News - Silver Lake Nature Center

Thank you!!

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 […]

FREE Saturday Morning Bird Walks

September 5, 2025

Saturday Morning Bird Walks are offered from March through May AND September through November at 7:30am. Bring your binoculars if you have a pair! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.

SLNC Earthship 10th Anniversary Celebration on 9-13-25

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 […]

SLNC Trails Info

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 […]

Celebrating the Life of Eileen “Cinders” Swank

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 […]

Join Us on an Artistic Adventure to do a Painting Under the SLNC Pavilion!

July 31, 2025

We hope you’ll join us for this very special event coming up on Saturday, September 20th, from 10am to 12pm! Amazing Local Artist/Teacher (AND former SLNC Summer Camp Counselor/current Friends of SLNC Board Member), Lauren Vogt, will lead us on an “artistic adventure” as we do a painting of our […]

Thank You for Joining Us for the New SLNC Picnic Pavilion Ribbon Cutting

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 […]

Become a Sponsor of the Earthship 10th Anniversary Event!

June 26, 2025

Dear Friend of SLNC, It’s hard to believe that we will be celebrating 10 years since we cut the ribbon (actually, we cut a vine!) on the Earthship at Silver Lake Nature Center! Over the past ten years, it has hosted numerous celebrations of weddings, birthday parties, educational events, […]

Kindness Rock Garden Series

June 16, 2025

Families & Individuals are welcome to join SLNC & the Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol to help us grow our Garden of Kindness! We will be painting, so please feel free to wear a smock, apron, or old shirt. This special series is Sponsored by the Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol and is FREE […]

SLNC Native Plant Sale!!

June 9, 2025

Looking for native plants to add to your garden? Come check out our selection of native plants grown here at Silver Lake Nature Center on Saturday, June 14! The sale will continue throughout the following week until we sell out. Seeds were sown using the Winter Sowing Method taught at […]