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 Office Manager/Bookkeeper, as well as Summer Camp Staff.
The Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center has a Board comprised of a maximum of 15 Members.
2025-26 Friends of SLNC Board of Directors:
Bryan Allen, President
~Chief Of Staff, State Representative Tina M. Davis, 141st District
Michelle Aliprantis, MBA, Vice-president
~Regional Director of Business Development, Marketing and Communications| PA Markets Roxborough, Suburban, and Lower Bucks Hospital
Alan Hermely, Secretary
~Retired – Environmental Specialist for the DHS/FEMA federal agencies, Environmental Scientist for AECOM (formerly URS Corporation)
Deanna Boyer, Treasurer
~Dow Environmental Health & Safety Improvement Specialist
Scott Brown, Board Member
~Retired Bristol Borough School District
Larry Daniel, Board Member
~Volunteer at SLNC, Pennsbury Manor, Yardley Singles Club, Bristol Calvary Baptist Church, Paradisus Dei (TMIU- That Man Is You) Weekly Video AV Coordinator
Dawn Denner, Board Member
~Volunteer at SLNC, Birder, Photographer
Susan DeRosier, Board Member
~Retired Legislative Aid
Valerie Hamilton, Board Member
~PennAEYC: Bucks Chapter: Current Advocacy Chair, Pre-K for Pa and Start Strong Pa Statewide Provider Advisory Board: Member
Damita Harvey, Board Member
~NJM Insurance Group – Talent Development Specialist, Sr., No Longer Bound – Prevention Manager, Bristol Cares Coalition – Community Organizer, National Night Our Bristol Borough – Event Chair
Joseph Leming, Board Member
~Principal, Leming Processing Services, LLC; Member, Storm Water Advisory Committee, Middletown Township
Kyle Melander, Board Member
~District Manager U.S. House of Representatives
MJ Powlowicz, Board Member
~Harry S Truman XC/Track and Field -Head Coach
Elizabeth Tomaszewski, Board Member
~Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center; Urban Mental Health Alliance
Lauren Vogt, Board Member
~Elementary Art Teacher, Bristol Borough School District; Artist, Vibe Art & Soul; Former SLNC Summer Camp Counselor