Health - Bensalem Township

SLNC Events for Fall-Winter 2024

Published

1 year ago

November 21, 2024

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The Silver Lake Nature Center (SLNC), where learning comes naturally, has announced their upcoming event schedule where there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Three Saturdays are left in the month to enjoy Saturday Morning Bird Walks, but not to worry, SLNC trails are open daily, from sunrise to sunset, so you will be able to get in an early morning walk within the beautiful scenery The Saturday Morning Bird Walks will return in 2025 with the first walk starting in March and ending in May. Bring your binoculars if you have a pair! Meet at the Welcome Kiosk outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center before 7:30 a.m. when the walking and watching begin.

Volunteer Work Days. Join SLNC 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. Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

Invasive Plant Removal Volunteer Project Day. Saturday, 11/16/24, 10am-12pm. The “Invasive Plants Removal (IPR) 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 will also serve as a learning opportunity! These Project Days often also involve planting native plants and trees. Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Earthship Tours. Saturday, 12/14/24, 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 www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Afterschool Nature Art Classes. Tuesdays, 11/12/24 through 12/3/24, 5pm-6pm. 4 weeks of classes for children ages 8 – 12. In an age where digital distractions dominate, nurturing creativity through hands-on activities is more important than ever. This fall, we are thrilled to introduce our Afterschool Nature Art Classes designed specifically for children to explore their artistic talents while connecting with the great outdoors. From watercolor painting to candle making, fairy gardens to mosaics, our diverse range of classes provides endless opportunities for fun, learning, and self-expression. Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-
1177.

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Turkey Time!! Saturday, 11/16, 10:30am – 12pm. This fun, educational program will include learning about Wild & Domestic Turkeys and making a Turkey Craft to take with you! In addition, we will take a Walk on the Trails & along the Meadow where we will do some “Turkey Calls!” Hope you’ll join us for this turkey-talkin’ fun time!! $8/person or $5/person for Friends of SLNC Members. Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Winter Sowing Class. Saturday, 11/16, 1 – 2:30pm. 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 www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

FREE Guided Nature Walk. Sunday, 11/24, 1 – 2pm. What might we find on the beautiful SLNC Trails? Join us to find out! Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Jingle Trails!! Saturday, 12/7, 1 – 2:30pm. Join “Mrs. Claus” for story-time and to make a fun holiday treat!! Then we’ll take a walk on the beautiful SLNC Trails with her to find and follow clues on a magical adventure!! $12/person or $10/person for Friends of SLNC Members. Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

“The Wonder of it All” Holiday Concert by Christopher Westfall. Saturday, December 21st, 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 12/21/24) OR $20/person at the door (if available). For info/tickets, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

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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 12/21/24; 2/15/25; 4/19/25; 10/18/25. Visit www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org to place an order.

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. Remaining dates for the 24-25 School Year include: 11/27/24; 1/15/25; 2/17/25; 4/17/25; 4/18/25. Visit www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org for pricing, info, and registration.

Homeschool Enrichment Series. If you are looking for enrichment for your homeschooling lessons, look no further! SLNC offers an educational series for students interested in deepening their knowledge of the natural world – throughout the seasons. Visit www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org for info/pricing/registration.

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. 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 this and the other programs offered at Silver Lake Nature Center, call 215-785-1177 or visit the website at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org

Health - Bensalem Township

Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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9 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Jeff Bohen

After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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4 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.