We are excited to announce that The Crossing will be returning to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve for a reprise of The Forest, their choral performance that quickly sold out at the Preserve last October, during their Month of Moderns 2021 …
Land Acknowledgement Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve encompasses the Indigenous territory known as Lenape-hoking, the ancestral homelands of the Lenape peoples. We pay respect and honor to the indigenous caretakers of this land, from time immemorial until now, and into the …
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 …
Why Native Plants MatterAs more and more of the land around us is developed and/or degraded, the home landscape is becoming increasingly important in the preservation of healthy, balanced ecosystems. We now know how important it is to change our …
Maintaining Your GardenPerennialsMany native perennials (but not all) prefer acidic soil. Have a soil test done through your local state extension service to see if you have the ideal conditions for the perennial you are looking for:Pennsylvania: http://agsci.psu.edu/aasl/soil-testing/soil-fertility-testing New Jersey: …
Follow the Trails Visitors to the Preserve will find about 4½ miles of trails to explore through a wide variety of ecological habitats. There are trails that wind through the forest, some that follow along a stream, our pond and …