Honey Hollow Nature Center

Barn Tour Opening Reception & Lecture
2017-09-29 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow (BCAS) is excited to announce that the Art of the Barn Tour is coming up the weekend of September 30th and October 1st ! To help get you excited about the tour and to help educate about the importance and uniqueness of the diverse barns that will be featured this year, BCAS will be hosting an Opening Reception and Lecture at our Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Rd., New Hope PA, 18938 on September 29th, at 6:30pm.
We are so excited to have Michael Cuba as our speaker. Originally from Bucks County, Michael moved to Vermont in the mid 90’s where, as a college student, he first began to hone his skills in traditional woodworking. His career in restoration timber framing began while working at the Institute for Social Ecology with Seth Kelley. After a few years in the field, they founded Knobb Hill Joinery, focusing on preservation and restoration timber framing while occasionally designing and cutting new structures. He has spent a great deal of time documenting historic buildings, teaching classes, and demonstrating traditional timber framing methods. After moving back to the Mid-Atlantic, he joined the team at the New Jersey Barn Company. Recently, Michael started Transom, a small historic preservation consulting company offering dendrochronology coring services, historic documentation and research. Michael is currently an officer of the board of the Timber Framers Guild, a national, educational organization. He is also the administrator of the Traditional Timber Framing Research and Advisory Group and contributor to both Scantlings newsletter and TIMBER FRAMING, the journal of the Timber Framers Guild.
Distilled: The Evolution of Timber Joinery in South-eastern Pennsylvania : This presentation will explore the migration of early and pre-industrial timber framing techniques from Europe to the Colonies. Using photos and drawings we will examine European architectural forms and their evolution in the new world. Bucks County represents a unique collision of cultural ideals and subsequent blending of building technologies that has influenced the development of the American landscape as early settlers moved west.
To better understand what makes the architectural landscape of Bucks and other south-eastern counties so distinctive, we will look not just to Europe, but to the colonial settlements to the north and south. In spite of a seemingly close proximity, we will see how the forms of New England, New York and New Jersey bear little resemblance to those with which we are so familiar here.
Art of the Barn Tour tickets here!

Art of the Barn Tour
2017-09-30 10:00 - 16:00
Fall is a perfect time for the Barn Tour and Art Show! This tour features many historic, beautiful barns and highly talented and varied artists from the Bucks County Region. Spend the whole day on Saturday visiting the barns, or break the tour up into two days!
Stay tuned for more information. Click here to visit our Art of the Barn Tour and Show page.

Haunted Trails
2017-10-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join in this family-friendly, non-scary event as you venture down our Jack-O-Lantern lit trails! Our educational “creatures” tell you all about their life here in Honey Hollow. Start your evening outside on our trails or by the story-telling witch, or inside getting your face painted and enjoying some light refreshments! Feel free to come costumed up, but be ready to go out on the trails!
Our theme this year is “What’s YOUR Phobia?!” We live in a wonderful ecosystem with many important animals like snakes, bats, and spiders! Learn about these commonly feared animals and why they are our friends!
Admission: $5/BCAS Members ($20/family), $10/Non-Members ($30/family)
Pay in advance by clicking here!

Healing Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2017-10-22 13:00 - 15:00
Join Bucks County Audubon Society as we proudly unveil our new Healing Garden! The garden was designed to provide a quiet and peaceful place for small groups of adults and children with autism and special needs to connect with nature. Nature has been found to have many healing property for everyone, but especially with this underserved audience.
Thanks to funding from Foundations Community Partnership, BCAS has been able to work with partners Peaceful Living and horticultural therapist and landscape designer, Nancy Minnich to create this healing oasis. Construction and planting of the garden has been done with adults from Peaceful Living, BCAS volunteers, Nancy Minnich, and horticulture therapy student Joan Stelmach.
Join us as we celebrate the opening of this beautiful garden. The program will include sample horticultural therapy activities, and a change for everyone to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with nature.

