Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center

The Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, formed in 1979 for the purpose of assisting the Silver Lake Nature Center in the encouragement and promotion of Environmental Education.

The Friends of SLNC organization shares the governance of the Silver Lake Nature Center with the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation.

The Friends of SLNC raises funds through an active Membership program, various fundraising events and activities, and educational program revenue. The monies raised support the operations through the financing of special projects and the funding of Staff positions in addition to the two positions funded by the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation. Current positions funded by the Friends of SLNC include: Environmental Educator/Camp Director, Environmental Educator/Admin Assistant, and Bookkeeper/Office Mgr, as well as Summer Camp Staff.

The Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center has a Board comprised of a maximum of 15 Members. 

Friends of SLNC Board Members, 2026-27:

Bryan Allen, Friends of SLNC President

Damita Harvey, Vice President

Earl Bruck, Treasurer

Alan Hermely, Secretary

Kevin Bongarzone, Board Member

Deanna Boyer, Board Member

Scott Brown, Board Member

Dawn D., Board Member

Susan DeRosier, Board Member

Valerie Hamilton, Board Member

Joseph Leming, Board Member

Michael Motte, Board Member

MJ Powlowicz, Board Member

Elizabeth Tomaszewski, Board Member

Lauren Vogt, Board Member