The following is from a press release from the Silver Lake Nature Center
Upcoming Events for remainder of January and All of February of 2014
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Monday, January 20 – West Chester University Harp Ensemble rehearsal, 6 – 7 pm. Come and enjoy. Free.
Thursday, January 23 – Bird Seed Sale Order Deadline. Purchase your bird seed by today for pick-up on February 1st. Choose oil sunflower, SL mix, conservation mix, thistle, sunflower chips, peanut hearts, and suet cakes. We accept cash, check, Discover, Visa, and Mastercard. Phone orders are welcome, or go to our website, ww.silverlakenaturecenter.org and place your order. Note: The fourth and last sale for the season is April 5th. Get your order in to us by March 26th.
Saturday, January 25 &/or Sunday, January 26 – Earth Skills Class, 1- 4 pm. Join primitive skills practitioner, Howard Holt, for an afternoon or two of Earth Skills. Howard has been teaching the art and science of tracking, primitive skills, and nature awareness for 10 years to people of all ages across the country.
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Pre-registration required –attend either day or both -$35 each day for participants 10 and older. Each additional family member is just $10. No refunds for cancellations given less than 10 days before program.
***Open to ages 10 and up, no experience required. All participants under 13 must be accompanied by an adult family member. Scout and other groups are welcome. ***
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For more information or to register, please call Silver Lake Nature Center 215-785-1177
Sunday, January 26- Sunday Stroll: Discovery Walk, 2 – 3 pm. Join a naturalist for an informative and leisurely walk. Free.
Wednesday, January 29 – Meeting of the Delaware River Fishermen’s Association, 7 – 9 pm. If you’re into fishing, check out this group that just started meeting at the Nature Center. New members welcome!
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Saturday, February 1 – Volunteer Work Day, 9 am – 2 pm. Help us maintain our grounds! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring your own water bottle. Rain or shine. Give us four hours and we’ll give you lunch! Call Jenn at 215 785.1177 x14 to register.
Saturday, February 1 – Bird Seed Sale, 10 am – 3 pm. Purchase your seed by January 23rd for pick up today. Choose oil sunflower, SL mix, conservation mix, thistle, sunflower chips, peanut hearts, and suet cakes. We accept cash, check, Discover, Visa, and Mastercard. Phone orders are welcome, or go to our website, www.silverlakenaturecenter.org and place your order. Note: The fourth and last sale for the season is April 5th. Get your order in to us by March 26th.
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Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, February 1, 2, & 3 – Photo drop-off for Annual Photo Contest. Come in between 2 and 4 pm Saturday; noon to 4 pm on Sunday; or 7 to 8:30pm on Monday night. Contact Steve at 215 736-1834 for details.
Sunday, February 2 – Sunday Stroll: Discovery Walk, 2 – 3 pm. Join a naturalist for an informative and leisurely walk. Free.
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Tuesday, February 4 – Meeting of S. Bucks Garden Club, 7 – 9 pm. Join us!
Thursdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 – Yoga, 7:30 – 9 pm. This ongoing class is great for all ages and abilities. Come and give it a try! Fee: $8 member; $10 non-member
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Saturday, February 8 – Maple Syrup Program, 2 – 3 pm. It’s maple syrup season! Today’s program is open to the public. Learn how to make natural maple syrup. Fee: $5 per person
Saturday, February 8 – Photo Contest Awards and 40th Anniversary Celebration, 7 pm. Come and see the winners receive their awards! Enjoy all the photos and chat with the photographers. Help us celebrate 40 years!
Sunday, February 9 – Sunday Stroll: Discovery Walk, 2 – 3 pm. Join a naturalist for an informative and leisurely walk. Free.
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Mondays, February 10 & 24 – Meeting of Focal Planes Photo Club, 7 pm. New members welcome.
Tuesday, February 11 thru 14 – Maple Syrup Week, 9 am – 5 pm. This is your chance to see just where maple syrup comes from! Bring your homeschool group, school group, or scout group to the Nature Center and learn how to make maple syrup. Discover the history and process, and taste the real thing! Programs offered this week only. Please contact Lorraine at 215 785-1177 or llskala@co.bucks.pa.us for details and to book your group.
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Fee: $6/person for 1.5 hour program or $8/person for 3 hour program. Must pre-register.
Wednesday, February 12 – Meeting of the Artists of Bristol, 7 pm. New members welcome. Join us!
Sunday, February 16 – Sunday Stroll: Winter Birds, 2 – 3 pm. Believe it or not, the northern migration has started, but the vast majority of the birds will be our winter friends. Free.
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Monday, February 17 – West Chester University Harp Ensemble, 6 – 7 pm. Join us. It’s free.
Fridays, February 21 & 28, and March 7, 14, 21, & 28 – Naturalist Aide Training, 10 am – 12 pm. Do you enjoy children and Nature? This free training will provide you with the background to help us in leading groups through our environmental education programs. Must pre-register and be able to attend all six sessions. Please contact Lorraine at 215 785-1177 or llskala@co.bucks.pa.us for details and to register.
Saturday, February 22 – Birding the North Shore of New Jersey, 8 am – 5 pm. We will carpool from the Nature Center and bird all day. For lunch, we will warm our toes and fingers in a local restaurant. Please call 215-785-1177 or email ramercer@co.bucks.pa.us to register by Feb. 20th. Fee: $15 member; $19 non-member
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Sunday, February 23 – Sunday Stroll: Discovery Walk, 2 – 3 pm. Enjoy a walk with a naturalist. Free.
Wednesday, February 26 – Meeting of the Delaware River Fishermen’s Association, 7 – 9 pm. If you’re into fishing, check out this group! New members welcome!
The Silver Lake Nature Center, where learning comes naturally, is a 235-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. The Center is home to 20 plant and animal species listed as rare, threatened, or endangered in Pennsylvania. Participation in programs helps protect these species and their habitats. The Center does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, activities, or facilities. People with special needs are asked to give advance notice.
For a full listing of programs and events at the Silver Lake Click Here
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For information about this and the other programs offered at the Silver Lake Nature Center, call 215-785-1177 or check the website at www.silverlakenaturecenter.org.
Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation
Bucks County Commissioners
Robert G. Loughery, Commissioner Chairman
Charles H. Martin, Commissioner Vice-Chairman
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW
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