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The Preserve’s Trails Are Open!

We welcome both members and non-members to visit our trails! Tickets can either be purchased online before that day's opening or onsite inside the Visitor Center or at our Gate House (weather permitting). Member admissions are always free.

Hours & Admission

The Preserve is open year-round. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

April - June, Open daily, 9 am - 5 pm (Last admission at 4 pm)
July - March, Open Wednesday – Monday (Closed Tuesday), 9 am - 5 pm (Last admission at 4 pm)

First Fridays - Enjoy free admission to the Preserve on the first Friday of EVERY month!
Plus, free admission on the following days:
Earth Day: Wednesday, April 22
Pennsylvania Native Species Day: Thursday, May 21
National Paw Paw Day: Thursday, September 17

Twinleaf Book & Gift Shop is open for in-person sales from 9 am - 5 pm every day the Preserve is open.
Native Plant Nursery is open for in-person sales from 9 am - 4:30 pm every day the Preserve is open from April to October.

General Admission Fees

Members: Free
Adult: $12.00
Seniors (65 and older): $9.00
Full-time students (with ID): $9.00
Military and Veterans: $9.00
Children (5 through 17): $6.00
Children under 5: Free

Discounted Admission:
ACCESS/ SNAP/ EBT and Museums for All: $2.00 with a valid program ID for up to four people. Tickets must be purchased in person onsite.

WHYY Member: $5.00 with a valid membership ID. Tickets must be purchased in person onsite.

PHS Member: 10% discount on any admission category with a valid membership ID. Tickets must be purchased in person onsite.

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve and our neighbor, Bowman's Tower, have combination tickets available. More information coming Spring 2026.

Naturalist Guided Walks are available from April to October for $3 per person. More information coming Spring 2026.

Ticketing:

Become a Member and Visit for Free All Year Long

A Preserve membership pays for itself in just a few visits!

If you decide to join while visiting the Preserve, your admission fees from that day will be deducted from the price of your selected membership level—just keep your receipt to show in the Visitor Center.

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Group Rates:

For more information on group rates, please email shop@bhwp.org

Service Animal Policy:

Service animals are welcome at the Preserve within the following guidelines:

  • The service animal is well-trained and adequately performs its required task or function for the owner.

  • The service animal is leashed, harnessed or tethered unless the owner’s disability prevents them from using these devices.

  • The service animal is well-behaved and causes no disruptions to other visitors.

  • Two service animals are allowed as long as the above requirements are met.

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