Earth Day Festival
2018-04-14 11:00 - 16:00
Join us as we celebrate our 3rd annual Earth Day Festival! Festival starts at 11am and continues until 4pm.
We have so many great activities planned, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature. View and purchase goods from environmentally friendly vendors and learn more about environmental organizations in our area!
Entrance is free, but please bring cash/CC for food vendors and exhibitors! Donations to BCAS are greatly appreciated and benefit our high-quality environmental education programming through out the year.
Activities Include:

Live Wildlife Presentations
Artisan Vendors
Native Plant Sales
Creek Exploration
Bird Walks
Bug Hunts
Information Tables about local organizations
… and so much more!

Birding Campout w/ Sierra Club
2018-06-02 17:00 - 2018-06-03 09:00
Get to know unfamiliar bird behaviors, sounds, and species by spending the night with us at BCAS. We’ll have one evening bird walk, a campfire, a night hike, then wake up to a morning bird walk and a continental breakfast. All walks will have experienced leaders to help you learn your birds. This event is co-sponsored with the Sierra Club of Southeastern PA. Admission is $10 for BCAS and Sierra Club members and $15 for non-members.
Register here:
Schedule:
5:00 Arrive for set-up and BYO Picnic Dinner
6:30-8:30 Evening Bird Walk
8:30-9:30 Campfire and Marshmallow Roasting
9:30 Night Hike
5:00-7:00 Early morning Bird Walk
7:00-8:00 Continental breakfast
8:00-9:00 Pack-up

Raptor Run 5k & Fun Run
2018-06-05 18:30 - 20:00
Cross country trail run through the forests, streamside, and meadows of BCAS’s 55 acre nature preserve that includes two stream crossings, great views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of beautiful spring flowers in the fields. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Bucks County Audubon Society and proudly support our high-quality environmental education programs. Stay and enjoy our After Party with bonfire, food, and beverages for all racers.
Registration coming soon!

Cold-Blooded Critters: PA Amphibian & Reptile Survey (PARS)
2018-08-18 14:00 - 16:00
Fascinated with reptiles and amphibians? So are we! Join us for a herpetology presentation and then we’ll head to our streams and forests to search out the slimy salamanders, slithery snakes, and jumpy frogs!
Please be dressed for the weather and for an outdoor walk across uneven terrain. Bring a field guide, binoculars, and camera if you wish. Any experience level is welcome!
Admission: $5/BCAS Members, $10/Non-Members
REGISTER HERE!

Farewell to Summer Bonfire
2018-09-22 18:30 - 20:00
As the summer season winds down, let’s celebrate the start of fall with an evening bonfire! Roast some s’mores, listen to live music, and watch the stars start to peep out from the night sky!
Purchase tickets here!

Art of the Barn Tour & Art Show
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Save the Date for our annual Barn Tour and Art Show!
Tour 7 historic barns, view and purchase art from diverse, local artists, and learn more about the history of Bucks County through Bucks County Audubon Society’s biggest fundraising event of the year!
Proceeds from the tour benefit our high-quality environmental education programs.
Tickets will be available for purchase in August. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer for this event, please email Stacy at scarrpoole@bcas.org

Pumpkin Carving
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00
Help us line the trails with Jack-O-Lanterns for our Haunted Trails event by carving a pumpkin!
We will provide the pizza, refreshments, and carving utensils, all you need is yourself and a pumpkin! Pumpkins will then go out on our trails.

Haunted Trails
2018-10-19 18:30 - 20:30
This awesome family fun event includes a fun and educational walk along our Jack-o-lantern lit trails, storytelling around the campfire, Halloween crafts, face-painting, seasonal refreshments and more!
Admission is $5/person or $20/family (BCAS Members), and $30/family (Non-Members).
Register here:http://www.bcas.org/product/haunted-trails/

DIY Natural Holiday Decoration
2018-11-17 14:00 - 16:00
Excited to get your house all festive for the winter but want to avoid all of that plastic? Join BCAS for an afternoon of DIY fun for the family as we use natural materials like pinecones and grapevines to make decorations worthy of replacing all of your old, plastic, holiday decorations!
Please bring a hot glue gun if you have one!
Register here

Bird Box Decorating Contest Registration Opens!
2019-02-01
Celebrate our 50th Anniversary with us by creating exciting home for local bird species through our Bird Box Decorating Contest!
Box registration opens on Feb. 1st. Deadline to drop decorated box off at Bucks Audubon is March 22nd. Winners announced April 13th at our Earth Day Festival.
For rules, requirements, and Box registration, click here!

