Events - Churchville Nature Center

Churchville Nature Center

Events

2020 Garden Party

Join us for a social evening

June 5, 2020, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Save The Date
Churchville Nature Center’s 2020 Garden Party
Friday, June 5
6:30 - 9:30 pm

More information to come.

Acorn Processing Workshop

Come learn an age old craft

January 12, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Native people in our area had a wide variety of nuts available. Chestnut, walnut, hickory, beech, and hazel were easy to gather and enjoy. Acorns were also abundant. These “oak nuts” are nutritious, but contain high amounts of tannins and require special preparation to make them edible. Although they were enjoyed here, acorns were a staple food of many California tribes where other nuts were less available. Join CNC educator Chris Applegate to learn traditional and modern methods to process and use them.

Time: 2 to 4 pm Cost: $8 per person

After School Camps

Join us for some outdoor time after school

March 2, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 4, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 9, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 11, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 16, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 18, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 23, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 25, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
March 30, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 1, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 6, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 8, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 13, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 15, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 20, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 22, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 27, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
April 29, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 4, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 6, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 11, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 13, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 18, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 20, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 25, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
May 27, 2021, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

At this point during the pandemic, children may feel the need to get out and socialize with fellow children. When virtual classes are done bring them to the center to hike, play, learn and explore the many features of the nature center. Group size will be limited to 12 children so register early. Masks will be required to be worn when in the building.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Ages 6-12 years

March 2nd to May 27th

Cost per day: $20/$18 for members

Almost Autumn Naturalist Walk

Come explore seasonal changes with us

September 18, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join Naturalist Susan on the last guided nature walk of the summer. The days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting cooler. See how nature changes with the season.

Space is limited and Pre-registration is required

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Fee: Free

Animal Myths & Legends Campfire

Join us for a seasonal campfire

October 25, 2019, 7:00 pm

Join us for the last night hike campfire of the year as we tell stories and discuss common myths and misconceptions about the local wildlife people may think are spooky. Let’s shed some light on just how cool rats, bats and other animals with bad raps are as we enjoy the autumn night. As always the hike will end with marshmallows around the campfire. Dress for the weather or as your favorite creature of the night!

Reservations are Required

Time: 7:00 PM Fee: $5 per person

MEMBERS ARE FREE

Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Volunteers welcome!

December 14, 2019

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

Aquatic Ecology Sunday Naturalist Walk

learn more about who lives in the pond

June 12, 2022, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
June 12, 2022, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join Assistant Director Peg to learn about freshwater aquatic ecology to discover what lives in our ponds by dip netting for aquatic critters. Please specify which session you wish to attend when registering.

Space is limited and Pre-registration is required—Please register for either walk 1 or 2

Walk 1 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Walk 2 Time: 3:00 to 4:00 pm

Fee: Free

Arthropalooza!

Join us for a fun weekend of all things Arthropod!

August 5, 2023, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
August 6, 2023, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Insects, spiders, crustaceans, oh my! This weekend celebrates everything arthropods. Enjoy a variety of activities and displays in our gardens, patio, and butterfly house. You can look forward to honey taste-testing, buggy crafts, cockroach races, and more!

Time 11:00 am to 4:00pm

Entrance: $8/person (children 3 & under free) Pay At-the-Door

CNC Members are Free

Autumnal Equinox Night Hike & Campfire

Join us for an evening program

September 21, 2019, 7:00 pm

The September equinox occurs the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s Equator – from north to south. This is at 4:02pm in our area. Join us in the evening to celebrate the first day of fall with a campfire and evening hike. All kinds of things in nature start to happen as the days get shorter and the nights longer. This evening will also include our first campfire of the season
Reservations are Required

Time: 7:00 PM Fee: $5 per person MEMBERS ARE FREE

Basket Making Class

Come Learn to Make a Basket

May 18, 2019, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Make your own basket! Learn the basics of making your own basket from start to finish. A basic but functional basket design will be chosen. Materials are included in the price. Due to need to make sure enough materials are prepped for this class, preregistration is required by May 5th.

Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Fee $40 per person, 12yrs to adult

Bat Campfire Program

Come learn about evening flyers

May 8, 2021, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Come explore the CNC trails looking for our fuzzy flying friends, the bats! We will be talking about the different types of bats that call Bucks County home and reveal how important they are to the local ecosystems. After the program, stay behind to enjoy marshmallows around the campfire.

Reservation are required and limited to 25 participants each evening

Time: 8:00 PM

~~Fee: $5 per person/Members Free~~ This Program is filled

Special Notes:
1: Masks are required to participate in this program for everyone over the age of 2. We will perform social distancing whenever possible, but in keeping with PA policies, masks are required.
2: We will not be providing marshmallows or roasting sticks as in the past, but you are more than welcome to bring your own to enjoy around the campfire. Sharing with others outside of your family group is discouraged.
3: NO WALK-INS ALLOWED for this program. Pre-registration is required. Registration may be done by phone with credit card at 215-357-4005 , or through the center’s website and PayPal at churchvillenaturecenter.org.

Bat Rescue Program

Come learn more about these nocturnal creatures

October 29, 2021, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Join us in the community room for a 45 minute presentation on bats with a 15 minute Q&A session and an opportunity to meet live rescue bats!

