Education
Group Tours & Programs
Discover nature’s secrets at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve with a tour led by one of our expert volunteer Naturalists!
We welcome: garden clubs, Master Gardeners, civic groups, senior groups, bus tours and nature organizations - just to name a few.
Choose a tour from among our many popular programs, or have us tailor a program to the interests of your group. Tours can include a brief history of the Preserve, native plant ID, historical use of native plants, plant/animal interactions, fun facts about native plants and tips on how to grow them at home.
For a preview of what you might see, check out our promo video.
Popular Tour Topics
Spring
- Spring Lovelies: Wildflowers of Spring
- Flowering Trees & Shrubs
- Ferns of BHWP
Summer
- Blaze of Color: Wildflowers of Summer
- Meander Through Our Meadow
Fall
- Amazing Asters: Wildflowers of Fall
- Fall Foliage: Trees of the Preserve
Group Tour Details
Tour Fees
Adults: $6
Students: (15+): $4
Children: (14 and under): $3
*Preserve admission is included in the program fee
- All tours are one hour long
- Tours are led by a volunteer Naturalist or Preserve staff
- 10 person minimum per tour
- Group tours are given rain or shine, so dress for the weather
To Book a Tour
- Contact Amy Hoffmann, Education Coordinator at (215) 862-2924 or hoffmann@bhwp.org at least two weeks in advance of your tour.
- Book extra early for tour dates in April & May, the peak of our spring wildflower display!
- Groups are limited to a maximum of 15 individuals per tour guide; larger groups will be divided to ensure that you have the best experience.
- A non-refundable $25 deposit is required at least two weeks in advance of your program date.
Cancellations and Rescheduling:
If necessary, you may reschedule your program and your deposit will be transferred. Scheduling changes must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
In the event that you must cancel your reservation, the Preserve will retain your deposit to cover administrative costs.
** The Preserve cancels programs only for thunderstorm activity. If we cancel a program, we will make every effort to reschedule your program or your deposit will be returned.
Offsite Programs
Let us bring Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve to you!
With a presentation at your location, your group can enjoy the beauty of nature and native plants year-round.
A Preserve staff member will present an hour-long presentation on a native plant topic of your choice.
Fee for Offsite Programs:
$150 per presentation plus mileage
*We can provide a laptop computer and LCD projector
Our presentations include:
Bowman's Hill Through the Seasons
Enjoy this photographic tour of the Preserve, focusing on the beauty and diversity of plants
throughout the year.
Landscaping With Native Plants
Learn which native plants you can easily grow to provide wildlife habitat, beautify your garden
and solve site problems.
Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
Learn which native plants will attract wildlife to your garden, no matter where you live.
Invasive Plants of the Mid-Atlantic
Do you have aliens in your yard? Learn which non-native plants pose a threat to our native
flora and fauna – and why.
Or we can work together to find a presentation to suit your interests! Contact Amy Hoffmann at (215) 862-2924.