Solar Tour
2019-05-04 10:00 - 15:00
Meet homeowners and business owner who have gone solar! Hear their solar stories, including successes and trials. Experts from local solar companies will also be on hand at many of the locations to provide extra information and expertise. Are you considering solar for your home, business, or affiliated organization? Then check out Bucks Audubon’s Solar Tour!
For more information about this self-guided tour (behind-the-scenes, buildings on the tour, Solar Glossary, and other details) click here! Buy your tickets here!

Raptor Run 5K & Family Fun Run
2019-06-05 18:30 - 20:00
Cross country trail run through the forests, streamside, and meadows of Bucks Audubon’s nature preserve that includes two stream crossings, great views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of beautiful spring flowers in the fields. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Bucks County Audubon Society and proudly support our high-quality environmental education programs. Stay and enjoy our After Party with bonfire, food, and beverages for all racers.
Register by clicking here!
(If you registered through Pretzel City Sports, you do NOT need to register through our website as well!)

Newtown Theatre Environmental Film Festival & Native Plant Pop-Up Garden
2019-09-19 18:00 - 21:30
Celebrate the environment! Don’t miss this chance for a fun night out on the last day of our Pop-up Native Plant Garden! Enjoy light fare and craft brews from Newtown Brewing Company (a member of Audubon’s Brewers for the Delaware River Association), before taking in four short films about our connection to the Delaware River, the links between critical fish populations it supports and our local economy, and the importance of native plants in keeping our water clean and providing habitat for birds.
Following the films, join our panel of experts – including one of the filmmakers – for a conversation about these important issues and how you can help to protect the resources we all need.
Attendees will be eligible to win some of the beautiful plants in the garden when we raffle them off to take home.
Tickets to this exciting event will be available at https://www.thenewtowntheatre.com/events/2019/9/19/newtown-environmental-fest!
The Newtown Native Plant Project (NNPP) is an initiative of the Newtown Township, Environmental Advisory Council, Newtown Borough, Bucks County Audubon Society, Audubon Pennsylvania, and Newtown volunteers. The NNPP Pop-Up Garden is being conducted with the assistance of the Newtown Theatre, a Master Gardener from the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program and Gino’s Nursery.
The Newtown Environmental Film Festival is brought to you in partnership with the Newtown Theatre and the Newtown Native Plant Project.
The event is sponsored by Waitkus Design, Newtown Borough, Newtown Borough EAC, Newtown Democrats, Soulutions For Daily Living, and Espenshade Nonprofit Consulting LLC.

Art of the Barn: Opening Wine & Cheese Reception/Lecture
2019-10-04 18:30 - 20:00
Bucks Audubon is excited to announce that the Art of the Barn Tour on October 5th & 6th!
To help get you excited about the tour and to help educate about the importance and uniqueness of the diverse barns that will be featured this year, we will be hosting an Opening Wine & Cheese Reception and Lecture at our Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope PA, 18938 on October 4th, at 6:30pm.
This year’s presentation “Shining a Preservation Spotlight on Barns” will be given by April Frantz, of the PA State Historic Preservation Office. She will share the efforts of her colleagues and groups across PA who are working to recognize barns and farms, and promote their future, through the National Register of Historic Places, survey efforts, barn tours, and more. She’ll also highlight some of the special barns and farms her office has encountered in the past few years, including barns saved and barns lost.
April is a Berks County native who was genetically pre-disposed to love farms and barns. After living in the Midwest in her 20s she returned to Pennsylvania to work at the Berks County Conservancy and then the Landis Valley Farm & Village Museum, in Lancaster County. Upon joining the State Historic Preservation Office, her focus became helping people navigate the process of getting a property listed in the National Register. A few years ago she and some colleagues began a concerted effort to bring more attention to barns in all of the office’s program areas.
April is a graduate of Penn State and Western Kentucky Universities. She lives in Harrisburg with her husband, who was Bucks County born and raised. She’s a big fan of O Wow Cow, Mercer tiles, and the Nakashima complex.
Tickets are $15/Members, $20/Non-Members and can also be purchased in conjunction with tickets to The Art of the Barn Tour. Click here to get yours today!

