Family-friendly
Family-friendly Intro to Kayaking
by on July 13, 2024
Have you ever wanted to learn how to maneuver a kayak? Well, here is your chance. We have now made the Intro class more family friendly so you can now bring children, 10 and older, to join you on the adventure! This two-hour class introduces you to the parts of…
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Postponed – Registration is CLOSED; Event is FULL. FREE Family Fishing Day
by on October 21, 2023
This Event is postponed due to wind/rain forecasted. Thank you. Registration is CLOSED. This Event is full. Thank you!! This fun, free, informative event is sponsored by the Delaware River Fishermen’s Association. Activities will include learning about fish identification, fishing equipment, and fishing techniques. If you have a…
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FREE Family-friendly Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails, 1pm-2pm
by on August 27, 2023
Families and Individuals are welcome to participate. This event is offered monthly. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE. Please scroll down to register. Thank you!
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FREE Family-friendly Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails, 1pm-2pm
by on July 30, 2023
Families and Individuals are welcome to participate. This event is offered monthly. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE. Please scroll down to register. Thank you!
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FREE Family-friendly Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails, 1pm-2pm
by on June 25, 2023
Families and Individuals are welcome to participate. This event is offered monthly. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at the Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE. Please scroll down to register. Thank you!
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Family-friendly Guided Nature Hike
by on April 16, 2023
Families & Individuals are invited to join us for a FREE Nature discovery hike on the beautiful SLNC Trails! Join us as we explore the Trails! This event is FREE, but please register by scrolling down or by calling 215-785-1177. Please be sure to let us know how many you…
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April 21st Earth Day Work Day
by on April 21, 2018
April 21, 2018 is our day to celebrate the Earth. This Earth Day Work Day event is sponsored by DOW and in partnership with Keep America Beautiful. The day will begin with breakfast and sign-in at 9:00 am, followed by assigned tasks and projects, then ends with a picnic lunch…
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Sensory Awareness Hike
by on July 8, 2017
Join us as we use our five senses to explore the wonders of the forest! Families & individuals of all ages are welcome. Cost is $8/person for Members of Silver Lake Nature Center or $10/person for Non-members.
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NEW!! Family-fun Series!! ~ “Shelter Building!”
by on November 19, 2016
Lost in the woods! Need shelter for the night! What can you do? This program will teach you how to construct a shelter out of natural materials. Each participant will help construct a real debris hut deep in the forest of Silver Lake Nature Preserve. Families & individuals welcome! Fee…
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NEW!! Family-fun Series!! “Tracking Wild Animals!”
by on November 5, 2016
Wild animals leave behind their footprints as they wander through Silver Lake Nature Preserve. During this expedition participants will learn how to track animals and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home with them. All ages welcome. Families & individuals welcome! Fee per adventurer:…
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