Newtown Yardley, PA Announcement
Upcoming Summer 2026 Events at Silver Lake Nature Center
Upcoming Summer 2026 Events at Silver Lake Nature Center
SLNC Mini BioBlitz. Saturday, 6/27, 10am-12pm. Join us in our effort to measure biodiversity at SLNC! We’ll meet at the SLNC Visitors’ Center for a brief orientation and workshop on using iNaturalist, and then head out on the Trails to observe as many species as possible. Bring your smartphone with the iNaturalist app installed, and wear your hiking shoes! $8/person or $5/person for Friends of SLNC Members.
Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Nature Crochet Class. Saturday, 6/27, 1pm - 2:30pm. This Class is designed for intermediate crocheters. If you already know how to double crochet, slip stitch, and chain, then this Class is for you! We will learn how to make a magic ring and refresh our memories on the basic crochet stitches. Then we will create colorful butterflies. Materials are provided. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Price is $15/Person or $10/Person for Members of the Friends of SLNC, per class. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
“Celebrate America ~ Concert in the Woods with Christopher Westfall.” Saturday, June 27th at 7:30 PM.
SLNC is pleased to welcome back singer, songwriter, musician, and Nashville recording artist Christopher Westfall!
Set in the beauty of SLNC’s outdoor Amphitheater, this special evening will feature a Nature-inspired Americana Folk theme as we celebrate Earth Day EVERY Day at SLNC and the 250th Anniversary of the United States! Christopher will perform beloved songs by artists such as John Denver, James Taylor, and more, along with some of his own original music.
The path from the Parking Lot to the outdoor Amphitheater is flat and accessible. Ample bench-seating is also provided at the outdoor Amphitheater. Proceeds from this special event benefit the nonprofit Friends of SLNC organization.
Admission is $15/person in advance (by 4pm on 6/27) OR $20/person at the event. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Volunteer Work Days. Join us on the first Saturday of each month (except July 4th), from 10am to 12pm to help keep the beautiful SLNC Trails/Grounds so beautiful. Be prepared to get wet and dirty. Bring a refillable water bottle. This event is Rain or Shine. Pre-registration is required.
Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
“IPR Team” Volunteer Project Day. Saturdays, 7/11; 8/8; 9/19, 10am - 12pm.
The Invasive Plants Removal Team meets once a month to help clear Invasive Plants from specific areas on the SLNC Grounds/Trails. Each season brings new plants in various degrees of difficulty and also serves as a learning opportunity! These Project Days also involve planting native plants and trees.
Pre-registration is required. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
FREE Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails. Sunday, 6/28, 1pm -2pm. What might we find on the beautiful SLNC Trails as we welcome summer? Join us to find out!
Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177. Check the website for additional dates!
SLNC Earthship Tours. Saturdays, 7/18 and 8/15, 1pm-2:30pm. Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures! Tours are FREE, but donations to the nonprofit Friends of SLNC are greatly appreciated. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Nature Origami “Folds & Flowers” Class. Sun., 8/16, 2pm - 3pm. Learn how to fold beautiful 3D flowers! We will learn the basic origami folds and bases used in most diagramed origami instructions, so that attendees can create origami beyond this class. This event is designed for adults and children ages 8+. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Price is $8/Person or $5/Person for Members of the Friends of SLNC. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Kindness Rock Garden Series. Saturdays: July 18th and August 22nd, 10:30am-12pm. Families & Individuals are welcome to join SLNC & the Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol to help us grow our Garden of Kindness! We will be painting, so please feel free to wear a smock, apron, or old shirt. This special series is Sponsored by the Kiwanis of Levittown-Bristol and is FREE to participants. Space is limited, pre-registration required.
Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
Saturday Morning Bird Walks. Sept. through Nov. and March through May, 7:30am. Bring your binoculars if you have a pair! Meet outside of the SLNC Visitors’ Center at Welcome Kiosk near the Parking Area. FREE.
SAVE THE DATE!! SLNC’s 60th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, 9/26/26 at 6pm!! Look out for details for this fun-fundraiser coming soon!!
Save the Date! Earthship Ecology Workshop with Elinor Stapylton. Saturday, October 24th, 11am-1pm.
This is an amazing opportunity to learn from an Earthship expert! For details/registration, visit
SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.
SLNC Trails are open daily, from Sunrise to Sunset. SLNC Visitors’ Center is open, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm & Sundays, Noon-5pm.
The Silver Lake Nature Center, where learning comes naturally, is a 265-acre Nature Preserve located in Bristol Township, Bucks County. It is a facility of the Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation with additional funding and staffing provided by the Friends of Silver Lake Nature Center nonprofit organization. SLNC is home to over 40 plant and animal species listed as rare, threatened, or endangered in Pennsylvania. Participation in programs helps protect these species and their habitats.
The Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation was established in 1953. The Department is responsible for the acquisition, development, and preservation of open space and regional parks. The Department seeks in every endeavor to improve the quality of life and environment for all Bucks County residents, by working to enhance existing and projected recreational and cultural needs for our County.
For information about this and the other programs offered at Silver Lake Nature Center, call 215-785-1177 or visit the website at www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org
