birds: Right Seed, Right Feeder

Do you enjoy watching all the activity at your bird feeder? Or do you want to…

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02Aug

Fungi Friday

Spend a morning at the Preserve learning about fungi and then join us for a walk to the moss garden to explore the various species we have right here…

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13Apr

Growing Native Plants: Make and Take Bog Planter

Bring a piece of the Preserve home with you! Your new bog garden will include three plants suited for boggy conditions that will thrive in your pot! Our make…

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11May

Growing Native Plants: Mother’s Day Make and Take Basket

Get ready for Mother’s Day with a special planter for mom made with love by you. Our make & take table will be open next to the Visitor Center…

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12May

Growing Native Plants: Mother’s Day Make and Take Basket

Get ready for Mother’s Day with a special planter for mom made with love by you. Our make & take table will be open next to the Visitor Center…

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23Feb

Growing Native Plants: Propagation From Seed

Start your wildflower gardening early! Take advantage of BHWP Curator Jason Ksepka’s expertise and learn how to start native wildflowers from seed. Jason will discuss interesting seed germination processes…

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29Sep

Growing Native Plants: Seed Collection with Jason Ksepka

We often forget that the reason for a flower is to manufacture seeds. Take advantage of the expertise of Preserve Curator Jason Ksepka and learn how to collect seed…

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28Sep

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…

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14Apr

Hummingbirds 101 with Pat Sutton

Get ready, get set for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds! Even if you think you know everything about these winged jewels, expect to be surprised by what you learn during this presentation…

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07Nov

Knowing Native Plants: From Flowers to Seeds with Ed Lignowski, PhD (Virtual Program)

How do angiosperms reproduce sexually? Ed Lignowski, Ph.D., a former college botany/plant physiology professor, will answer that question and more. He will discuss the life cycles of flowering plants,…

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11Nov

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…

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10Nov

Learn About Lichens with Dennis Waters

Are they plants? Are they fungi? They’re both! Lichens are everywhere you look and they are…

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31Jul

Moss Basics and Garden Survey

Get up close and personal with some of the preserve’s smallest plants. Moss experts and novices alike are asked to join us for a short introduction to our moss…

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16Jun

Pollinators and Pollination Strategies

Many plants depend on the assistance of a third party, usually an animal, to help them successfully achieve pollination. How do plants entice visitors to their flowers, and then…

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29Jun

Pollinators and Pollination Strategies

Many plants depend on the assistance of a third party, usually an animal, to help them successfully achieve pollination. How do plants entice visitors to their flowers, and then…

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06Oct

Weed Patrol

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

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25May

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,…

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01Jun

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,…

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