Age: Kids and FamiliesFREE/Donations kindly accepted Join us for our "Nature is Snow Much Fun" Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event where young explorers ages 3–12 can learn about nature in winter through fun activities and hands-on exploration. Children and their guardians are welcome to embark on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt with our themed checklist or simply enjoy the trails at their own pace. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
Come to our Pleiades Observatory at the Churchville Nature Center and learn about what’s in the night sky this time of year! On Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm, learn about the moon and planets, then get the chance to look at them through our telescopes. Highlights of the evening can include the waxing crescent moon and the Planet Jupiter. Admission is $8/person. Registration is required. Register here: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/y30qj7 This program is for adults and children ages 12+. We will begin promptly at 7 pm with a brief walk to the observatory. Expected duration of the program is 2 hours. If you have ADA accessibility requirements, please contact our Public Events Coordinator, Megan (v-mbkeller@buckscounty.org). **In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be Saturday, January 24th** A note about the weather: It will be cold! This program is entirely outdoors. The observatory is not heated. Please dress warm and expect to walk in the snow. Bringing handwarmers and warm beverages are encouraged!
Spend a Saturday afternoon with friends and family enjoying food and drinks, music in the barn, storytime and light activities for kids, and time outside around the firepits. Join a guided walk or take your own stroll through the winter landscape, soaking in the fresh air and quieter beauty of the season. It’s an easygoing way to experience the Arboretum in winter—simple pleasures, time together, and the joy of being outdoors in every season. Free on site parking Food & Beverages Food Trucks: Dos Gringos & On the Roll, Philly Pretzels Beer: Ship Bottom Brewery Other Drinks: Penns Woods Winery, Tyler Hot Chocolate Where to Sit: Tables inside the Barn Large outdoor area of picnic tables available Plenty of grass to set up a picnic or around the fire — bring your own folding chairs and blankets Activities & Entertainment Children’s Story Time in Sequoia Room – 12:00, 1:00 & 2:00 Self-Guided Winter Walk Two Guided “Winter Highlights” Walks – 12:30 & 1:30 Musical Guest Simple Gifts in the Barn Firepits and FREE Marshmallows Snowman Photo Op Yard Games …stay tuned for more!
Join us at Briar Bush to celebrate the magic of winter! Enjoy guided hikes, animal encounters, games, crafts, and more. No registration required—just dress for the weather and join the fun! Location: Briar Bush Nature CenterDate: Sunday, January 25, 2026Time: 1:00pm-4:00pmCost per Participant: FREE (Registration NOT required.) Notes:This program will take place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Age: Kids and FamiliesFREE/Donations kindly accepted Join us for Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event where young explorers ages 3–12 can learn about nature in winter through fun activities and hands-on exploration. Children and their guardians are welcome to embark on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt with our themed checklist or simply enjoy the trails at their own pace. NO REGISTRATION NEEDED