6/6/2024: An Ecological Rainbow
An Ecological Rainbow: 2024 An Annual Pride Tradition
9/5/2024: The Incredible Journey of Nature’s Regal Lepidoptera, The Monarch
The Incredible Journey of Nature’s Regal Lepidoptera, The Monarch By Elizabeth Jordan Whether you watched The Incredible Journey (1963) as a child or viewed it more recently with your children or grandchildren, the story of three pets who traveled 300 …
Become a Volunteer
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 …
Hours and Admission
The Preserve’s Trails Are Open! We welcome both members and non-members to visit our trails! Tickets can either be purchased online before that day’s opening or onsite inside the Visitor Center or at our Gate House (weather permitting). Member admissions …
Photo Sessions
Photography Sessions at the Preserve Looking for a unique space to capture a special moment in time? The Preserve offers picturesque, natural backdrops for the perfect photo session, in every season. Photo Session opportunities are available for any of the …
Visitor Center
Visitor Center The Visitor Center is your gateway to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. A friendly volunteer or staff member in the Twinleaf Book & Gift Shop will welcome you to the Preserve and tell you about seasonal highlights. Using our …
Spring Bird Walk for Beginners with Pam Newitt (Mar. 17)
REGISTRATION CLOSED PROGRAM FULL
Date: Sunday, Mar. 17, 7:30 – 9 am
Registration Deadline: Saturday, Mar. 16, 4 pm
Admission: $5 Preserve Admission Not Included
Join naturalist Pam Newitt for an informal walk and talk through the Preserve. We will cover the basics of bird watching and learn tricks to hone your skill at identification through field marks and birdsong. This program will help you prepare for the spring migration as returning birds make their way north from warmer wintering grounds. Bring binoculars if you have them, comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. This class is for ages 12 to adult.
Pam Newitt has a B.S. in wildlife conservation from the University of Maryland, has been a professional interpretive naturalist since 1989 and is a long-time active presence at the Preserve. She loves walking woodland trails, looking up for birds and down at wildflowers.
Limestone Habitat
Limestone Habitat Edgar T. Wherry, one of the Preserve’s founders in 1934, was also one of the country’s preeminent botanists. Between 1930 and 1955, he was a professor of botany at the University of Pennsylvania, where he had earlier earned …
10/3/2024: Ask a Naturalist: Is there anything I should be doing to prepare my garden beds for winter?
Ask a Naturalist Q: Is there anything I should be doing to prepare my garden beds for winter? What should I do about the fallen leaves? — S.M. As temperatures cool and fall starts slipping into winter, is there anything …