SLNC Earthship 10th Anniversary Celebration on 9-13-25
by on September 4, 2025
SLNC Earthship 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 9/13/25, 12-4pm This fun, free-to-attend community event will welcome individuals & families to learn about Earthships and Sustainability. There will be special guest presenters (including Retired SLNC Assistant Director Naturalist-Lorraine Skala, Jim Skala, Retired SLNC Director Naturalist-Robert Mercer, Elinor Stapylton, and possibly more…
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SLNC Trails Info
by on September 1, 2025
The Silver Lake Trail (aka Blue Trail) is 3.5 miles and takes us all through SLNC & SL Park, going completely around Silver Lake (with rugged & smooth terrain throughout). The Willow Oak Trail (aka Yellow Trail) is 2 miles and goes through the Delhaas Woods portion of SLNC. The…
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Thank You for Joining Us for the New SLNC Picnic Pavilion Ribbon Cutting
by on July 17, 2025
A message from SLNC Director-Naturalist, PattiAnn Cutter: Thank you to All who joined us for the New SLNC Picnic Pavilion Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Friday, 7/25/25! This beautiful New Picnic Pavilion is now officially open, and is available for Visitors to enjoy when it’s not in use by the SLNC Summer…
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Become a Sponsor of the Earthship 10th Anniversary Event!
by on June 26, 2025
Dear Friend of SLNC, It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating 10 years since we cut the ribbon (actually, we cut a vine!) on the Earthship at Silver Lake Nature Center! Over the past ten years, it has hosted numerous celebrations of weddings, birthday parties, educational events,…
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SLNC Native Plant Sale!!
by on June 9, 2025
Looking for native plants to add to your garden? Come check out our selection of native plants grown here at Silver Lake Nature Center on Saturday, June 14! The sale will continue throughout the following week until we sell out. Seeds were sown using the Winter Sowing Method taught at…
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Friends of SLNC Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation on March 15, 2025 ~ Thank You!!
by on March 22, 2025
SLNC extends a huge thanks to ALL of our Members who attended our Annual Meeting/Member Appreciation last Saturday (3/15) AND also to those who couldn’t be there! This was a great time to learn more about some of the awesome things that happen at SLNC year ‘round AND to meet/greet…
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SLNC Mini BioBlitz – Saturday, 3/22/25 @ 10am-12pm
by on January 3, 2025
Join us for the Silver Lake Nature Center Mini BioBlitz on March 22, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm. We’ll meet at the SLNC Visitors’ Center for a quick orientation and workshop on using iNaturalist, and then head out on the trails to observe as many species as possible.…
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Info on “Injured or Orphaned” Animals
by on June 9, 2024
SLNC is NOT licensed or equipped to accept injured or orphaned animals. Do not leave injured/orphaned wildlife or unwanted pets at SLNC. To be of help to the Animal, please contact one of the following organizations for assistance (before taking action). Injured Orphaned Animals Info Flyer Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and…
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