Time 6:30 - 7:30 PM

~~Fee: $5 per person~~ This Program is Filled

Reservations are required and the fee is due at the time of registration

Beginner's Origami

Learn to make folded paper creatures

January 19, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
February 16, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
March 15, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Have you seen the animals folded out of paper and wondered how it was done? Join educator Gail Russo for a fun afternoon creating your own pond and pond creatures using this ancient art form. The first class will be the “pond” box to hold your creations and the following two classes will be creatures such as butterflies, fish and flowers. Participants can sign up for any one or all three.

Time: 2 to 4pm

Cost: $15 per session, includes materials

Berry Walk

Learn more about our local wild berries

July 10, 2022, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Join Head Gardener Dana on a guided nature walk along the trails to search for delicious summer berries, all ripe for the picking.

Space is limited and Pre-registration is required

Time: 10:30 to 11:30 am

Fee: Free

Bugs & Beetles Campfire Program

Come learn about evening insects

July 8, 2022, 8:00 pm

Want to know how to tell beetles and bugs apart? Get a closer look at local insects by using lights to attract them to us. The night will end with marshmallows around the campfire

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Payment is Due at time of registration

Time: 8:00 PM

Fee: $5 per person/Members Free

Butterfly House Tours

Its Butterfly Season!

July 8, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 9, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 11, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 12, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 13, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 14, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 15, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 16, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 18, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 19, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 20, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 21, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 22, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 23, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 25, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 26, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 27, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 28, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 29, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 30, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 1, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 2, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 3, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 4, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 8, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 9, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 10, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 11, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 12, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 13, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 15, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 16, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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August 18, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 19, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 20, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 22, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 23, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 24, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
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August 29, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 30, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
August 31, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 1, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 2, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 3, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 5, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 6, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 7, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 8, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 9, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 10, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 12, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 13, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 14, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 15, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 16, 2023, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

July 8 - September 16

Note: The Nature Center Building will Be Closed July 4th, and there will be no tours August 5 & 6 due to Arthropalooza

11:00am - 3:00pm Tuesday through Sunday

The Butterfly House at Churchville will open this year for a full season of fun! Beginning the weekend of June 24, the house will be activie through late September and include special events, such as Arthropalooza and The Monarch Bon Voyage Party.

Entrance Fees for the Butterfly House:

Members Are Free

Non-Member Fees: Adult (14 & up) $8; Senior (65 & up) $6; Children (4-13 years old) $5

Children's Summer Nature Camps

Join Us for some fun in the Sun

Week 1 - Fishing Fun: June 21, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 2 - Reptiles & Dinosaurs: June 28, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 3 - For The Birds (ages 4-9)/Wildcrafting (ages 8-13): July 5, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 4 - Finding Your Way: July 12, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 5 - Gardening: July 19, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 6 - Outdoor Fun & Adventures: July 26, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 7 - Bugs & Butterflies: August 2, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 8 - Super Science: August 9, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 9 - All About the Rocks: August 16, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Week 10 - Fishing Fun II: August 23, 2021, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

ABOUT OUR CAMPS

Our camps are structured, educational, fun, learning experiences. Each week features a nature related topic, with lots of outdoor activities, crafts related to the topic and games. Our staff is comprised of one experienced educator for each age group, assisted by two or more volunteer counselors over the age of 14. The whole camp is overseen by the Camp Director, Peg Mongillo -pamongillo@buckscounty.org

Each week is a new topic. For a full list of dates and times download our camp brochure Here

Camp Hours

Half Day Camp: 10am-12pm, Full Day: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Afternoon: 1:00—3:00 (tadpoles only)

Age Groups

Tadpoles: 4-5 year-old, Junior Naturalists: 6-9 year-old, Explorers: 8-13 year-old

Camp Fees:

Half Day Camp: 10am-12pm Member $75/Non-member $83

Full Day: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Member $187/Non-member $200

Extend your day by registering for one of our options

Early Morning Camp: 9:00 am—10:00 am Members $34/ Non-member $38

Lunch Fun Time: 12:00—1:00 pm Members $34/ Non-members $38

Tadpole Option (4-5 yr olds)

Afternoon camp 1:00—3:00 Member $75/Non-member $83

Clay Bead Making

Join us for this Lenape Village Winter Program

February 9, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Learn about how the Lenape used clay. See examples of the pottery and jewelry that was common 500 years ago. Then, make your own clay beads and pendants. Every participant will go home with their projects that day.

Time: 2-4 pm

Fee: $5 per person, all ages

CSI: Critter Scene Investigation

Come be a nature detective

February 19, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Become a nature detective and join us as we search for clues around the nature center to solve the mystery of what animal committed a critter crime. This is an indoor program.

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

$5 per person

Registration is not required, but is appreciated

Evergreen Nature Walk

Join staff for a free outdoor exploration!

December 18, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join Director and Naturalist Kirsten on a guided nature walk to learn why some trees and shrubs stay green during the winter months.

Registration is Required

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Fee: Free

Fall Nature Stroll

Join us for a seasonal walk

November 13, 2016

Fall is slowly winding down and winter will soon arrive. Join us as we take a stroll on the nature center's trails to wee what seasonal changes and other interesting things we can find.

