Join us for some holiday shopping

Come on over to the Churchville Nature Center on December 1st and do some holiday shopping while supporting local crafters. This is a great chance to find that something special for the people on your holiday shopping list and perhaps even a special treat for yourself.

If you are interested in participating as a crafter, please contact Assistant Director Peg Mongillo at 215-357-4005 ext. 5036.

Volunteers welcome!

On Saturday, December 14, we will be heading out onto the grounds of Churchville Nature Center and the surrounding area to take part in a bird census for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. If you are a bird watcher, be it a novice or an experienced birder, you are welcome to join the count. For more information, or to sign up to participate, contact CNC Naturalist Bill Woodroffe at 215-357-4005 ext 5033

Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning for our early morning bird walks.

These walks are a great way to meet new people and enjoy casual conversation with other bird enthusiasts. Your guide will pick out the best spot to visit within the area. Bring along binoculars and a bird identification book, if you have them.

Time: The bird walks are from 7-9am April through September, then changing to 8-10am October through March.

Join herbal enthusiast and CNC employee Steph Catrambone for a foray into easy herbal remedies you can make at home! Talk herbs, ask questions, and make your own salve to get you through dry skin season! Bring a friend. Herbal teas and drinks will be served. You also have the opportunity to make extra tins to gift to your friends and family for the holidays!

Time: 7pm $15 per person, includes first tin, $5 for each extra tin

Learn about cornhusk dolls

Did you know many native cultures do not put faces on their dolls? If you join us for this fun craft, you will hear the story behind this tradition. The Lenape did not waste anything, so you will see some great examples of how corn husks were used in everyday life. Create your own corn husk doll to take home.

Join a CNC staff member for a seasonal walk.

Join us for a guided walk through the trails of the nature center. Each walk will be seasonal and focus on what is happening in the natural world during each season.

Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning for our early morning bird walks.

These walks are a great way to meet new people and enjoy casual conversation with other bird enthusiasts. Your guide will pick out the best spot to visit within the area. Bring along binoculars and a bird identification book, if you have them.

Time: The bird walks are from 7-9am April through September, then changing to 8-10am October through March.

Children can come have some fun over holiday break

This is open to fairies, gnomes, girls, and boys ages 5 – 9. A typical day at Fairy & Gnome School includes fairy and gnome inspired arts and crafts, games, time with live animal friends, storytelling, dancing, crystals, yoga, outdoor exploration, and free play. If your child loves nature, this program will link them to the magic found under the unturned stones and leaves! December 31 will be our New Year’s Eve party with movie time, snacks, and dancing!

Parents/guardians must pack lunch and snacks

Time: 9am to 4pm except 12/31 9am to 1pm

Cost: $35 per day; $150 for all 5 days

Children can come have some fun over holiday break

This is open to fairies, gnomes, girls, and boys ages 5 – 9. A typical day at Fairy & Gnome School includes fairy and gnome inspired arts and crafts, games, time with live animal friends, storytelling, dancing, crystals, yoga, outdoor exploration, and free play. If your child loves nature, this program will link them to the magic found under the unturned stones and leaves! December 31 will be our New Year’s Eve party with movie time, snacks, and dancing!

Parents/guardians must pack lunch and snacks

Time: 9am to 4pm except 12/31 9am to 1pm

Cost: $35 per day; $150 for all 5 days

Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning for our early morning bird walks.

These walks are a great way to meet new people and enjoy casual conversation with other bird enthusiasts. Your guide will pick out the best spot to visit within the area. Bring along binoculars and a bird identification book, if you have them.

Time: The bird walks are from 7-9am April through September, then changing to 8-10am October through March.

Children can come have some fun over holiday break

This is open to fairies, gnomes, girls, and boys ages 5 – 9. A typical day at Fairy & Gnome School includes fairy and gnome inspired arts and crafts, games, time with live animal friends, storytelling, dancing, crystals, yoga, outdoor exploration, and free play. If your child loves nature, this program will link them to the magic found under the unturned stones and leaves! December 31 will be our New Year’s Eve party with movie time, snacks, and dancing!

Parents/guardians must pack lunch and snacks

Time: 9am to 4pm except 12/31 9am to 1pm

Cost: $35 per day; $150 for all 5 days

Join us for a special Lenape Village Program

Children can come have some fun over holiday break

This is open to fairies, gnomes, girls, and boys ages 5 – 9. A typical day at Fairy & Gnome School includes fairy and gnome inspired arts and crafts, games, time with live animal friends, storytelling, dancing, crystals, yoga, outdoor exploration, and free play. If your child loves nature, this program will link them to the magic found under the unturned stones and leaves! December 31 will be our New Year’s Eve party with movie time, snacks, and dancing!

Parents/guardians must pack lunch and snacks

Time: 9am to 4pm except 12/31 9am to 1pm

Cost: $35 per day; $150 for all 5 days

Children can come have some fun over holiday break

This is open to fairies, gnomes, girls, and boys ages 5 – 9. A typical day at Fairy & Gnome School includes fairy and gnome inspired arts and crafts, games, time with live animal friends, storytelling, dancing, crystals, yoga, outdoor exploration, and free play. If your child loves nature, this program will link them to the magic found under the unturned stones and leaves! December 31 will be our New Year’s Eve party with movie time, snacks, and dancing!

Parents/guardians must pack lunch and snacks

Time: 9am to 4pm except 12/31 9am to 1pm

Cost: $35 per day; $150 for all 5 days

Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning for our early morning bird walks.

These walks are a great way to meet new people and enjoy casual conversation with other bird enthusiasts. Your guide will pick out the best spot to visit within the area. Bring along binoculars and a bird identification book, if you have them.

Time: The bird walks are from 7-9am April through September, then changing to 8-10am October through March.

Join Educator Irene for stories, crafts & fun!

Join longtime educator Irene for a series of adventures here at Churchville Nature Center! Each session includes meeting one of our live critters, a trail adventure (weather permitting), games, stories, a craft to take home with you and other fun activities.

Time: 10am to 12pm

Ages 6-12

Cost: $15 per session

$55.00 for all sessions