February 2022 Events at Silver Lake Nature Center

Summer Camp Open House. Saturday, February 12th, 10am-4pm. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Staff, ask questions, & get to know SLNC. The Open House is FREE to attend.

Register by visiting www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or by calling 215-785-1177.

 Earthship Tours. Saturday, February 12th, 1 – 2:30pm. FREE. The SLNC Earthship will be open to the public today! Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures!

Register by visiting www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or by calling 215-785-1177.

FREE Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails. Sunday, February 13th, 2 – 3pm. Join certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, Patricia Merkel, for this leisurely, informative walk covering seasonal topics.

Register by visiting www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or by calling 215-785-1177.

Maple Syrup Time! Saturday, Feb. 19th, 2pm – 3:30pm. Learn the basic steps of how trees are tapped for their sap so that it can be turned into delicious syrup. Help in the process of making this wonderful delight, and taste some samples too! Fee: $5/person for Friends of SLNC Members or $8/person for Non-members.

Register by visiting www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or by calling 215-785-1177.

Bird Seed Sale Pick-up (for orders placed by 2/12). Saturday, Feb. 19th, 10am – 2pm. 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 Bird Seed Orders.

Orders may be placed by calling 215-785-1177 or by visiting www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

 Bristol Photographers Club 48th Annual Photo Contest Awards Ceremony. Saturday, Feb. 19th, 11am. For info/registration, contact Heather Baker, President, at hebaker1@gmail.com or visit: https://www.bristolphotographersclub.com/.

Day-off from School Camp. February 21st, 9am – 4pm. Why only have Camp in the summer when you can do it in all seasons?! Our 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. Prices: $65/child per day for Friends of SLNC Members; $80/child per day for Non-members. Full payment is required at time of registration.

Register at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

Registration for SLNC’s Summer Nature Camp is OPEN and Filling Up Quickly!! This awesome Day Camp, for 5 – 14 year olds, will run from Monday, June 20th through Friday, August 26th, from 9am to 4pm, with Before/After Care Options available. All TEN Weeks sold out in 2021, so please sign up soon. Summer Nature Camp also makes a great Gift for all occasions!!

For info/registration, please visit www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org.

 Trails are open daily, from Sunrise to Sunset. SLNC Visitors’ Center is open, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm & Sundays, Noon-5pm.

Groups/Clubs that Meet at SLNC:

(Participants are encouraged to check with groups to confirm meetings prior to their arrival.)

Artists of Bristol ~ Meets at 7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Contact: RoseMarie Strippoli aobweb@comcast.net.

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, please visit:

http://bucks-area-rc-boat-club.webs.com/

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

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.

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 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