Art of the Barn Tour
2019-10-05 10:00 - 16:00
Fall is a perfect time for the Barn Tour and Art Show! This tour features many historic, beautiful barns and highly talented and varied artists from the Bucks County Region. Spend the whole day on Saturday visiting the barns, or break the tour up into two days!
Thanks to Jane Ramsey who painted the image of the Signature Barn!
Stay tuned for more information. Click here to visit our Art of the Barn Tour official page.

Haunted Trails: What Lurks in the Night
2019-10-18 18:30 - 20:30
This awesome family fun event includes a fun and educational walk to learn more about the creatures of the night like bats and skunks along our Jack-o-lantern lit trails (made during our Pumpkin Carving event – is your pumpkin on our trails???), storytelling around the campfire, Halloween crafts, face-painting, seasonal refreshments and more!
Groups are guided onto the trails roughly every 15-30 minutes, so feel free to come at any time throughout the night. There is plenty to do at the center while you wait for the next group to head out onto the trails.
Admission is $5/person or $20/family (Members), and $30/family (Non-Members). Register here.

#GivingTuesday
2019-12-03 08:00 - 17:00
We’ve lost more than a quarter of North American birds in the last fifty years, with steep declines even in traditionally abundant birds. Hundreds of vulnerable species that remain are on a dangerous path to extinction — and they are running out of time!
But with the energy, passion, and extraordinary dedication of Bucks Audubon supporters like you, we can help save them. That’s why we urge you to take immediate action by making a special year-end contribution today.
Imagine, your gift of $100 could allow us to educate a class of middle school students about the impacts of climate change on our local birds, like the Scarlet Tanager. Or your donation of $500 could support a workshop for municipal officials that will address the needs of climate-threatened species like the Bobolink by encouraging simple actions such as adjusting mowing schedules.
You make all of our important work possible! We are dedicated to educating, engaging and inspiring people to protect birds and our environment. With so many vulnerable birds counting on us to survive, we need you now more than ever. So please, as this challenging year comes to a close, reaffirm your commitment to birds, the environment and Bucks Audubon with a contribution today.
Click here to make a contribution to our #GivingTuesday Annual Appeal. Thank you in advance for your gift!

Climate Change and Birds Panel Discussion & Opening Reception
2020-01-10 18:30 - 20:30
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the National Audubon Photography Exhibit with the winning photographs of their contest! Each image is stunning and portrays birds that may be climate threatened. Sip some wine, peruse the best in bird photography, and learn about how climate change is impacting bird species and how you can make a difference in their lives!
The Event includes:

An opportunity to see some of the most amazing Bird Photography of the year!
A Climate & Birds panel discussion
Door Prizes Available!!!!
Wine and refreshments!

Admission: $15/BCAS Members and $20/Non-Members. Tickets found here.

Meadow Management Workshop for Municipal leaders
2020-02-20 08:30 - 12:00
Join us to learn more about how your municipality can protect grassland and ground nesting birds and pollinators, while also saving money and helping to fulfill your MS4 requirements on February 20th, 9am-12:30pm (with registration starting at 8:30am) at the Bucks County Administrative Building – 55 E Court St, Doylestown, PA 18901.
Interested in registering for this event? Click here!