$3.00 per person/Members Free
Reservations are requested

Fall Wildflowers

Come enjoy some late summer wildflowers

September 18, 2016, 2:00 pm

As summer wanes and we get closer to the official start of fall, there are still colorful flowers to be found in the meadows and gardens of the nature center. Join as we head out on the trails to take a closer look at some of these “late bloomers”.

Time: 2:00 PM ~ $3 per person/Members Free

Firefly Campfire Program

Have you ever wondered how or why a firely glows?

June 24, 2022, 8:00 pm

Have you ever wondered how or why a firefly glows? Find out the answers to these questions and more as you and your family join us as we enjoy the spectacle of these amazing glowing insects. We will search in the meadows and forest edges; perhaps we can even find glowworms. We will end at the campfire for some roasting of marshmallows.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Payment is Due at time of registration.
Time: 8:00 PM
Fee: $5 per person/Members Free

Flint Knapping & Tool Making Demo

Join us for this Lenape Village Winter Program

April 10, 2016, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Join Jim Silk and learn flint knapping! No previous experience is required. Learn the type of rocks that would be used to make stone tools. You will be taught the different techniques and steps required to change a stone into a working tool or blade. Class size is limited to six participants, so register early if interested. Bring your own brown bag lunch.

Fee: $45 per person
Pre-registration is required

Free Camp Day

Camp Introduction for NEW campers

March 11, 2017, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Not sure if our camps are right for your child. Let them decide for themselves. This is a two hour camp session, one day only for new campers. There is not charge and you just drop the kids off. They will see what a 1/2 day session of camp here at the nature center is all about.

Space is limited to 15 children in each age group (4&5, 6-8 & 9-13)

Friends of Churchville Nature Center Board Meeting

Public is welcom

July 12, 2023, 7:00 pm
August 9, 2023, 7:00 pm
September 13, 2023, 7:00 pm
October 11, 2023, 7:00 pm
November 8, 2023, 7:00 pm
December 13, 2023, 7:00 pm

The monthly meeting of the Friends of Churchville Nature Center Board of Directors is held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, beginning at 7:00 PM. All meetings are open to the public.

Full Moon Walk & Owl Prowl

Explore the park at night during a full moon as we search for OWLS!

December 16, 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
December 17, 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

We will be heading out onto the trails to look and listen closely for owls as they search for mates and establish their territories within our woods. Warm up around the campfire while toasting marshmallows.

Space is Limited and Registration is Required

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Fee: Non-Members $5

CNC Members - Free

Garden Tour

Join Head Gardener Dana for a tour of our gardens

October 30, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Join our Head Gardener and Naturalist, Dana, on a guided walk through our gardens to see what autumn flowers are growing this time of year.

Registration is Required

Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am

Fee: Free

Geode Cave

Come have fun in our cave display and crack open your own geode

January 25, 2020, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
January 26, 2020, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Enter our man-made replica “cave” inside the nature center and see what treasure you can find! Search for your very own geode rock. Once you find the one you want, you have the opportunity to crack it open. No way of telling what you might have; a crystal druse, a solid crystal? Your treasure will be yours to take home. While you wait your turn in the “cave” join in the fun at the information stations, Lenape Games and stories, or make your own cave art pictographs and petroglyphs. The nature center’s gem sluice will also be running and available for an additional $3.

Supplies of geodes

are limited and

Pre-registration is required

to reserve your geode!

Time: 11am to 4pm

Cost: $8 per person

Gourd Bird Houses

Join us for a Lenape Village Winter Program

March 8, 2020, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Lenape made gourd bird houses to help in the garden. Learn why and see some examples of other uses of gourds. Then we will go about making our own birdhouse gourd to take home.

Supplies are limited.

Pre-registration is required.

Time: 2-4 pm

Cost: $10 per person

Groundhog & Shadows Nature Walk

Join us for a seasonal nature walk

February 6, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Did the Groundhog see its shadow? Join Naturalist Peg Mongillo as we search for the slumbering mammals and learn why the shadows are long this time of year because of the Earth’s rotation and its distance from the sun. We’ll walk the trail to find their hibernation dwellings and maybe dispel a myth or two.

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Free for all

Registration is not required, but is appreciated

Hemp Bracelet Workshop

Come learn a new craft

November 19, 2017, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Learn how to make a hemp bracelet. Supplies included

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Fee: $10 per person

Holiday Craft Fair

Jewelry, woodworking, painting, photography, pottery, and more!

December 4, 2021, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Come on over to the Churchville Nature Center on December 4th 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.

House Plant Sale

Ad some green to your winter world

February 8, 2020, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Houseplants improve air quality, reduce dust and levels of certain pollutants, and give a general sense of well-being! It’s time to spruce up your space with a new plant or two. Enjoy local potters selling beautiful plant pots, drink & snack vendors, workshops, and more!

Time: 11am to 5pm

Invasive Plant Removal

Help remove non-native plants

March 16, 2019, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

If you love the nature center, then consider coming out to help us continue to remove invasive multiflora rose from the preserve. Removal of invasive plants is important if we want to promote native flora and fauna, and to keep ecosystems in balance. Dress for the weather and wear boots. We will provide gloves, tools and water, but feel free to bring your own equipment if you would like.
Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Knee High Naturalists (formerly Mommy & Me)

Nature time for the little ones

October 14, 2021, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
October 21, 2021, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
October 28, 2021, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
November 4, 2021, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
November 11, 2021, 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Five Thursdays in October and November for children 2-4yrs old with an adult present. We will have some outdoor fun, stories and crafts. As a County owned facility, all participants older than 2 will be required to wear a mask when in building.

