NEW HOPE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Spring Shrubs in Bloom: A Close Study of Native Flowering Shrubs at Bowman's Hill
A three-hour, expert-led seasonal deep dive into Mid‑Atlantic spring-flowering native shrubs—what they are, how they support wildlife, and how they fit into your landscape.
Spring Shrubs in Bloom: A Close Study of Native Flowering Shrubs at Bowman's Hill.
Spring shrubs bring color, fragrance, and life to the landscape in ways we often overlook. At Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, an expert naturalist leads a focused class that explores the region’s spring-flowering native shrubs, their wildlife value, and their landscape role as part of the Knowing Native Plants series.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Spring-flowering native shrubs in full display
The Preserve and surrounding natural areas host a vivid, seasonal display of native shrubs that fill the landscape with color and fragrance each spring—this program is a close look at those flowering species and their seasonal biology.
Guidance from an experienced naturalist
The class is led by Mary Anne Borge, a naturalist, photographer, author, and educator associated with the Preserve; participants learn identification, wildlife value, and landscape applications from an instructor steeped in regional native-plant work.
A seasonal deep dive in a year‑round series
This session is one of the Knowing Native Plants Saturday classes—an annual series of 14 weekend sessions that repeat each year and serve as required content for the Preserve’s Native Plant Advocate Program.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
Over a three-hour guided session at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, the group moves through preserved garden and natural areas to study spring-flowering native shrubs up close. The instructor focuses on identification, seasonal patterns, wildlife relationships, and how these shrubs can be used to enhance home and community landscapes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session serves best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a spring, seasonal class; the session referenced runs for three hours on Saturday, May 23rd.
Participants meet at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
The event details do not list specific gear requirements; participants should check with the Preserve for any recommendations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The session lasts three hours.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Who leads the program?
The class is guided by naturalist Mary Anne Borge, a photographer, author, and educator affiliated with the Preserve.
When is this session offered?
The referenced session is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd as part of the Knowing Native Plants series.
Is this program part of a larger series?
Yes; Knowing Native Plants is an annual series of 14 Saturday classes and is required attendance for the Preserve’s Native Plant Advocate Program.
Is the program suitable for children?
Yes—the headline context lists the offering as 'All Ages,' indicating it is open to participants of any age.