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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.
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 8:00 am Through March. Time will switch to 7:00 am April 5th. Free guided walk. Approximately 2 hours on a mile long round trip.
Save the Date
  • 2025 Butterfly House Opening - Tentatively planned for the beginning of July.
  • Arthropalooza - August 2nd & 3rd from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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.
Interested in supporting us or getting involved? Consider joining the Friends of Churchville Nature Center, the non-profit 501c3 that supports the facility in achieving its mission. Learn more about the FoCNC by clicking on the Bulletin link above. Already a "Friend" of CNC? Then find out more about the organization you belong to, including updates and future meetings.
Interested in joining the Friends of Churchville Nature Center Board? We are currently looking for new members to serve. Please see the letter below to learn more and check out the application to apply!
While the big weekends are over, we still have plenty of great plants for you to peruse. Come visit us Tuesday to Sunday, 10-5 to find new plants for your garden and yard!
Purchase a Painted Lady Butterfly Larvae Kit and see its lifecycle from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly! Place your order online HERE or by clicking the image above. Orders will be available for pickup starting June 6th.
Join us for our Firefly Campfire on Friday, June 6th! Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required. Register HERE or by clicking on the image above.
General registration for 2025 Summer Camp is now open! Please register through the DonorView portal. Availability will be updated on our website, or contact Megan (v-mbkeller@buckscounty.org) for latest availability.
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
Robert J. Harvie Jr, Chair | Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Vice-Chair | Gene DiGirolamo, Commissioner