Group size is limited and pre-registration is required. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am

Fee for all 5 sessions:$50 or $10 per session.

Late Summer Insects Naturalist Walk

Learn more about our insect neighbors

August 21, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join Naturalist Bill on a guided nature walk to search for late summertime insects. Make sure to look high and low for all things that creep, crawl, fly, and flutter.

Space is limited and Pre-registration is required

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Fee: Free

Lenape Craft: Corn Husk Dolls

Learn about cornhusk dolls

December 15, 2019, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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.

Time: 2-4 pm

Fee: $5 per person, ages 6yr to adult

Lenape Games

Learn the games the Lenape played

January 27, 2019, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
March 10, 2019, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Learn the games the Lenape and other Woodland Indians would play; many are still played today! Learn the stories attached to some, and when certain games would be played. Try your hand at all!

Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm Cost: $5 per person

Lenape Village Celebration of Spring

Come out and help us celebrate the coming of Spring

March 20, 2016, 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Spring was a happy time: the awakening of the earth and plants, many animals are coming out of hibernation or migrating back. Soon, we can shake off the cold of the winter and welcome the fresh start of spring. Join us this day and help us welcome back spring! A tour (weather permitting) a talk about the Lenape Village, and music and storytelling by Eric Labacz will kick off this event. Lenape food and socializing will follow. End the evening with song and dance provided by Spirit Wing.

Fee: $15 per person
Reservations are requested.

Lenape Village Corn Planting

Come learn about the food of the Lenape

April 29, 2018, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join CNC Educator Chris Applegate as she plants our Lenape Village garden. Learn how the garden was prepared, what tools were used, what plants were grown as well as what plants were foraged for. Participants will have a chance to help plant the garden.

Time: 2:00 to 4:00pm Fee: $8 per person

Note: We are taking a break from regular public tours in the village this spring. Tours will resume in Mid-June for the summer season.

Lenape Village Open House

Join us for an open house

April 30, 2023, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Churchville Nature Center invites our community for an open house in our 1500’s era Lenape Village on Sunday, April 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Come learn more about the life of the Lenape, including shelters, clothing, cooking, games and more.

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: Free to the public

Lenape Village Public Tours

Join us for public tours of our Lenape Village

May 17, 2020, 2:00 pm
June 21, 2020, 2:00 pm

Spring Tours

Lenape Village Public Tour: Cordage

April 26

Definition via Dictionary.com: Cordage noun 1. fiber and wire ropes, lines, hawsers, etc., taken as a whole, especially with reference to the rigging and other equipment of a vessel. Join us to learn about the plants and other fibers used to make cordage 500 years ago. See examples of how cordage was used, and try making your own string from plant material! Participants will take home a simple necklace they make at the end of the tour.

Time: 2:00 pm Fee: $8 per person/Members $5

Lenape Village Public Tour: Garden

May 17

Join CNC Educator and Master Gardener Chris Applegate to explore Lenape gardening of the 1500’s. You can try your hand using garden tools; reproductions made based on historic accounts. You will be invited to help us plant our Three Sisters garden, and might walk away with seeds or plants for your own gardens at home!

Time: 2:00 pm Fee: $8 per person/Members $5

Lenape Village Public Tour: Cooking

June 21

CNC Educator Joe Boyle returns for this very popular tour! Learn about the cook methods used in the 1500’s. Try your hand at making corn bread; pounding corn from a kernel, to corn meal, and then into a biscuit form. Different foods will be cooking while you are there so you can see, smell and maybe taste food as it was 500 years ago.

Time: 2:00 pm Fee: $8 per person/Members $5

Pre-registration is required and tours begin promptly at 2pm

Lenape Village Storytelling and Games

Join us for this Lenape Village Winter Program

November 12, 2017, 2:00 pm

We'll be having some indoor fun with Native American Stories and games.

Time: 2:00 pm
Fee: $5 per person

Lenape Village Winter Programs

The village is closed, but there is still fun to be had indoors

March 4, 2018, 2:00 pm
March 11, 2018, 2:00 pm
March 25, 2018, 2:00 pm

December 29 Rainbows of Healing Sound Journey thru the Chakras 7:00-9:00pm Register through Rainbows of Healing on line at www.rainbowsofhealing.com

January 6/7 Geode Cave Hunt. Kids can hunt for geodes in the center’s “Cave”. 10am-5pm $7/child

January 7 Basic Leathercraft 2:00 pm $5 Tools and materials provided. January 14 Rainbows of Healing Drum Making Workshop11:00 am – 4:00pm Register at rainbowsofhealing.com

January 14 Storytelling and Games 2:00pm $5 January 21 Music & Social Dancing 2:00 pm $ 5

February 4 Basic Leathercraft Workshop 2:00pm $5 Tools and materials provided

February 11 Clay Bead making 2:00pm $5. Beads will be fired the following Sunday, February 18

February 18 Storytelling and Games 2:00pm $5

March 4 Basic Leathercraft Workshop 2:00pm $5 Tools and materials provided

March 11 Storytelling & games 2:00pm $5

March 25 Necklace Making 2:00pm $5

Lenape Village Work Day

Come Volunteer

March 22, 2020, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This event has been cancelled

Life In Winter Nature Walk

Join us for a seasonal walk

January 15, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join our Naturalist and Land Manager, Bill Woodroffe, on a guided nature walk through our trails to observe and appreciate the plants and animals that thrive during the wintertime. Guests should dress appropriately for the weather.

