Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, announced the following events:
Saturday Morning Bird Walks are offered through November, at 7:30 a.m. Free. Bring your binoculars if you have a pair. Meet at the Welcome Kiosk outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center.
Fall Afterschool Series takes place Tuesdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. If your learner is looking for a fun way to run off some energy after school and learn about nature while doing it, this series is for you. The second series runs Nov. 28, and Dec. 5, 12 and 19. Information, pricing and registration is available online.
Fall Homeschool Series takes place Wednesdays, Oct. 11, 18 and 25, and Nov. 1. This program provides enrichment for homeschooling lessons. SLNC offers educational series for students interested in deepening their knowledge of the natural world. The second series runs Nov. 29, and Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Each series has morning and afternoon classes. Information, pricing and registration is available online.
Day-off from School Camp Days are scheduled for days when most schools are off. Each camp day provides seasonal adventures for children ages 5-14. Staff and campers spend the days exploring the forest, swamps and marsh in all weather. Camp days are scheduled for Oct. 13 and 16, Nov. 7, 10 and 22, Dec. 22, 28 and 29, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 28 and 29, April 23 and May 14. Information, pricing and registration is available online.
Volunteer Work Day takes place Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join to help keep the SLNC Trails/Grounds beautiful. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. Register online or by phone. Volunteers under age 18 must have an accompanying parent/legal guardian with them for the duration of the event.
Bird Seed Sales are scheduled for Oct. 21, Dec. 16, Feb. 17 and April 20. 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 orders. Orders can be placed online.
“IPR Team” Volunteer Project Day takes place Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. The “Invasive Plants Removal Team” now meets once a month to help clear invasive plants from specific areas on the SLNC Trails/Grounds. Each season brings new plants in various degrees of difficulty and will also serve as a learning opportunity. These project days also involve planting native plants and trees. Register online or by phone. Volunteers under age 18 must have an accompanying parent/legal guardian with them for the duration of the event.
Trails are open daily, from sunrise to sunset. SLNC’s Visitors’ Center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.
Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177 for more information.
