Thank you!!

by on September 16, 2025

WOW what an awesome event we had here over the weekend to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the SLNC Earthship!! Thank you to ALL who attended – your support & participation are so hugely appreciated!! Thank you to ALL who supported SLNC and the event by donating funds or products…

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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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Celebrating the Life of Eileen “Cinders” Swank

by on August 20, 2025

We are beyond words saddened to share news that very dear Friend, longtime Volunteer to SLNC, Eileen T. Swank – “Cinders” has passed away.💔😞 Cinders did so much at SLNC, and touched the lives of so many people. It was an incredible honor to know her. Cinders led the Campfire…

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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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Volunteer Work Days

by on May 27, 2025

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. Visit our Calendar Listing to register. Thank you! *Volunteers under…

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Save the Date! SLNC Earthship 10th Anniversary Celebration on 9/13/25

by on May 5, 2025

Click here to sign up for this fun, free event.

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Awesome Article by “The Rider News” on SLNC’s Invasive Plants Removal Program!

by on February 14, 2025

Awesome article by "The Rider News!" https://theridernews.com/pesky-plants-a-mission-to-remove-multiflora-rose/ RU Serving offered volunteer work for students and faculty to remove invasive plant species at Silver Lake Nature Center. Sofia Santiago/The Rider News Home/Features & Entertainment/Entertainment/Pesky plants: a mission to remove Multiflora Rose Pesky plants: a mission to remove Multiflora Rose 3 days…

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Check Out this Great Article about the SLNC Earthship!

by on February 14, 2025

Great Article about the SLNC Earthship by Lorelei Lawson of "Garden State Globetrotter:" https://www.gardenstateglobetrotter.com/pennsylvania/earthship Feb 13 Written By Lorelei Lawson Earthships are environmentally friendly buildings that are made with a mix of natural and recycled materials. Did you know that the only public earthship on the east coast is located…

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Schedule Your Next Birthday Party at SLNC!!

by on January 8, 2025

For info on holding a Birthday Party at Silver Lake Nature Center, please visit: Birthdays - Silver Lake Nature Center. 

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