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Free for all

Registration is not required,

but is appreciated

Maple Sugar Day & Pancake Breakfast

Learn how maple syrup is made.

Pancake Breakfast: March 6, 2022, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Maple Sugar Program: March 6, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Our annual Maple Sugar Day is back and sweeter than ever! Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast, with made-to-order pancakes in the morning and experience our maple sugar program in the afternoon. Learn the process of tapping maple trees, collecting the sap, and making maple syrup. You do not need to attend the breakfast in order to attend the program.

Space is limited for both the breakfast and the program, so please specify which events you plan to attend when registering. Pre-registration is a must by February 27^th 2022 for the Pancake breakfast. **Payment is due at time of registration**

~~Pancake Breakfast: Time 11:00 am Cost: $12/person~~ This program is Filled

~~Maple Sugar Program: 1:00 pm Cost: $5/person~~ This program is Filled
You do not need to attend the breakfast to attend the program

Migratory Bird Marathon

Support our bird count.

May 9, 2020, 7:00 am

We are again holding our annual Migratory Bird Marathon with participants and donors needed! Each year during the spring avian migration, CNC representatives go out for a 24 hour species survey to record as many migrants as possible. We ask you to consider pledging to donate a monetary amount for each species recorded and/or to join us in the search. Our group will meet at 7:00 am to begin the count.

For more information, please contact our naturalist Bill Woodroffe at wpwoodroffe@buckscounty.org

Monarch Bon Voyage Party

Come celebrate the Monarch Butterfly!

September 17, 2023

Bid farewell to our monarch butterflies as they begin their migration south. Additional details regarding pricing and registration will be announced later in the summer. Check our website and social media future updates.

Monarch Tagging Event

Come witness one of our most amazing insects, the Monarch Butterfly.

September 17, 2017, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

All good things come to an end so to mark the closing of the Butterfly House season we will again be holding our Monarch Tag and Release event. To participate, preregistration is required for this event. Registration will be available during Arthropaloosa. The event fee will include a live monarch for release for each registrant, a discussion on the importance of the monarch tagging and a farewell tour through the Butterfly House for the season.

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Fee: 8/person Flutter Pass holders $5/person

The number of butterflies is limited.

Pre-registration for the Tagging event is Required

Morning Yoga Series

Join us for some morning yoga

September 22, 2019, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
October 6, 2019, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
October 13, 2019, 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Ground in with Simona of Nature Play School for a yoga series here in our nature center. Sunday mornings in our library she will lead you through a transformative and healing practice. Simona is a certified yoga teacher in trauma-sensitive yoga. Connect to your body & nature in a safe and intentional space.

For adults only.

Maximum 8 per class.

Pre-registration is required.

Time 9:30 – 10:30am

Fee: $15 per class

Moth Campfire

Come learn about moths

August 19, 2022, 8:00 pm

Join our Naturalist for an evening program exploring the fascinating moths that emerge when the sun goes down. We will be using light traps to bring them, and plenty of other insects right to us. You never know what we will find! The night will end with marshmallows around the campfire

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Payment is due at time of registration.

Time: 8:00pm ~ $5 per person/Members Free

Movies & Monarchs

To mark the end of our Butterfly House Season and to get
everybody excited for Monarch Tag and Release Event held the next day, we are holding
our first outdoor movie night! We will be showing the 2012 Drama/short film
“Flight of the Butterflies.” Preceding the main event will be some short fun
family cartoons. The movie is free but concessions will be at a charge. This is
an outdoor event so bring your chairs, blankets or snacks. In the event of rain
we will show the film indoors.

August 26, 2017, 8:00 pm

NABA Butterfly Count

Come Participate In Some Citizen Science

July 8, 2023, 9:00 am

If you would like to have a rewarding experience, help contribute to local and national research efforts, and have the opportunity to learn about butterflies, then join us for this special day. Tracking species of butterflies can be very educational, as well as enjoyable. On Saturday, July 8, we will be participating in the North American Butterfly Assoc. Annual Butterfly Count. Beginners are welcome, as well as seasoned butterfly watchers. The count will begin around 9:00 AM, and sign-up is required. There is a $5 donation fee to NABA for all participants.

For more information or to sign up, contact Bill Woodroffe at 215-357-4005 x5033

Natural Ornaments - Both Times are Filled

Join us as we create natural holiday ornaments.

November 12, 2022, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
November 12, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Craft and animal and festively shaped ornaments using natural materials, such as pinecones, twigs and seeds. These handmade ornaments make for great gifts or decorations.

