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Churchville Nature Center
The Marlin D. Corn Wildlife Gardens
About the Gardens...
The Wildlife Gardens of Churchville Nature Center were created in 1994 by now retired Naturalist, and garden's name sake, Marlin D. Corn. This picturesque area is landscaped with plants beneficial to wildlife, not only to help our local wild animal species, but also to provide an area close by for passive recreation. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful setting for contemplation and wildlife viewing without venturing out onto the trail system. Explore a butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, water gardens, native woodland garden, and more. The gardens are designed to be barrier free for people with disabilities. In addition, this area functions as an outdoor classroom. Programs designed to educate the public about the wisdom of landscaping their own property for wildlife are offered throughout the year as well as environmental education programs for school and scout groups.
Photo (like many on this site) courtesy of Jean McKenna Photography.
Our gardens were designed to showcase the beauty of Bucks County's native flora as it changes throughout the seasons. Visit year-round, no charge, to see what's happening. Keep an eye out for new plantings each year as we continue to diversify, expand, and improve.
Marlin Corn (retired) was the naturalist who designed,
fund-raised and built the wildlife gardens.
Naturalist, Bill (left), and Head Gardener, Dana (right),
are the current caretakers of the gardens.
Come Experience the Beauty of Bucks County's Biodiversity!
Our gardens were designed to showcase the beauty of Bucks County's native flora and fauna as it changes through each season. To truly experience the beauty you can visit year-round, at no charge, to see what's growing. Keep an eye out for new plantings and expansions each year as we continue to diversify, remove non-native species, and increase the overall benefit to nature that our gardens provide.
Giving Wildlife a Helping Hand
Our wildlife gardens benefit our natural world by:
  • Growing plants that produce the fruit, seeds, leaves, and nectar that our many birds, invertebrates, and mammals depend on for survival.
  • Showcasing the wide diversity of native trees, shrubs, perennials, and other flora that benefit our wildlife as hosts, shelter, and food.
  • Providing water gardens and rock features that serve as microhabitats to benefit local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species.
  • Propagating native plants for areas beyond the perimeters of the gardens and acting as a seed pressure for native plants to escape the gardens to replenish the woodlands and meadows. This includes rare and threatened species.
  • Educating the general public about the wisdom, and beauty that comes from landscaping for the benefit of wildlife, many of which are suffering from population declines due to the lack of habitat and natural vegetation in our area.
Want to Support the Wildlife Gardens?
Do you love the wildlife gardens and want to see them grow? Consider donating to our free, public gardens or volunteering your time as a gardener. Both options go a long way to helping us keep the beauty going!
If you are interested in donating, please click HERE.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click HERE.
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