Our Staff PETER COUCHMAN, Executive Director 215.862.2924 x104 Peter Couchman is a hybrid between a vegetable gardening father and an ornamental horticulturist mother, germinated and grown in Gettysburg, PA. While still a teenager, Peter began a career as a professional …
Special Events at the Preserve, Community Connectivity At the Preserve, every gathering is an opportunity to cultivate connection — to nature, knowledge and one another. Our special events are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, celebrate the Preserve’s unique destination as …
Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you energized by the brisk temperatures of fall and the beauty of winter soon upon us. In my springtime correspondence, I highlighted the season opening of our Native Plant Nursery as a powerful …
What is the Native Plant Advocate Program? The Native Plant Advocate Program is the updated revision of our beloved naturalist program. We have realized that the information presented during the previous training sessions is of value and interest for more …
A Reflection on Pride by Preserve Executive Director Peter Couchman Originally published in Preserve Notes, June, 2023
Volunteers are active in every department at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Whether you see yourself engaging with visitors, helping in the Native Plant Nursery, leading walks or programs, or lending a hand behind the scenes, there are many volunteer roles …
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 …
History of the Preserve 1930s At a chance meeting in a wooded area on state park land in Bucks County, two conservation-minded people struck up a conversation, sharing their mutual appreciation for the peaceful, natural setting that surrounded them. It …
What is a Native Plant? A native plant is a species that occurs naturally in a given location, either because it evolved there or dispersed to that location without benefit of human activity. It is only meaningful to speak of …
Gifts to the Preserve = Mission Impact Every gift makes an impact and helps advance the Preserve’s mission. Thank you for your support! Your passions, expertise and reasons for giving are unique. To meet the Preserve team and personalize your …