Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, announced the following events for the month of March:
Saturday Morning Bird Walks are offered March through May at 7:30 a.m. Free. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Welcome Kiosk near the parking area.
Volunteer Work Day takes place Saturday, March 6, 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 or by calling Arden Williams at 215-785-1177.
Free Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails takes place Sundays, March 7 and 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. Join for this leisurely and informative walk covering seasonal topics. Meet outside of the Visitors’ Center at the kiosk near the parking area. Register online, by phone or at the Visitors’ Center.
Summer Camp Open Houses take place Sunday, March 7, from noon to 4 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to meet staff, ask questions, get to know SLNC and enter to win a free week of camp. Open houses are free. Register online or by phone.
Earthship Tours take place Saturday, March 20, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. The Earthship will be open to the public. Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures.
Day-off from School Camps take place Thursday, April 1; Friday, April 2; and/or Tuesday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Why only have camp in the summer when you can do it in all seasons? Camp days are scheduled for days when most schools are off. Each day provides exciting seasonal adventures for children ages 5-14. Staff and campers spend the day exploring the forest, swamps and marsh in all weather. Cost is $60/child per day for Friends of SLNC Members; $75/child per day for non-members. Full payment is required at time of registration. Contact SLNC camp director Cameron Calista at 267-880-5024 or [email protected] with questions. Register online.
Registration is now open for SLNC’s Summer Nature Camp, which runs Monday, June 21 through Friday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 5-14. Before- and after-care options available. All 10 weeks sold out in 2020, so those interested are encouraged to sign up soon. Contact camp director Cameron Calista at 267-880-5024 or [email protected] with questions. Register online.
Trails at SLNC are open daily, from sunrise to sunset.
For more information, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
