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Churchville Nature Center
Come Visit the Churchville Nature Center!
Trails Open Dawn to Dusk ----- Visitor Center: Tues - Sun, 10am - 5pm

Who We Are
We are an environmental education facility of the Bucks County Dept. of Parks & Recreation located on a 65 acre nature preserve adjacent to the Churchville Reservoir in Northampton Twp. Founded in 1964, we were the first nature center in Bucks County. You can take a leisurely hike through our two miles of trails, visit our native wildlife gardens, journey through our exhibit filled visitor center, or participate in one of the various programs offered throughout the year including themed events, weekend programs & nature walks, our seasonal Native Butterfly House, campfire programs, summer camps, and even scheduled educational programs for schools, scouts, birthday parties, and private groups. For more information on visiting us, click HERE.
Schedule a Program Today!
Looking to schedule your school, group, or scout troop for a visit? Want to have your child's birthday party here? Click the links below to learn more!

K-12 Environmental Education

Lenape Village

Scout Badges

Birthday Parties
🐦Upcoming Programs:
Recurring Activities
  • Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Every Saturday morning at 7:00 am April through September. Time will switch to 8:00 am on October 3rd. Free guided walk. Approximately 2 hours on a mile-long round trip.
    Found an Injured Wild Animal or Need to Rehome a Pet?
    We are NOT a wildlife rehab and are NOT equipped to properly take care of injured or baby wildlife. We also do NOT have the resources to adopt pets.
    Please click HERE to go to a page where we have compiled information on area wildlife rehabilitation centers and places that rehome pets.
    Become a Butterfly House Docent at CNC!
    If you enjoy butterflies, people and the outdoors, become a volunteer docent in the Butterfly House (BH) at Churchville Nature Center! A docent is a volunteer who learns about butterflies and the BH, greets BH visitors, provides tours, and helps interns/CNC staff maintain the BH and its gardens. Docents must be at least 18 years of age and should be available in July - September. The CNC will host two docent training sessions (rain or shine). New docents are required to attend one of these sessions:
    -SAT. MAY 30, 11 AM to 1 PM
    -WED. June 3, 11 AM to 1 PM
    Interested? Please email your name, phone #, email address and questions (by May 28) to CNC staff Tanya Oznowich at: v-tmoznowich@buckscounty.org
    Attention Bucks County Students! (ages 14 - 22)
    Submit your own design plus share this opportunity with friends and teachers!
    The 2026 Butterfly House And Botanical Gardens At Churchville T-shirt Design Contest
    Click on the link above for contest details. This T-shirt design contest is open to high school/college students (ages 14 – 22 years of age) who attend school/college and/or reside in Bucks County, PA. Submissions are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 22. One winning design will be printed onto T-shirts that will be sold by the nature center in its gift store in 2026 – 2027. Proceeds from T-shirt sales will benefit the Butterfly House and Botanical Gardens.
    UPCOMING EVENTS
    Join us on Friday, June 12th for our Firefly Campfire from 8-10 pm! Ever wonder how and why fireflies glow? Search the meadow and trails for these bioluminescent insects. If we are lucky, we might even find glowworms. Admission is $3 for CNC members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required.
    Click HERE to register or click the image above.
    Join our Land Manager Bill on Sunday, June 14th at 11 am for a guided nature walk. Learn about different invasive plants and animals found in our area. Learn how they appeared and what we can do to minimize their impact. Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Registration is required.
    Click HERE to register or click the image above.
    SUMMER CAMP
    General registration for summer camp is open! Register now on the DonorView Portal. Updated availability for summer camp will be posted here on our website. Read more about our summer camp program HERE!
    Interested in being a volunteer summer camp counselor?
    COUNSELORS: Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 of summer camp are currently filled. Please consider other weeks of camp when filling out applications!
    The Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Churchville Nature Center do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, age, gender, or sexual orientation in its programs, activities or facilities. We strive to provide a place for all visitors to appreciate the natural beauty of Bucks County in a safe and educational setting.
    We look forward to your visit!
    Executive Director: Kirsten Becker | Assistant Director: Peg Mongillo
    FoCNC Board President: Jennifer Wallace
    County Commissioners
    Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Chair | Robert J. Harvie Jr, Vice-Chair | Gene DiGirolamo, Commissioner