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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope, PA

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Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

A native-plant preserve in Bucks County with trails through forest, meadows, streams and ponds.

1635 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 · New Hope, PA

About Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

Set in Bucks County's Pidcock Creek Valley, this preserve showcases more than 700 native plant species across roughly 4.5 miles of trails. Visitors wander woodland, meadow, pond and stream habitats, and can tour historic features such as a stone arch bridge and a log cabin. The grounds also host a native plant nursery, educational walks and classes, and a series of special events. Wikipedia describes it as a 134-acre nature preserve, botanical garden and accredited museum.

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