Upcoming Events at Silver Lake Nature Center
Monthly Volunteer Work Days. Join us on the first Saturday of each month, from 10am 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. No
exceptions. Thank you.
*Mandated Community Service Volunteers must also contact SLNC Assistant Director, Raymie Barry, prior to registration for
any Volunteer Events at rabarry@buckscounty.org or 215-785-1177.
“IPR Team” Volunteer Project Day. Saturdays: 11/15, 12/13; 10am – 12pm. The Invasive Plants Removal Team 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 also serves as a learning opportunity! These Project Days also involve planting native plants and trees. For registration and/or for additional dates, please visit 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. No
exceptions. Thank you.
Credit: SLNC
*Mandated Community Service Volunteers must also contact SLNC Assistant Director, Raymie Barry, prior to registration for
any Volunteer Events at rabarry@buckscounty.org or 215-785-1177.
Free Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Sept. through Nov. AND March through May, 7:30am. Bring your binoculars if you
have a pair! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area.
Charlie Zahm, Tad Marks, AND Steve Hobson Concert ~ Tribute to John Denver & the Folk 60’s. Saturday, 11/1, 7:30pm. (Doors open at 7pm.) Charlie Zahm on vocals & guitar, Tad Marks on fiddle, AND Steve Hobson on guitar & vocals! This amazing TRIO will be singing songs of the great groups of the 1960s, such as Peter, Paul, and Mary and the Kingston Trio AND of singer/songwriter, John Denver!! Tickets available in advance: $15/person (until 4pm on 11-1- 25) OR $20/person at the Door (as available). Event will take place inside the SLNC Visitors’ Center. Visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177 for tickets.
PattiAnn Cutter and Dawn Denner
Photo Credit: Joanne Ames
FREE Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails. Sunday, 11/2, 1pm -2pm. What might we find on the beautiful SLNC Trails as
we have welcomed fall? Join us to find out! Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177. Check the website
for additional dates!
SLNC Earthship Tours. Saturday, 11/15, 1pm-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. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Homeschool Enrichment Series. Wednesdays, 11/15 through 12/3, 10:30am -12pm OR 1:30pm-3pm. SLNC’s Homeschool Enrichment Series is an option for families who take a different approach to educating their children (ages 5-14). Our 4-week 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 ensures that children will excel in all settings. There are FIVE sessions for the 2025-26 homeschool year: Fall, Winter, Winter II, Spring, and Spring II. For info/registration, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Winter Sowing. Saturday, 11/15, 2-4pm. We will learn the ins and outs of winter sowing with this hands-on workshop. Topics will include selecting appropriate seeds, preparing containers, and understanding the benefits of cold stratification. $8/person or $5/person for Friends of SLNC Members. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Kiwanis of Levittown Open House & Crafts. Saturday, 11/22, 2-4pm. The Kiwanis Club of Levittown, one of SLNC’s
“Symbiont” groups, invites you to this special FREE event!! Stop by to learn more about the Kiwanis and to join them in making some seasonally themed crafts! Light refreshments will also be available. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Credit: Jeff Bohen, Lower Bucks Source
Storytime with “Mrs. Claus.” Saturday, 12/6, 10:30-11:30am. All are invited to join “Mrs. Claus” for Storytime, a tour of the SLNC Visitors’ Center, and a Holiday Craft! This Special Event will take place inside the SLNC Visitors’ Center, but please also feel free to explore the beautiful Trails afterwards!! “Santa Claus” is very busy this time of year, but we are super-excited that “Mrs. Claus” can stop by for a special visit! Advanced registration is required as space is limited.
$10/person or $8/person for Friends of SLNC Members. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Winter Solstice Celebration Concert. Monday, 12/15, 6pm. Join us for this Big Band Musical Extravaganza ~ featuring Al Mikula’s Red Garter Band & Professor Gloria Galante’s Harp Ensemble & Other Special Guests as we prepare to welcome in the Winter Solstice! Admission is $15/person in advance (by 4pm on 12/14/25) OR $20/person at the door (as available). For tickets, please visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
“The Wonder of it All” Holiday Concert by Christopher Westfall. Saturday, 12/20, 7:30pm. (Doors open at 7pm.) Singer, songwriter, musician, and Nashville recording artist, Chris Westfall, returns to SLNC to celebrate this beautiful Season in Song! Tickets are $15/person in advance (by 4pm on 12/20/25) OR $20/person at the door (as available). Event will take place inside the SLNC Visitors’ Center. For info/tickets, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Day-off from School Camp. Tuesday, December 30 th , 9am-4pm (with before/after care options available). This fun day of camp (in winter!) is designed to keep children engaged and entertained. From ages 5 to 14, children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that embrace the beauty of the natural world. Guided by SLNC’s experienced Educators, Campers will embark on exciting adventures that include Nature Hikes, Outdoor Games, Hands-on Crafts, and more! For info/registration, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Trails are open daily, from Sunrise to Sunset. SLNC Visitors’ Center is open, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm &
Sundays, Noon-5pm.
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.
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 this and the other programs offered at Silver Lake Nature Center, call 215-785-1177 or visit the
website at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org
Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation
Bucks County Commissioners
Robert Harvie, Chair
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Vice-Chair
Gene DiGirolamo