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SLNC’s 2024 Kayaking Series

by on March 1, 2024

2024 Kayaking Series at Silver Lake Nature Center Join SLNC's awesome Kayaking Instructors, Cam Calista AND Holly Hewchuk on one, a few, or all of SLNC's Kayaking Programs being offered this spring & summer! SLNC provides the Kayaks, Paddles, & PFD's ("Personal Floatation Devices") for all programs! Check out the…

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Family-friendly Guided Nature Hike

by on January 29, 2023

Families & Individuals are invited to join us for a FREE Nature discovery hike on the beautiful SLNC Trails! We'll use (most of) our "Five Senses" 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…

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Fall Nature Crafts

by on October 12, 2019

Fun for the whole family! Combine Nature with art and watch the magic begin. Each participant can create a work of art to take home with them. Program also involves a Nature Hike on the Trails. Please dress for the weather/to be outdoors. To register, please scroll down, call 215-785-1177,…

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Wilderness Survival Series – Map & Compass in the Woods!

by on December 29, 2018

The arts of map-reading and compass-use are very useful tools when exploring the wilds of Pennsylvania. Use of GPS on cell phones may give many people false confidence. Learn how to combine these tools in the deep woods of Silver Lake Nature Center. $3/person OR $2/person for Members of Friends…

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Birding 101 – Fall Edition

by on October 20, 2018

This program is designed for beginners, but all ages and skill levels are welcome! Everything from bird feeders to binoculars and bird identification will be covered.

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Wonderful Wetlands Walk!

by on May 6, 2017

Learn about the wonderful wetlands that help to make Silver Lake Nature Center such a special place! Families, individuals, all ages welcome! Fee per person: $8 Members; $10 Non-members.  

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Mercer County Wildlife Center’s LIVE Animals Presentation!

by on April 15, 2017

We will have some very special guests joining us today from the Mercer County Wildlife Center! Participants will have the opportunity to get to meet and learn all about some of the LIVE Mammals & Raptors that are local to this area. Click here to learn about the Mercer County Wildlife…

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