SLNC Staff

Jerry Kozlansky is a lifelong naturalist with a passion for sharing his love for nature. Jerry received his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University and his Master’s Degree in Teaching from Marywood University in Scranton. He has educated children and adults for over twenty-five years. Jerry has worked from Florida to New England with various agencies and organizations including the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Learning Centers of Connecticut and the New Jersey Audubon Society. Jerry has taught both in private and public schools as an instructor in Biology, Ecology, Physical Science, Algebra and Technology. Jerry, his wife, and two daughters have truly found a home in Pennsylvania and have now settled into Bucks County permanently. When not hiking the trails at Silver Lake Nature Center, he can be found fishing the Delaware River with his daughters or mountain biking somewhere in the wilds of the Commonwealth.

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Started with Silver Lake Nature Center in May, 2006.

Contact me for Birthday Parties, Scout, Preschool, School, Homeschool, Senior Citizen, Other Organized Group Programs, as well as Bridal/Baby Showers, Other Special Events, Meetings, Concerts, Public Events,  Facilities Rentals, and for PR/Marketing questions.

The Nature Center has a great Auditorium (holds up to 100 people) inside our Visitors’ Building that can be rented out for meetings and other events. Our outdoor Amphitheater is also a beautiful place for a wedding or other special event/ceremony/gathering!

We also rent out the Pavilion ($100 fee) near our Visitors’ Building (holds up to 60 people). And, the Earthship ($100 fee  for up to four hours) is available for meetings/events (holds up to 30 people). Please contact me for reservations of the Earthship and/or Pavilion (near Visitors’ Building).

To reserve the Pavilion at Silver Lake Park, please call 215-757-0571 OR click here.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you are having a great day!

The sun even shines in the forest. There are dark places along the trails of life, but if you keep walking, you will find a spot where the light of the sun just bursts through.

I have a B.S. in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University. I love learning new things, and believe that the best way to learn them is “hands on.” So, you may see me doing a variety of tasks around the Center because as an Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator, I need to be able to convey to others what needs to be done or how to do it. I like to work efficiently, and sometimes that means taking time to learn the process of how things work before I can act prudently.

I started at Silver Lake Nature Center as a volunteer in April of 2014 and became a member of the staff in 2015. Come out and join us for Volunteer Work Days. It usually consists of meeting new people, cleaning up the Nature Center grounds, Len’s hot soup and sandwiches, and good old fashion fun. Don’t hesitate to contact me for more information about how you can get involved.

We welcome Kassandra Archer as of June 6, 2017!

Greetings my name is Kassandra Archer and I am excited to join the Silver Lake Nature Center team! I grew up in south Jersey in a town located between the Pinelands and the Barnegat Bay, which allowed me to develop a love and respect for the outdoors. I attended Montclair State University and received a Bachelors Degree in Geography with a concentration in Environmental Studies. After college I went on to serve our country through AmeriCorps where I had my first experiences with environmental education. During my two years of service I realized that I would be able to make the greatest impact by educating others about our planet and helping them to understand the impacts our species has on natural ecosystems. I decided to go back to Montclair State University to pursue a Masters in Environmental Education. During my time at MSU, I ran a STEM Summer Program for urban youth. I have a diverse background ranging from animal husbandry to trail building and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow at the Silver Lake Nature Center.

SLNC welcomes Sue Kiernan as of February 11, 2020!

I’m thrilled to be joining the Staff of Silver Lake Nature Center as the Office Manager for the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center!

Silver Lake Nature Center has been a huge part of my life, as a Volunteer since I was a child, participating in many programs, volunteering for the night hikes, and serving as a Board Member on the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center for the past two years.

I look forward to working with the amazing Staff, Friends of SLNC Members, numerous Volunteers, and Visitors.