Community Corner
Destination: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Patch visited the meadow last week at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve where morning tours are offered into September. Stroll through the meadow, take a walk in the cool woods, and have a relaxing picnic lunch there this summer.
Relax, unwind, explore! "I invite you to discover Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve," says Miles Arnott, BHWP executive director. "Our Preserve continues to flourish as a haven of beauty, knowledge, inspiration and rejuvenation," he added.
Located in New Hope, PA, the 134-acre Preserve is only a short drive from home and features more than 800 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting. Native plants attract beneficial insects, birds and butterflies, while enhancing the beauty of your yard. For those looking for economical destinations nearby, take a drive along the river and visit the Preserve this summer. Explore the woodlands, meadows, a pond and Pidcock Creek while discovering lovely wildflowers, birds, and butterflies.
Here are a few things to enjoy at the Preserve this summer:
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Morning Meadow Tour. Visit the meadow and stroll through the mowed paths to see butterflies galore! This summer you can take a guided tour of the five-acre meadow to learn about native warm season grasses, meadow ecology, and plant-pollinator interactions. The walk leaves from the Visitor Center. Offered Wednesday, July 20 through September 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. Preserve members: free; non-members: included with admission. Pre-registration suggested.
2:00 PM Wildflower Walk. Guided tours by knowledgeable staff or volunteer naturalists are offered 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until October 30, weather permitting. Sign in at the Visitor Center. Members: Free. Non-members: included with admission. Learn about the Preserve's history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the trails' beauty.
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Children's Summer Reading. Thursdays August, 4, 11, 18, 25, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Visitor Center. Preserve members free, non-members included with admission. Pre-registration required by Tuesday prior to the program.
Picnicking at the Preserve. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner to eat at the Captain James Moore Pavilion just past the entrance to the Preserve grounds. The Pavilion is equipped with electricity and picnic tables. Anyone is welcome to use the Pavilion if it's not reserved. To find out about renting the Moore Pavilion for a group, contact Joyce Burian at the Preserve office.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is open Tuesday through Sunday year-round. The grounds are open 8:30 a.m. to sunset. The Visitor Center and Twinleaf Gift Shop are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for members is free. Adults: $5.00, seniors (62 and older) $3.00, students $3.00, children 4 through 14 $2.00, children under 4 are free.
After your visit to the Preserve, check out New Hope, only 2.5 miles north. Have fun shopping, dining, visiting art galleries or just strolling around town. Peddler's Village is in nearby Lahaska. The annual sidewalk sale is August 5 and 6. http://www.peddlersvillage.com/bulletin.aspx
This fall you can enjoy the Fall Native Plant Sale Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 through Saturday Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including weekdays. http://www.bhwp.org/resources/Plant-Sales.htm
The Knowing Native Plants Series continues into the fall with "The Amazing Aster Family," on Sept. 24 and "Trees of the Preserve," on Oct. 29. http://www.bhwp.org/education/Adult-Programs.htm#knowingnativeplantsseries
For more information on Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, visit www.bhwp.org or call 215-862-2924. BHWP is located at 1635 River Road (PA Rt. 32).
