Upcoming Events at Silver Lake Nature Center 

Upcoming Events at Silver Lake Nature Center 

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Saturday Morning Bird Walks are offered from September through November AND March through May at 7:30am. FREE. Bring your binoculars if you have a pair! Meet at the Welcome Kiosk outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center. 

Kindness Rock Garden Event. Saturday, September 23rd, 10am-11:30am. Families & Individuals are welcome to join SLNC & the Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol to help us grow our Garden of Kindness!  We will be painting, so please feel free to wear a smock, apron, or old shirt. This special series is Sponsored by the Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol and is FREE to participants. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Fall Equinox Celebration ~ Concert by Christopher Westfall. Saturday, September 23rd, 7:30pm. 

SLNC is pleased to welcome back Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Nashville Recording Artist, Christopher Westfall, to celebrate with a Folk-Americana Themed Concert!! In addition to his own Music, Chris will be paying tribute to other Artists, such as James Taylor, John Denver, Kenny Loggins, Dan Fogelberg, and More! To learn more about Christopher Westfall, visit www.ChrisWestfall.com. Feel free to arrive early to enjoy the beautiful Trails!

Credit: Silver Lake Nature Center

 Concert will be held inside the SLNC Visitors’ Center at 1306 Bath Rd., Bristol, PA 19007. Doors will open at 7pm.

Admission is $15/person in advance (by 4pm on 9-23-23) OR $20/person at the door. (Prices are the same for all ages.) No refunds/exchanges unless event is canceled by SLNC.  Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Friends of SLNC organization. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177. 

 Earthship Tours. Saturday, 9/23/23, 1-2:30pm. Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures!  Tours are FREE, but donations to the nonprofit Friends of SLNC are greatly appreciated. Info/registration at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. 

Family-friendly Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails. Sunday, September 24th, 1-2pm. Let’s use our senses to discover and explore all that we can find on the beautiful SLNC Trails! This event is offered monthly. Check the website for other upcoming dates. For info/registration, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.  

Fall Afterschool Series. If your learner is looking for a fun way to run off some energy after school and learn about Nature while doing it, the Afterschool Series is for you! We have TWO Series this year, and each has different classes. All sessions run from 4 to 5:30pm. 

Series One: Tuesdays, 10/10; 10/17; 10/24; & 10/31. Series Two: 11/28; 12/5; 12/12; 12/19. 

Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org for info/pricing/registration.

Fall Homeschool Series. If you are looking for enrichment for your homeschooling lessons, look no further! SLNC offers educational series for students interested in deepening their knowledge of the natural world. We have TWO Fall Series this year, and each has different AM & PM classes! Series One: Wednesdays, 10/11; 10/18; 10/25; & 11/1. Series Two: 11/29; 12/6; 12/13; 12/20. 

Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org for info/pricing/registration.

Credit: Silver Lake Nature Center

Day-off from School Camp Days. Why only have Camp in the summer when you can do it in all seasons?! SLNC’s School-year Camp Days are scheduled for days when most schools are off. Each Camp Day provides exciting seasonal adventures for your child (5 – 14 years old). Staff and Campers spend the days exploring the forest, swamps, and marsh in all weather. Day-off Camps for 2023-24 are scheduled for: 9/25; 10/13; 10/16; 11/7; 11/10; 11/22; 12/22; 12/28; 12/29; 1/15; 2/19; 3/28; 3/29; 4/23; & 5/14. 

Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org for info/pricing/registration.     

Volunteer Work Day. Saturday, October 7th, 9am-12pm.  Join us on the first Saturday of each month to help keep the beautiful SLNC Trails/Grounds so beautiful. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Bird Seed Sales. Bird watching is more fun when you can attract them to your own yard, so fill your feeders with one of our special mixes. Friends of SLNC Members receive a 10% discount on all Orders. Bird Seed Sales are scheduled for 10/21/23; 12/16/23; 2/17/24; and 4/20/24. Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org to place an order. 

Volunteer Work Day. Saturday, October 7th, 9am – 12pm. Join us on the first Saturday of each month, from 9am to 12pm to help keep the beautiful SLNC Trails/Grounds so beautiful. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. This event is Rain or Shine. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

*Volunteers under age 18 must have an accompanying parent/legal guardian with them for the duration of the event. 

“IPR Team” Volunteer Project Day. Saturday, October 21st, 10am-12pm. The “Invasive Plants Removal (IPR) Team” now meets once a month to help clear Invasive Plants from specific areas on the SLNC Grounds/Trails. 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 at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177. 

Credit: C.H. King

*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 Visitors’ Center is open, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm & Sundays, Noon-5pm. 

Groups/Clubs/Classes (a.k.a. “Symbionts”) that Meet at SLNC: 

Artists of Bristol ~ Meets at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Contact: Janice Rhodes at artistsofbristol@gmail.com. 

Bristol Photographers Club ~ Meets at 7pm on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month, Contact: Heather Baker at hebaker1@gmail.com. 

Delaware River Fishermen’s Association ~ Meets at 7pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Contact: https://www.drfishermen.com/.

DE Valley Model Boat Club ~ Meets at Magnolia Lake on most Sundays, April through October. For info, click here  

Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol ~ Meets at 6:30pm on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. For info, click here.                           

Nature Book Club ~ Meets at 6:30pm on the last Thursday of most months at the SLNC Earthship. Contact: Lee Roach at SLNCNatureBookClub@gmail.com for info/registration. 

Southern Bucks Garden Club ~ Meets at SLNC occasionally throughout the year. Contact Ellen Miller at ellenmiller24@comcast.net. 

West Chester University Harp Ensemble ~ Rehearses at 6pm on the 3rd Monday of most months. It is free to stop by to listen to the beautiful music. Contact: Professor Gloria Galante at ggharp@comcast.net for info/registration.

Yoga Classes ~ Thursdays at 7:30pm AND Tuesdays at 6:30pm. $10/person per class. Contact: Atlas Yoga and Movement Instructor, Trina Shumsonk at trinamarshumsonk@gmail.com. 

The Silver Lake Nature Center, where learning comes naturally, is a 264-acre Nature Preserve located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. It is a facility of the Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation with additional funding and staffing provided by the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center nonprofit organization. SLNC is home to over 40 plant and animal species listed as rare, threatened, or endangered in Pennsylvania. Participation in programs helps protect these species and their habitats. SLNC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, activities, or facilities. People with special needs are asked to give advance notice.

The Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation was established in 1953. The Department is responsible for the acquisition, development, and preservation of open space and regional parks. The Department seeks in every endeavor to improve the quality of life and environment for all Bucks County residents, by working to enhance existing and projected recreational and cultural needs for our County.

For information about SLNC and its programs, visit  SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation

Bucks County Commissioners

Robert Harvie, Chair

Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Vice-Chair

Gene DiGirolamo