Capture the Sun Open House Fundraiser
2020-04-26 14:00 - 16:00
This special event has been moved from March 15th to April 26th due to health concerns!
For more details, or to RSVP, email Stacy at scarrpoole@bcas.org

Virtual Raptor Run 5K & Family Fun Run
2020-06-01
Run on our trails any time between June 1st-7th for a chance to win a prize for our Social-Distancing friendly Raptor Run!
Cross country trail run through the forests, stream side, and meadows of Bucks Audubon’s’ 55 acre nature preserve that includes two stream crossings, great views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of beautiful spring flowers in the fields. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Bucks County Audubon Society and proudly support our high-quality environmental education programs.
Awards to the top male and top female finishers, and the top three (3) finishers in each of the following age groups, both male and female: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
More Information, detail, and runners registration here!

Earth Day Festival
2020-06-27 10:00 - 15:00
Join us as we celebrate our 5th annual Earth Day Festival – While we had to reschedule from our typical April date, isn’t EVERYDAY Earth Day?!
Festival starts at 10am and continues until 1pm. We have so many great activities planned, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature. View and purchase goods from environmentally friendly vendors and learn more about environmental organizations in our area! Registration for this Zoom virtual eventis free, but donations to Bucks Audubon are greatly appreciated and benefit our high-quality environmental education programming through out the year.

Schedule of Virtual Festival Events:

10:00 Introduction/Review of the Day
10:10 Birds Watching Intro (25 minutes) with Q&A (10 minutes)
10:45 2-4 Vendor/Sponsor videos/highlights
10:55 Pond Program/Exploration (25 minutes) with Q&A (10 minutes)
11:30 2-4 Vendor/Sponsor videos/highlights
11:40 Insect Hunt/Program (25 minutes) with Q&A (10 minutes)
12:15 2-4 Vendor/Sponsor videos/highlights
12:25 Stream Program Exploration (25 minutes) with Q&A (10 minutes)
1: 00 Wrap-Up

Become an Earth Day Sponsor

Become an Earth Day Vendor

Register for the Zoom Event

Virtual Adoption Event
2020-07-28 17:00
Did you know that many of our animals are available for symbolic adoptions? These reptiles and amphibians are an important part of our education and programs, and they need some love too!
Join Bucks Audubon and our Adoptable animals for a virtual “Get-To-Know-You” event, letting you meet all of our available animals and get to know them a little more. This is a live event, so bring your questions about them! Meet Sheila, the bearded dragon, Cornelius, our corn snake, Cinnamon & Sugar, our Eastern Box Turtles, Chowder & Panini, our Red Eared Sliders, and Hyla, our Tree frog! We’ll talk about their personalities, how we use them for educational programming, and get to watch them eat their food (it’s always fun to watch them get excited for their treats!)
Get to know them a little more before hand, by visiting our animal page here.
Register for our virtual zoom event here!: When: Jul 28, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsdO-gqDkoGtJ0htQlhZOqAHVLwcEmJp3D
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Earth Day Festival
2021-04-10 10:00 - 15:00
Join Bucks Audubon for our 6th Annual Earth Day Festival!
Spring is on it’s way here, the days are warming up, and you’re ready to get outside with family and friends! Celebrate this amazing planet we live on and share during our many great programs and activities at this festival, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature! View and purchase goods from environmentally friendly vendors and learn more about green industry & environmental organizations in our area!
Admission to the festival is free, but donations to Bucks Audubon are greatly appreciated and benefit our high-quality environmental education programming through out the year. We also suggest having credit card (preferred to reduce handling of cash) on hand while browsing and supporting the many local eco-friendly vendors.
Earth Day Festival 2021 will take place outdoors (rain or shine), so please dress for the weather! Masks will be required and vendors will be set up to ensure social distancing. Group sizes during the activities (such as the creek walk, bird hikes, and insect hunts) will be limited, but there will be several times to attend these mini-programs!
Get Outside. Explore. Relax in Nature!

Schedule of Events:
Upon arrival, you will have the ability to register to participate in one of the guided walks. Space in these activities is limited to ensure social distancing. Please register to save your space for a walk at the Welcome Table upon arrival!

