Nature Center

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, the event is rain or shine. Bring smiles, flashlights and maybe something to sit on. There will be a bonfire or 2 in a fire containers at the event. We will provide roasting sticks, s'more kits along with wet wipes. Unleash your inner explorer and join the McKaig "Search for the Pot o' Gold"! Families and friends are invited to embark on a treasure hunt adventure on Saturday, March 14th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Our mischievous Leprechaun has hidden his treasure, and we need your help to find it! Follow St. Patrick's footsteps using your emailed treasure map (with instructions!) to discover the pot o' gold hidden somewhere in the woods. The hunt will take about 45 minutes, and when you find the pot, you'll receive some "gold" coins of your own! After your successful quest, gather around our roaring bonfire for classic s'mores and share your discoveries with fellow adventurers. McKaig members can join the fun for just $24 per group of 4, while non-members can participate for $28 per group. Don't miss this exciting and treasure-filled evening!

When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot Hours: Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm Aftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm Daily Fee: Schuylkill Center Members: $80 Non-members: $90 Aftercare: $20

When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot. Hours: Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm Aftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm Daily Fee: Schuylkill Center Members: $80 Non-members: $90 Aftercare: $20

When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of our science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of beautiful wooded trails, streams, and ponds. The theme for this week of spring break Day-Off Camp is Nature Detectives! Each day at camp will feature activities focused on finding and interpreting nature’s clues like tracks, scat, owl pellets, signs of new plant growth, beetle galleries and woodpecker holes in trees, and more! Come search for clues and unravel nature’s mysteries with us! Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Space is limited to 30 campers. Sign up early to guarantee your spot. Hours: Day Off Camp Hours: 8:00 am–3:00 pm Aftercare Hours: 3:00pm -6:00pm Daily Fee: Schuylkill Center Members: $80 Non-members: $90 Aftercare: $20

The "Don’t Get Fooled" Full Moon Hike April 1st, 2026 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Think you’ve seen it all? Think again. This April Fools' Day, we’re heading into the McKaig Nature Education Center for a hike that’s 100% real (we promise), even if the date feels suspicious. With sunset at 7:25 PM and the moon rising at 7:19 PM, we’ll be timing our departure from the Roberts Elementary School parking lot just as the shadows start to play tricks on your eyes. Is that a tree stump or a woodland prankster? Only one way to find out!

Join SLNC’s awesome Environmental Educator, Tie Matecha, for this great class! Learn how to fold origami butterflies and herons. We will discuss the origins of the ancient art of origami as well as the ecological importance of butterflies and Great Blue Herons. This event is designed for adults and children ages 8+. Pre-registration is required. Price is $8/Person for Nonmembers or $5/Person for Members of the Friends of SLNC. Please scroll down to register, thanks!