Volunteer Work Day takes place Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help SLNC maintain its grounds. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. Give four hours and receive lunch. This event is rain or shine. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Eco-music Group Concert – Music of Puerto Rico takes place Sunday, Jan. 5, at 3 p.m. Come and immerse yourself in beautiful music. Listen, sing, dance and enjoy. This event features a lineup of musicians, including professor Gloria Galante on harp, Suzzette Ortiz on piano, Raul Berrios on percussion, Asaf Berrios on steel drum, and dancing by Waleska Lopez. A special part of this concert includes learning about the many different instruments that Raul Berrios made by reusing/recycling items that may have otherwise been trash. The concert will be held inside the SLNC Visitors’ Building. Tickets are $12 per person in advance, $15 per person at the door. Advance ticket sales end Jan. 4, at 5 p.m. Prices are the same for all ages. No refunds/exchanges. Go online or call SLNC for information and tickets.
Winter on the new Silver Lake Trail takes place Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Join for a guided hike on the new Silver Lake Trail. The new trail, which opened in November of 2019, is a 3.5-mile trail that crosses many different habitats. The group will keep a brisk pace while enjoying this rugged trail. Dress for the weather. Cost is $3 per person, or $2 per person for Friends of Silver Lake members. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Kids’ Nature Day takes place Monday, Jan. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why only have camp in the summer when you can do it in all seasons? Kids’ Nature Days are scheduled for days when most schools are off. Each day provides exciting seasonal adventures for children. Staff and campers spend the days exploring the forest, swamps and marsh in all weather. Additional 2020 Kids’ Nature Days are on Feb. 17, and April 9 and 10. Cost is $40 per child per day for 2019 Summer Camp Families, $50 per child per day for Friends of Silver Lake members, and $65 per child per day for non-members. Balance must be paid in full at time of registration. Pay in full at the time of registration in order to qualify for a “buy three, get one free” deal. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Wild Animal Signs of the Woods takes place Saturday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wild animals leave behind all types of signs that give us clues to their behaviors. During this expedition, participants will learn how to examine animal signs while hiking deep into the forest. All ages welcome. Cost is $3 per person, or $2 per person for Friends of Silver Lake members. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Rainbows of Healing Medicine Drum Making Workshop is returning to SLNC on Sunday, Jan. 26. For information and registration, visit RainbowsOfHealing.com.
Winter Homeschool Enrichment Series takes place on Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. This series is an option for families who take a different approach to educating their children, ages 6-17. This program provides an opportunity for children to get hands-on experience within the STEM disciplines without formal constraints. Each of the lessons are developed with the PA Standard Aligned System (SAS) in mind and ensure that children will excel in all settings. It is important that children dress for the weather and are always prepared to get dirty. Cost for members is $100 for the 8-week session, or $15 per class on a class-by-class basis. Cost for non-members is $120 for the 8-week session, or $18 per class on a class-by-class basis. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Silver Lake Nature Center is located at 1306 Bath Road, Bristol. For more information, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