10:30-11:15am: Bird Walk
11-11:45am : Creek Walk #1 (3 groups available)
12-12:15pm : Solar Power Demo
12:30-1:15am: Creek Walk #2 (3 groups available)
1-1:15pm : Solar Power Demo
2-2:15pm: Solar Power Demo
2-2:45pm: Creek Walk #3 (3 groups available)
2-2:45pm: Wildflower Walk

Vendors To Visit at the Festival:

Advocacy Committee
The Art of Ecology with Marissa Jacobs
Art of Sprit – Earth School
Alan’s Nature Photos with Alan Stifelman
Aquetong Watershed Association
Bowman’s Hill
BSCAPE
Bucks Branch Women’s National Farm & Garden Association
Buckingham Democrats
Bucks Co. Foodshed Alliance & Citizen’s Climate Lobby
Crescent Moon Clothing
Dragonfly Yoga Studios
Elisa Markhoff
Exact Solar
Heritage Conservancy
Horticultural Therapy with Nancy Minich
Joan’s Gems by Joan Scott
Joshua Tree Experts
Kelly Sterr Gallery
Laura Brandt Photography
Laura Doyle
Linda Carol Arts
Miriam Warfield
Rainey Day Photos by Sue Ann Rainey
Shady Brook Farm
Solebury EAC
TerraVida

Artisan & Vendor Tables

Sponsor Earth Day

Watch the video above to discover Bucks Audubon, learn more about the property and some of what goes on here at the center! We are so excited to host this festival on this amazing, diverse property.

Earth Day Vendor Map – click to enlarge!

Click below for more about the sponsors that made this Festival possible!
Thank you to our Sponsors!

Basil Bandwagon

Linda Carol Arts

Dragonfly Yoga Studio

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Raptor Run 5K & Family Fun Run
2021-06-02 18:30 - 20:00
Participants can choose to join us in-person on Wednesday, June 2nd (6:30 for the Fun Run and 7:00 for the 5K Trail Run) or choose a virtual option (run a 5K anytime during the month on June and submit your time to us).
Cross country trail run through the forests, stream side, and meadows of Bucks Audubon’s’ 55 acre nature preserve that includes two stream crossings, great views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of beautiful spring flowers in the fields. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Bucks County Audubon Society and proudly support our high-quality environmental education programs.
AMENITIES: Indoor facilities. Stay and enjoy our After Party with food and beverages for all racers. Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards. Results on www.pretzelcitysports.com in 1-2 days. ALL 5K runners (in-person and virtual) and Fun Run participants will receive a wooden participation medal and a t-shirt (while supplies last).
5K AWARDS: Awards to the top male and top female finishers, and the top three (3) finishers in each of the following age groups, both male and female: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Virtual 5K participants are not eligible for awards.
HOW: To register for the 5K (in-person or virtual) or Fun Run, $25 for Non-Members/$20 for BCAS Members if registered by May 7th, with guaranteed T-Shirt Size, After May 7th including race day $30 for Non-Members/$25 for BCAS Members, shirts will be available while supplies last. Virtual Runners Shirt & Participation Awards will be mailed to you at the address provided. Complete the form below and submit with entry fee or register online at www.pretzelcitysports.com (Nominal service fee applies, closes at midnight Sunday, May 30th) . Any questions, contact Stacy at scarrpoole@bcas.org.

Pumpkin Carving Night
2021-10-13 18:00 - 20:00
Help us line the trails with Jack-O-Lanterns for our Haunted Trails event by carving a pumpkin!
We will provide pizza, refreshments and carving utensils, all you need is yourself, some creativity and a pumpkin! Pumpkins will then go out on our trails. Come see your carved pumpkin all lit up during our Haunted Trails event on October 16th!
Due to Covid concerns, we will be setting up pumpkin carving sessions. Sessions will be from 4:00-5:30 pm, 5:30-7:00 pm and 7:00-8:30 pm. Please select a session time when you register for this free event.
To register for this fun family event, click here!
