Volunteer Work Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. Help SLNC maintain its grounds. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. This event is rain or shine. Register online, at the Visitors’ Building or by calling Arden Williams at 215-785-1177.
Introduction to Kayaking takes place Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn the basics of kayaking on beautiful Silver Lake. SLNC provides the kayaks and all other equipment. Cost is $30 per person, or $25 per person for Friends of SLNC Members. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Open House for Fall & Year-round Children’s Programs takes place Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will have an opportunity to meet some of the staff for the Homeschool Series, school-year Camp Days, and afterschool Nature Classes. They can ask questions, get to know SLNC and enter to win a special prize. Open House is free to attend. Contact camp programs director Kassandra Archer at 267-880-5024 or kaarcher@buckscounty.org for more information.
Free Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails takes place Sundays, Sept. 13 and 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. Join certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Patricia Merkel for this leisurely and informative walk covering seasonal topics. Meet outside of the Visitors’ Building at the kiosk near the parking area.
Bird Seed Sale Pick-up (for orders placed by Sept. 12) takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bird watching is more fun when you can attract them to your own yard, so fill your feeders with one of SLNC’s special mixes. Friends of SLNC Members receive a 10 percent discount on all bird seed orders. Place your order online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Building.
Earthship Tours take place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. The SLNC Earthship will be open to the public; stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures.
Day-off from School Camp takes place Monday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why only have camp in the summer when you can do it in all seasons? School-year Camp Days are scheduled for days when most schools are off. Each Camp Day provides exciting seasonal adventures for children ages 5-14. Staff and campers spend the days exploring the forest, swamps and marsh in all weather. 2020-21 Camp Days will be offered on Nov. 3 and 11, Dec. 29 and 30, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, April 1 and 2, and May 18. Sign up now and save – early bird pricing is available through the end of 2020 (offer applies until programs are full or until Dec. 31). Early bird prices are $60 per child per day for Friends of SLNC Members, $75 per child per day for non-members. Full payment is required at time of registration. For a buy five, get one free deal, payment in full is due at the time of registration in order to qualify for a free Camp Day. Contact Kassandra Archer at 267-880-5024 or kaarcher@buckscounty.org with questions. Register online. *Scholarships through the Dow Chemical Company are available for Camp Days. Information and application instructions is available online.
Home School Enrichment Series for Fall takes place Wednesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, or 2 to 4 p.m. This is an option for families who take a different approach to educating their children. This six-week program provides an opportunity for children ages 5-14 to get hands-on experience within the STEM disciplines without formal constraints. Each of the lessons are developed with the PA Standard Aligned System in mind and ensure that children will excel in all settings. Cost for Friends of SLNC Members is $100 for the six-week session, or $20 per class on a class-by-class basis. Cost for non-members is $120 for the six-week session, or $25 per class on a class-by-class basis. Contact Kassandra Archer at 267-880-5024 or kaarcher@buckscounty.org with questions. Register online.
Afterschool Nature Classes Six-Week Series for Fall takes place Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be three different classes per week – sign up for one day or all three. Monday sessions will run from Sept. 21 through Nov. 2 (skipping Sept. 28); Tuesday sessions will run from Sept. 22 through Oct. 27; and Thursday sessions will run from Sept. 24 through Oct. 29. For those looking to keep their children (ages 5-14) active and entertained after their virtual school day, these Nature Classes aim to allow kids to socialize in a safe way while exploring the outdoors (and using that pent up energy that’s been building up all day). The program is drop-off only, and is run by SLNC Environmental Educators. Parents are not required to stay on site, but are welcome to hike the trails on their own during this time. Cost for Friends of SLNC Members is $100 for one six-week session. Cost for non-members is $120 for one six-week session. Contact Kassandra Archer at 267-880-5024 or kaarcher@buckscounty.org with questions. Register online.
Silver Lake Nature Center is located at 1306 Bath Road, Bristol. Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177 for more information.
