Nature Explorations - Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

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05Jan

(CANCELED) Nature in Winter Walk

Explore the Preserve in its winter brilliance with Education Coordinator Kelly Joslin! Enjoy the quiet beauty of our habitats while learning how plants provide winter food and shelter for…

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14Oct

(CANCELLED) From Wildflowers to Bowman’s Tower Family Nature Walk

You’re in for a special treat! We’ll take a guided, early morning walk from our Visitor Center to Bowman’s Hill Tower. Along the way, we’ll discuss the interesting plants…

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06Oct

(CANCELLED) Perimeter Walk with Les Swartley

The Preserve would look very different without our ten-foot-tall deer fence. Have you ever wondered what lies along the edge of such a significant perimeter, which encompasses nearly 100…

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28Oct

(CANCELLED) Slimy Snakes, Terrifying Tarantulas, and Blind Bats with Pam Newitt

Are bats blind? Do toads give you warts? Myths like these are not unusual to hear – but are they true? Join Naturalist Pam Newitt and take on some…

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03May

Amphibian Adventures

The setting sun and rising moon add magic to a stroll through the woods. Join us as we explore the natural world during the evening hours. We will listen…

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30Jul

Children’s Moss Day

Bring the little ones to learn about Earth’s oldest plant–moss! Join us on nature’s carpet for an afternoon of both staff led and self-guided activities for children ages 3…

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09Feb

Collections Walk: Penn’s Woods

The Preserve is home to more than 700 species of native plants. Join us for an informative walk as we take a look at rare, unusual, and/or unique favorites…

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22Jun

Collections Walk: The Fern Trail

Dr. Edgar Wherry planted nearly 100 species of native ferns during his tenure at the Preserve. Over the years, their numbers have dwindled but many beautiful examples remain….

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20Oct

Collections Walk: The Millrace

Take a walk along the newly restored Millrace Trail with the collections crew and Glenn Blakely,…

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20Oct

Fall Foliage Walk with Jim Bray

The magic of fall color at the Preserve is mesmerizing; but have you ever wondered how and why the color change occurs? Join Naturalist Jim BRay as he shares…

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15Feb

Great Backyard Bird Count

This annual global four-day event engages bird watchers of all ages in counting the birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Anyone can…

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28Oct

History Hike: Whispers in the Woods with Mary Nogami

Join Naturalist Mary Nogami for a leisurely walk in Penn’s Woods and along Pidcock Creek. Under the colorful canopy of the fall foliage, listen to stories about the Revolutionary…

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29Sep

History Hike: Whispers in the Woods with Mary Nogami

Join Naturalist Mary Nogami for a leisurely walk in Penn’s Woods and along Pidcock Creek. Under the colorful canopy of the fall foliage, listen to stories about Revolutionary War…

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10Oct

Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (Series)

Mindfulness is a way of experiencing the world in the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental awareness. Join us in mindfully wandering through the Preserve, focusing on the change…

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17Oct

Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (Series)

Mindfulness is a way of experiencing the world in the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental awareness. Join us in mindfully wandering through the Preserve, focusing on the change…

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24Oct

Meandering Mindfully Through Fall’s Colors (Series)

Mindfulness is a way of experiencing the world in the present moment with curiosity and non-judgmental awareness. Join us in mindfully wandering through the Preserve, focusing on the change…

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16Aug

Nature Play Day

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

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21Sep

Nature Play Day

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

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14Oct

Sparrow Identification Workshop with Pete Bacinski

Pete Bacinski leads a comprehensive identification workshop featuring over 25 of our resident and wintering sparrows, as well as common rarities that visit Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His presentation…

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22Jun

Summer Nature Play Day

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

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