It’s Party Time! You’re Invited to Celebrate at Silver Lake Nature Center!

Birthday Parties are available on Tuesdays through Saturdays.

A two-hour (DAY-TIME) party includes: one theme-related party craft, indoor activities in case of inclement weather, nature walk with theme-related activities, use of indoor auditorium or outdoor pavilion, tables/chairs, kitchen, & restrooms. Party also includes 15 minutes before and after for setup/cleanup (in addition to the two-hour timeslot).

Fees: Member – $20/child (with one free adult); Non-member- $25/child (with one free adult). MIN #12. That is, $240 for up to 12 children (w/12 adults) if Bday Parents/Guardians have a “Household Membership” to the Friends of SLNC OR $300 for up to 12 children (w/12 adults) with no Membership. Two b-day parents/guardians are not charged. (Additional adults are charged the $20 or $25 per person fee.)

To add on additional time to a regular, two-hour (day-time) Birthday Party, there is an $80 fee per additional hour.

**PLEASE NOTE: NIGHT-TIME BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE A DIFFERENT PRICE & PROGRAM. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS. THANK YOU.**

For all parties scheduled, a deposit of $100.00 is required to secure the date. Balance is due at the time of the party. No refund of deposit unless party is canceled by SLNC.

The annual fee for a Household Membership to the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center is $35. For more info &/or to become a Member, please click here.

If there is a Nature-related theme that you’d like, but it’s not listed, please let us know!

To schedule a Birthday Party, contact SLNC’s Environmental Educator/Admin Assistant, Alyssa McCormick at v-amccormick@buckscounty.org or 267-880-5024.

Themes Include:

Butterflies and Moths

From egg to butterfly,
See how they grow,
Discover where they go when there’s snow.

Itsy Bitsy Spiders

Little Miss Muffet’s spider,
Itsy Bitsy and Charlotte, too
This party will have lots to do.

The Frog Prince

Explore his Water Kingdom,
Hop, jump, and have some fun,
This party will be “ribit”ing for everyone.

Insect Inspection

Insect hunt fun,
Meet them as they,
Fly, wiggle, or run.

Damsels and Dragons

Explore the Water Kingdom
With dip net and pan in hand
Meet the citizens of “pond land”

Dinosaurs & Cousins:

Hunt for dinosaur homes, Discover their tracks or bones Meet their reptilian relatives.

Tracks and Scat

Animals are there even if you do not see
A detective is what you will be
You’ll hunt for clues to see who’s there
Find their tracks, scat, or a piece of hair

Parties for Older Children and Grown Ups, Too!

Night Hike Party

Night time creatures are the Themes. Bats, Frogs, or Owls & their “Screams!” With a campfire & a marshmallow roast, this is the party of which they’ll boast. (This party is for children turning 6 years old or older.)
Member: $25/person; Non-member: $30/person
Minimum # of participants: 12

Fees: Member – $25/child (with one free adult); Non-member- $30/child (with one free adult). MIN #12. That is, $300 for up to 12 children (w/12 adults) if Bday Parents/Guardians have a “Household Membership” to the Friends of SLNC OR $360 for up to 12 children (w/12 adults) with no Membership. Two b-day parents/guardians are not charged.

Fee includes one free adult per child. Additional adults are charged the ($25 or $30) per person fee. (Two b-day parents/guardians are not charged.)