Newtown Yardley, PA Family Guide Announcements

Upcoming December 2025 Events at Silver Lake Nature Center

Silver Lake Nature Center

1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007

www.SilverLakeNatureCenter.org, 215-785-1177

Contact: PattiAnn Cutter, SLNC Director-Naturalist    pacutter@buckscounty.org or 267-880-5022 (Direct/Office)

Upcoming December 2025 Events at Silver Lake Nature Center

Jingle Tales with “Mrs. Claus.” Saturday, 12/6, 10:30-11:30am. Join Mrs. Claus and some VERY Special Friends (& surprises) on a magical North Pole adventure, full of holiday stories and songs! Make an ornament to take home and enjoy some holiday cookies fresh from Mrs. Claus’ kitchen! This is a “fun for the whole family” event! Advanced registration is required as space is limited. $10/person or $8/person for Friends of SLNC Members. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Monthly Volunteer Work Days. Join us on the first Saturday of each month, 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. Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

*Volunteers under age 18 must have an accompanying parent/legal guardian with them for the duration of the event. No exceptions. Thank you.

 *Mandated Community Service Volunteers must also contact SLNC Assistant Director, Raymie Barry, prior to registration for any Volunteer Events at rabarry@buckscounty.org or 215-785-1177.

“IPR Team” Volunteer Project Day. Saturday, 12/13, 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. For registration and/or for additional dates, please visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

*Volunteers under age 18 must have an accompanying parent/legal guardian with them for the duration of the event. No exceptions. Thank you.

*Mandated Community Service Volunteers must also contact SLNC Assistant Director, Raymie Barry, prior to registration for any Volunteer Events at rabarry@buckscounty.org or 215-785-1177.

Step II Productions – “A Christmas Carol” is returning to SLNC for this wonderful long-running annual tradition!

Showtimes are scheduled for 2pm & 7pm on Saturday, December 13th AND 2pm on Sunday, December 14th!

For info/tickets, contact Step II at https://www.stepiidancecenter.com/ or 215-833-7572.

SOLD OUT!! Winter Solstice Celebration Concert. Monday, 12/15, 6pm. This Big Band Musical Extravaganza ~ featuring Al Mikula’s Red Garter Band & Professor Gloria Galante’s Harp Ensemble & Other Special Guests in honor of the Winter Solstice has SOLD OUT! Thank you for your support!!  

SLNC Earthship Tours. Saturday, 12/20, 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.

 “The Wonder of it All” Holiday Concert by Christopher Westfall. Saturday, 12/20, 7:30pm. (Doors open at 7pm.) Singer, songwriter, musician, and Nashville recording artist, Chris Westfall, returns to SLNC to celebrate this beautiful Season in Song! “Concert will feature seasonal favorites and traditional carols! And…a few surprises! Full guitar lineup and piano of course!”

Tickets are $15/person in advance (by 4pm on 12/20/25) OR $20/person at the door (as available). Event will take place inside the SLNC Visitors’ Center. For info/tickets, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

FREE Winter Solstice Walk. Sunday, 12/21, 1pm -2pm. Families & Individuals are invited to join us for a FREE Guided Nature Walk on the beautiful SLNC Trails ~ in honor of the Winter Solstice!! PA Master Naturalist, Patricia Merkel, will be leading this awesome event! Register at SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177. Check the website for additional dates!

Day-off from School Camp. Tuesday, December 30^th, 9am-4pm (with before/after care options available). This fun day of camp (in winter!) is designed to keep children engaged and entertained. From ages 5 to 12, children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities that embrace the beauty of the natural world. Guided by SLNC’s awesome Camp Director/Environmental Educator, Ms. Holly, Campers will embark on exciting adventures that include Nature Hikes, Outdoor Games, Hands-on Crafts, and more! For info/registration, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

Homeschool Enrichment Series. Registration is OPEN for Winter Wednesdays, 1/7/26-1/28/26, 10:30am -12pm OR 1:30pm-3pm. SLNC’s Homeschool Enrichment Series is an option for families who take a different approach to educating their children (ages 5-14). Our 4-week program provides an opportunity for children to get hands-on experience within the STEM disciplines, without formal constraints. Each of the lessons are developed with the PA Standard Aligned System (SAS) in mind and ensures that children will excel in all settings. There are FIVE sessions for the 2025-26 homeschool year: Fall, Winter, Winter II, Spring, and Spring II. For info/registration, visit SilverLakeNatureCenter.org or call 215-785-1177.

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 264-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