News - Silver Lake Nature Center

FREE Guided Nature Walk on 2/15/26

January 30, 2026

Families & Individuals are invited to join us for a FREE Guided Nature Walk to explore the beautiful SLNC Trails in winter!! PA Master Naturalist, Patricia Merkel, will be leading this awesome event! This event is FREE, but please register by clicking here or by calling 215-785-1177. Please be sure […]

Hoot’N Hike – Night Hike & Campfire

January 29, 2026

1/29/26 Update: The Hoot’N Hike and Campfire is postponed from 1/30/26 TO Friday, 2/27/26 due to snow and Trail conditions. Due to the change in date, some availability opened up! Click here to register if you’d like to attend. Thanks! Join us as we learn about our night-time feathered […]

Winter Tree ID Class ~ Walk & Talk

January 10, 2026

Learn how to identify Trees when the leaves are gone. During this Winter Tree Identification Class, we’ll focus on buds, twigs, bark, leaf scars, and overall form—key features that remain visible all winter. Through clear examples and hands-on observation, participants will gain practical tools to recognize common Trees in the […]

Artists of Bristol Art Show, Dec 17th-Jan 15th

November 17, 2025

The Artists of Bristol are pleased to announce the 2025-2026 exhibit at the Silver Lake Nature Center, located at 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007. ALL ARTISTS OF BRISTOL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “SEASONAL SHOW AT SILVER LAKE NATURE CENTER.” ALL AOB ARTISTS MUST: • Submit label […]

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 […]

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 […]