Time: ~~Session 1: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm~~ - Filled

Session 2: ~~1:00 to 3:00 pm~~ - Filled

Fee: $5.00 per person, includes materials

Pre-registration is required before November 5th

Nature Trivia Night

Save The Date!

October 15, 2022, 6:00 pm

Test your nature knowledge with our first ever trivia night. Enter alone or with a team of up to 6 people. Teams of less than 6 may be seated at a table with an opposing team. Monetary prizes will be awarded to first ($300) and second ($150) place. There will be lots of chances to win with door prizes like gift cards and merch bundles.

*This event may be subject to cancelation if minimum required attendance is not reached. Should this occur, all registered individuals will be offered a full refund.*

Time: 6:00 pm

Fee: $25 per person - Pre-registration Required by Oct. 14

Nighttime Adaptations Campfire

Learn how creatures of the night adapt to live in the dark

August 21, 2021, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

We will venture out onto the nature center’s trails to explore, look and listen for nighttime creatures, as well as doing some activities to try out our own nighttime senses. We will end at the campfire.

Reservation are required and limited to 25 participants each evening

Time: 8:00 PM

Fee: $5 per person/Members Free

Special Notes:

1: Masks are required to participate in this program for everyone over the age of 2. We will perform social distancing whenever possible, but in keeping with PA policies, masks are required.

2: We will not be providing marshmallows or roasting sticks as in the past, but you are more than welcome to bring your own to enjoy around the campfire. Sharing with others outside of your family group is discouraged.

3: NO WALK-INS ALLOWED for this program. Pre-registration is required. Registration may be done by phone with credit card at 215-357-4005 , or through the center’s website and PayPal at churchvillenaturecenter.org.

Nighttime Invaders

Join our Naturalist for a series of nighttime programs where we will be exploring the fascinating diversity of the insects that emerge when the sun goes down. Each month will explore a different group of insects that are most abundant during that time. We will be using light traps to bring them to us. With the largest diversity in the animal kingdom, you never know what awesome creatures we will find!

June 22: Beetles & Bugs

July 27: Moths

August 24: Katydids & Crickets

Time: 7:30-9:00pm / Fee: $5 a person

June 22, 2018, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
July 27, 2018, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
August 24, 2018, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Overwintering Birds

Learn more about our winter birds

November 13, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary, on a guided nature walk through our trails to search for birds and learn how we can help species that overwinter. Bring your own binoculars or email Mary at v-mmpenney@buckscounty.org to borrow a pair.

Registration is Required

Time: 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Fee: Free

Photo Fundraiser Event

Its Family Photo time

November 5, 2022, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
November 6, 2022, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Friends of Churchville Nature Center and the Churchville Photography Club will be hosting a portrait day.

Don't miss this opportunity for a 30-minute portrait session with one of our four experienced volunteer photographers from the Churchville Photography Club and the Doylestown Photography Club. Pose with the kids...or just pose the kids! (sorry no pets this time around). Dress casually, dress up, don our holiday outfit, or matching pjs. You decide.

Choose from a variety of Churchville Nature Center scenic backgrounds or select a holiday background for your family photo or annual holiday card.

Delivery of image files containing scenic backgrounds will be via email only. Each family will receive a discount coupon for printing at New York Camera and Video in Southampton.

Session time slots are limited to first come first served. Call our helpful volunteer visitor aides at 215-357-4005 and register for your session today.

Fee: $60 paid at time of registration and includes 3 backgrounds of your choice (additional backgrounds are available at $5 each)

Pysanki Egg Dying

Join us and learn an Old World folk art skill

March 18, 2018, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Make your own Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter egg)! Using dyes and wax, you will transfer a traditional images and, adding layers of dye and wax, see your designs take shape. At the end of the session, you will have at least one egg decorated in this beautiful Old World tradition. All materials included in the fee. Pre-registration is required.

Time: 2:00-5:00 pm Cost: $20 per person

Space is limited to 15, and pre-registration is required.

Instructor: Sarah Naughton, CNC Educator

Reptile Day

Come out to see all of our reptiles up close and personal at this free event!

March 14, 2020, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Come out to see all of our reptiles up close and personal at this free event! We will have our volunteers and staff on hand to answer questions and talk about all the different reptiles in our care here at the center and at home. We will be accepting donations and offering our Adopt-a-Reptile program at the event where you can sponsor one of our scaly friends. All proceeds will go towards the care and well-being of our education animals. We hope to see you there!

Time: 11 am to 3 pm

Cost: Free

Rock & Mineral Expo! 2022

Join us for our 6th Annual Rock & Mineral Expo! A very fun family event appealing to all ages.

April 2, 2022, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
April 3, 2022, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

More information coming soon

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

Adult General Admission is $5.00

Children are FREE to attend with some activities costing a nominal fee between $2.00 - $4.00.

S'mores Campfire & Night Hike

Take an evening stroll with the nature center.

October 28, 2022, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Enjoy delicious s’mores around the campfire and go on a guided hike through the trails to explore nature at night.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Fee: Non-Members $5

CNC Members $3

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fee is due at the time of registration

Saturday Camp Days

Kids are invited to come spend some time outdoors

April 10, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
April 17, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
April 24, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
May 1, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
May 8, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
May 15, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
May 22, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
May 29, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Saturday Camps are back, and the days got longer! This camp involves a lot of activity on the trails of the center. Adventures happen every day. This camp is limited, please register early.

