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Info on “Injured or Orphaned” Animals

April 14, 2026

SLNC is NOT licensed or equipped to accept injured or orphaned animals. Do NOT leave injured/orphaned wildlife or unwanted pets at SLNC. To be of help to the Animal, please contact one of the following organizations for assistance (before taking action). Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center 1531 Upper Stump […]

FREE Saturday Morning Bird Walks WEEKLY at 7:30am Sept-Nov & March-May

March 3, 2026

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.

Earthship Ecology Workshops!!

February 20, 2026

Elinor Stapylton, Certified Earthship Biotecture Educator is offering THREE awesome Workshops here at SLNC!! Elinor holds a Masters in Science in Biomimicry from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s in Biology & Environmental & Urban Studies from Bard College. She has a teaching certificate in Biotecture from the Earthship Biotecture […]

SLNC’s Summer Nature Camp is SOLD OUT!!

January 2, 2026

Registration for the 2027 Summer Camp Season will open in early January. Please click here for more info. Thank you!!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Volunteer Work Days

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 […]