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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is a 134-acre property
located in Bucks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, just
south of the quaint town of New Hope and 1/4 mile or so from
the Delaware River. Surrounded by land subject to increasing
development pressures, the Preserve stands out as a beacon
of hope for the natural world. Picturesque trails wind through
eastern deciduous woodland, open meadow, along a small pond
and Pidcock Creek.
Diverse soils and varied topography provide habitats for
an astonishing diversity of Pennsylvania native plants. Of
the approximately 2000 species native to Pennsylvania, the
Preserve is home to nearly 800 of them. Of these, more than
80 species are rare, threatened or endangered native plants
designated as Plants of Special Concern in Pennsylvania. A
deer exclosure fence surrounds 100 of the 134 acres.
Penn's Woods, a 15-acre area within the Preserve, was established
in 1944 as the first Pennsylvania
Memorial Reforestation Program.
Structures of note on the property include the Visitor
Center, nursery/propagation
facilities, the Captain James Moore Pavilion, a gazebo
tucked among the trees in Penn's Woods, and a scenic stone
bridge crossing Pidcock Creek.
A picnic area, located at the entrance to the Preserve before you pass through
the automatic deer fence gates, includes the Captain James
Moore Pavilion, adjacent open grassy fields, ample parking
and restrooms. The Pavilion has electricity and picnic tables.
For information about visiting the Preserve, click
here.
Rental Facilities
Group reservations are available for the Pavilion, which can
accommodate 80 to 100 people. Anyone is welcome to use the
Pavilion if it's not reserved.
A gazebo in a lovely wooded setting is available to rent
for very small weddings (maximum 10 people).
To inquire about renting the Pavilion or gazebo, click
here.
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