Ages 6 – 12 years

Time 9:30am – 4:00pm

Fee per Saturday: $65 for non-members/$60 members

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

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

July 1, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
July 8, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
July 15, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
July 22, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
August 5, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
August 12, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
August 19, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
August 26, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
September 2, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
September 9, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
September 16, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
September 23, 2023, 7:00 am to 9:00 am
October 7, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
October 14, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
October 21, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
October 28, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
November 4, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
November 11, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
November 18, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
November 25, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
December 2, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
December 9, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
December 16, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am
December 23, 2023, 8:00 am to 10:00 am

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.

Note: there will be no bird walks on Christmas Day and New Years Day

Saturday Outdoor Adventure Camp

Children age 5-12 are invited to come have some nature fun.

September 19, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
September 26, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
October 3, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
October 10, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
October 17, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
October 24, 2020, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
October 31, 2020, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Join us every Saturday this fall until Halloween for a fun, engaging, adventurous time. Children between the ages of 5 – 12 years old are invited to experience a full day camp session. Bring lunch, water bottle, mask/face covering and your adventurous nature. We will include many activities from our summer camp season that our campers all enjoyed….. a lot.
To register call the Churchville Nature Center @ 215-357-4005, classes are limited.

Camp Dates: Saturday 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24 & 10/31

Time: 10 am to 3 pm

Fall Adventure Camp Rates per Saturday
Member Rate - $37.00 per session
Non-member Rate - $40.00 per session
Special Rate for 2020 Summer Campers - $35.00 per session

Signs of Spring Nature Walk

Join us for a seasonal nature walk

March 20, 2022, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Join our Public Events Coordinator, Susan Slawinski, on a guided nature walk through our trails on the first day of spring to look for telltale signs of the new season. Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Free for all

Registration is not required, but is appreciated

Singing Insects Campfire

Come listen to the sounds of the night

August 5, 2022, 8:00 pm

Enjoy toasted marshmallows while being serenaded by the calls of crickets, cicadas, and katydids around the campfire. Learn how and why some insects sing in the summer.

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Payment is due at time of registration.

Time: 8:00pm ~ $5 per person/Members Free

Soup & Bread

Join us for yummy soup and socializing

November 4, 2016, 6:00 pm

If you have that special soup or homemade bread recipe you want others to taste, then whip up a pot and share it with your Churchville Nature Center family. All volunteers who have helped through out the year, as well as any members of the center or of the staff are invited to join us for this wonderful get-together. Please bring a reusable bowl and spoon to help reduce waste.

Time: 6:00 pm Fee: $6 per person in advance*

Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available

*If you are bringing a soup or bread there is no fee. So pick one of our family favorites to share and invite a friend.

Spiders Campfire

Learn more about our 8-legged neighbors

September 9, 2022, 7:00 pm

Come appreciate the artistic ability of spiders, who spin elaborate webs of all sizes and designs. Not only are spiders talented artists, but they are also amazing architects and skilled predators. Look for web-spun masterpieces outside and try to spot their creators. The night will end with marshmallows around the campfire

Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required. Payment is due at time of registratroin

Time: 7:00pm ~ $5 per person/Members Free

Splendid Spiders

Ever marvel at the beauty of a spider web?

August 20, 2017, 2:00 pm

Want to learn more about the creatures who create those works of art? Spiders are not only among nature’s greatest artists, but also among its best structural engineers and most skilled predators. Come delve into their fascinating world! After a slide presentation, we will go outside to observe a variety of spiders in their natural habitat.

Fee: $3.00 per person

Spring Break Day Camps

Kids are invited to come spend the day with us

April 1, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
April 2, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
April 3, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
April 5, 2021, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Come spend the day with us as our camp counselors take the kids hiking, exploring, doing crafts and playing games. Group size is limited to 12 children, so register early. Bring a lunch and snack, plus a refillable water bottle. Masks will be required for any activities in the building.

Ages 6-12 years

Camp Will be held from 9:30am – 4:00pm

Fee per day: $65.00 non-members/$60 members.

Spring Fun Day Open House

Join us for some fun

May 20, 2017, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

All our friends and neighbors are invited to join us for an afternoon of games, snacks, crafts, garden and Lenape Village tours and much, much, more.

1:00 to 3:00 pm
Free!

Spring Night Hike Campfire

Join us for an evening walk

April 10, 2021, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

We will be heading out onto the trails for a night hike. Our group will be looking and listening for signs of spring in our woodlands. Our hike will end with time around the campfire.

Reservation are required and limited to 25 participants each evening

Time: 8:00 PM

Fee: $5 per person/Members Free

Special Notes:
1: Masks are required to participate in this program for everyone over the age of 2. We will perform social distancing whenever possible, but in keeping with PA policies, masks are required.
2: We will not be providing marshmallows or roasting sticks as in the past, but you are more than welcome to bring your own to enjoy around the campfire. Sharing with others outside of your family group is discouraged.
3: NO WALK-INS ALLOWED for this program. Pre-registration is required. Registration may be done by phone with credit card at 215-357-4005 , or through the center’s website and PayPal at churchvillenaturecenter.org.

