Woods
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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Hike Delhaas Woods
by on February 17, 2018
Have you been to Delhaas Woods lately or at all? It is a beautiful part of Silver Lake Nature Center! And, you are invited to join us as we explore the newly blazed, user-friendly Trails! Fee per adventurer: $2 member; $3 non-member.
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Earth Day (Every Day) Open House! FREE!
by on April 22, 2017
On this special day of Nature celebration, we are opening all the doors of the Silver Lake Nature Preserve for a FREE open house! If you ever wanted to learn more about Silver Lake, today is the day. One of the many fun things planned for this day is a hike deep…
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Wild Animal Signs of Delhaas Woods
by on February 18, 2017
Wild animals leave behind their all types of signs that give us clues to their behaviors. During this expedition participants will learn how to examine animal sign and even how to make a plaster cast of a footprint to take home with them. All ages welcome. Families, individuals, all ages…
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The Mysteries of Delhaas Woods
by on January 28, 2017
Many strange stories emanate from the woods known as Delhaas within the Silver Lake Nature Preserve. Hike over two miles through the twisting and winding paths and learn the human history and some natural history of these wild woods. Families, individuals, all ages welcome! Fee per adventurer: $8 member; $10…
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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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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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