Nature
Winter Nature Camp
by on December 26, 2016
Monday, December 26th through Friday, December 30th, from 9am to 4pm Sign up for one day, a few days, or for the whole week! Six to twelve-year olds are invited to spend their Winter Break with us! Join us as we explore the trails, play games, do crafts, visit with…
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Map & Compass in the Woods ~ Wilderness Survival Series
by on December 17, 2016
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 false confidence. Use how to combine these tools in the deep woods of Silver Lake Nature Preserve. Families, individuals, all ages welcome! Fee…
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Beginning Birding 101 ~ Winter Edition
by on December 10, 2016
Did you ever wonder what bird that is in your backyard? This course in bird watching is designed for the beginner. Everything from binoculars to birdfeeders to identification will be covered in this course before moving on to bird identification in the wilds of the preserve. Families, individuals, all ages…
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Volunteer Annual Holiday Potluck
by on December 8, 2016
Celebrate with fellow Volunteers! Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending, and also which covered dish you will bring. For info/RSVP, please contact Arden Williams at 267-880-5020 or awilliams@buckscounty.org.
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Amazing World of Aquatic Critters
by on December 3, 2016
Yes we are going into the water in December! What happens to all those bugs, insects, and critters that live in Silver Lake during winter? We are going to find out! Discover the hidden world of these amazing creatures and see for yourself how they survive the harsh conditions of…
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Volunteer Work Day
by on December 3, 2016
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for "Volunteer Work Days!" Help us maintain our grounds! Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. Give us 4 hours and we'll give you lunch! This event is rain or shine. Please contact Arden Williams at…
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Visitors’ Building Holiday Schedule
by on November 23, 2016
Holiday Schedule for the Visitors' Building: Closed on Thursday, November 24th & Friday, November 25th. Closed on Saturday, December 24th & Sunday, December 25th. Closed on Saturday, December 31st & Sunday, January 1st. As always, Trails remain OPEN daily, from Sunrise to Sunset!
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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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Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks Concert-7:30pm
by on November 12, 2016
~Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks Concert ~ A Tribute to John Denver & the Great Outdoors! $15/person (after 5pm on Friday, Nov. 11th). Tickets now available at door only. Charlie Zahm & Tad Marks return for another awesome concert on Saturday, November 12th at 7:30pm! Admission: $12/person in advance (by…
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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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