Star Party Campfire

Come explore the nighttime sky at our star party campfire program

February 28, 2020, 7:30 pm

Come and explore the nighttime sky during our late winter campfire program. Weather permitting we will view constellations, and other celestial wonders with both our naked eye and a telescope. We will view any planets that are visible as well as some well known winter deep sky objects. Star finder charts will be available for use. A campfire and marshmallows will finish off the night. This program is dependent on good weather and clear skies.

Reservations are Required

Time: 7:30 pm

Fee: $5 per person

Members Free

Story Walk

Take a walk using the pages of a story book as your guide

October 29, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Follow the pages of Maya Fowler’s “Tortoise Finds His Home” on our trails to find a special candy surprise at the end of the story. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Fee: Free

Tah-Ko-King "Weekend Harvest Celebration"

Fun in the Lenape Village for the Whole Family

October 28, 2018, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm

Lenape for Fall or Autumn. At the center’s Lenape Village we honor this time with a celebration. Our educators will be at each learning station to answer any questions. Learn to make fire using friction! Several crafts and games will be included with admission. Our Trading Post will be set up offering refreshments, along with crafts and other souvenirs.

Time: 12noon to 4pm Fee: $10 per person

Tea Party

Join us for tea and cupcakes in the gardens

May 7, 2017, 11:00 am

Join us for tea and treats in the nature center's lovely wildlife gardens. The garden will be in full bloom. Bring Mom, bring the family, or bring a friend to enjoy the day. Along tea and sweet treats, there will be fun activities with a scavenger hunt and crafts.

Fee: $7 per person
Reservations are required

Trees & Leaves

Join CNC Director Chris Stieber for this seasonal nature walk.

October 9, 2016, 2:00 pm

Autumn is a time of change for trees. Join us as we venture out into the forested areas of Churchville Nature Center to take a closer look at the trees and leaves of our nature preserve.

Time: 2:00 PM
$3.00 per person / Members Free

Wampum Bead Bracelet Workshop

Come learn to make a traditional bracelet

February 10, 2018, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Learn the surprising history of the beautiful white and purple shell beads we know as wampum. Find out why they were valuable to both Native people and Colonists, and how they were woven into jewelry, sashes, and belts. Then try your hand at it. Make your bracelet using buckskin and glass wampum with the single-needle method.

Time: 1:00-5:00 pm Fee: $20 Instructor: Chris Applegate, CNC Educator

Weed or Wildflower

Join Head Gardener Dana Ward in our wildlife gardens

June 15, 2019, 10:00 am to 11:30 am

This is the second program of our Wildflower Gardening Educational Programs. In this one, we discuss what make a plant a “weed” or a “wildflower”. How we determine this, and native verses non-native plants.

This program is limited to 15 participants and registration is required. Families with children are welcome.

Time: 10-11:30 am Fee: $5 ~ Members Free

Weekend Naturalist Walks

Join a CNC staff member for a seasonal walk.

May 10, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
June 7, 2020, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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.

Time: 2:00 PM

Fee: $3 per person/Members Free

Winter Primative Skills

Join Lenape Village Educator Joe Boyle for a full day of primitive skills for wintertime

January 27, 2018, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The day will be spent making fire from scratch with natural materials. We will learn about and make fire bows, coal extenders, and fire structures. Includes an introduction to building shelter, and basic cordage. You will go home with your own handmade fire bow kit. Sit around fire with tea afterwards. (Rain/Snow Date 2/3). Requirements for class: Ages 13 and above &Able to do moderate physical work. Supplies Needed: Knife for carving wood, safety gloves and glasses, notebook & Dress warm.

Pre-registration is required

Time: 9:00am- 4:00pm Fee: $75 each * Instructor: Joe Boyle, CNC Educator

*Save $10 each if you enroll two or more people at the same time. Must Prepay

Winter Search Party

Join CNC for this winter search party on the trails of the nature center.

February 12, 2017, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

It is mid-winter, and the landscape appears largely lifeless. However, closer investigation reveals there is still plenty of activity going on, and there is much to discover about dormant animals from the evidence they have left behind at the end of last summer. Join us as we search out last summer's insect homes, bird nests, and other animal "artifacts", as well as some of the critters that remain active throughout winters.

Fee: $3.00 per person/Members Free

Winter Wonder Walk

Come explore the center in winter with us.

January 22, 2017, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Winter seems to be a quiet time for the woodlands, but there are still a great many things to find and beauty to enjoy. Join us as we venture out into the woodlands for a winter walk to see what wonders we might find.

Fee: $3.00 per person/Members Free

World of Weather: A Wintertime Adventure

Join us for our first January Event

January 22, 2022, 10:00 pm to 4:00 pm
January 23, 2022, 10:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Join us this winter for our 3rd Annual Weather Adventure. This fun filled day will feature all kinds of cool activities and crafts about weather. Some rooms will be transformed this year into different climate regions. We will be exploring the climate biomes of a cloud forest in Costa Rica, the polar desert of Antarctica and an Australian savanna. Learn how scientists measure climate conditions, see what types of life thrive in these areas, and create fun weather crafts. Check our website and Face Book event page for more updates.

Time: 10 am to 4pm

Entrance: $5 per person (Children 3 & under - Free)

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, Churchville, PA 18966

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