Nature

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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Some Friendly Reminders & Recently Commonly Asked Questions ~ Answered

by on October 15, 2022

To answer some recent commonly asked questions & some friendly reminders: “Take only photos. Leave only footprints.” -Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash (no more than 6 ft. long. "Animals must be under immediate control of a competent person.") and picked up after. -Bicycles are NOT permitted…

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Nature Egg Scavenger Hunt, 2-3:30pm

by on April 16, 2022

Many creatures lay eggs in the depths of the woods at this time of year. This fun activity for families & individuals will challenge the participants to find these “Special” hidden eggs throughout the wilds of the forest. During this event, participants find eggs, read clues hidden in the eggs,…

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Mindful Outdoor Experience ~ Series

by on April 13, 2021

Special Series Offered by SLNC's Yoga Instructor, Pat Fritz! Mindful Outdoor Experience (MOE) Are you looking for more happiness, self-compassion, and playfulness? If yes, this MOE is for you. This class is not a nature walk or a biology class about animals, plants, and trees. It is a class to…

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Volunteer Work Day – 1st Saturday of Each Month

by on December 5, 2020

Volunteer Work Days are held on the First Saturday of Each Month. Help us maintain our grounds! Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Wear your mask and bring a refillable water bottle. This event is rain or shine.  Meet at the SLNC Pavilion (near the Visitors' Center). Register by scrolling…

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Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Offered September through November at 7:30am

by on November 28, 2020

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from September through November at 7:30am. FREE. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Building at the kiosk near the Parking Area. Program Leader: Birder Extraordinaire, Douglas Filler  

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Join us for a ONE YEAR Anniversary Hike on the Silver Lake Trail!

by on November 21, 2020

Join us for a guided hike with a professional Naturalist on this awesome Trail. When we opened the Silver Lake Trail in November of 2019, we could not have imagined the importance it would play in our community in this year. With the changes to our daily lives that came…

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Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Offered September through November at 7:30am

by on November 21, 2020

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from September through November at 7:30am. FREE. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Building at the kiosk near the Parking Area. Program Leader: Birder Extraordinaire, Douglas Filler  

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FREE – Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails

by on November 15, 2020

FREE Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails. Sunday, Nov. 15th, 2 - 3pm.                                     Join certified Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, Patricia Merkel, for this leisurely and informative walk covering seasonal topics. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Building at the kiosk near the Parking Area. Free.   Space is limited for this…

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Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Offered September through November at 7:30am

by on November 14, 2020

Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Offered from September through November at 7:30am. FREE. Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Building at the kiosk near the Parking Area. Program Leader: Birder Extraordinaire, Douglas Filler  

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