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For specific dates and registration information, please check
the Calendar of
Events.
Winter Lecture Series
Shake off the winter doldrums by joining us for our annual
Winter
Lecture Series, featuring slide presentations by fascinating
speakers every Sunday afternoon in January and February. Expert
lecturers address contemporary issues in ecology, biodiversity,
plant conservation, public gardens, home gardening, land use,
environmental degradation and related topics.
Land Ethics Symposium
Dig into the nitty-gritty of native plants and related ecological
issues. This annual daylong native plant symposium (in late
February or early March) is geared toward the professional
landscape industry, including landscape architects and designers,
land planners and managers, contractors, gardeners, environmental
consultants, and state/ municipal officials. The Symposium
features presentations by regional experts and opportunities
to develop contacts with colleagues from the mid-Atlantic
region.
Earth Day Observance/Volunteer Day
Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activity at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, held on the Saturday of Earth Week Observance. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Help rejuvenate the Preserve's beautiful natural environment while enjoying the spring air. Choose from a variety of activities, including cleaning up the grounds, removing invasive plants; and planting native grasses and wildflowers. A delicious lunch is provided.
Spring and Fall Plant Sales
Invite nature back into your garden and home landscape! Native
plants enable you to create an irresistibly beautiful and
ecologically smart landscape, and Bowman's Hill Wildflower
Preserve is the place to buy them. Over 200 species
of high-quality native wildflowers, vines, ferns, shrubs and
trees are offered for sale at the Preserve's Spring and Fall
Plant
Sales.
Community Open House Day
Discover the beauty and bounty of Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve at this fun day of free guided wildflower walks, children's craft activities, musical entertainment, refreshments and exhibits. Whether you're new to the region or a long-time resident, we invite you to attend. You'll see our wildflower meadow in its glory, learn about our diverse programs and meet our enthusiastic staff, volunteers and Board members.
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