Honey Hollow Nature Center

Cold-Blooded Critters: PARS
2017-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
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! Come ready to hike and bring a field guide or camera if you have them. No experience needed!
Admission is $5/BCAS Members and $10/ Non-Members. To register, click here!

Summer Eco-Camp!: Ex-STREAM Explorers
2017-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
From catching crayfish in the stream to jumping in the creek, to scooping up pond animals, this week is perfect for any water-lover!
BCAS Summer Camp strives to foster the child-nature connection so that all children can learn, play and grow with nature every day. We believe that a combination of structured activities, free play art, and time spend with the Earth benefits every child.
Camp days run from 9am-3pm (or 9am-12pm for half day option) and is perfect for kids ages 5-10! We provide a snack, but children will need to bring their own lunch.
Register by clicking here!

Beautiful Butterflies
2017-07-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Love butterflies and pollinators? Learn all about them during our annual Butterfly Count citizen science project! Join us for a brief presentation and then head out to our fields and meadows in search of these flighty creatures. Bring a field guide, binoculars, and camera if you have them. No experience necessary!
Admission is $3 and the proceeds benefit the North American Butterfly Association.
To register for this event, click here!

Saturday Morning Bird Walks
2017-07-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join our naturalists for a guided bird walk on our property! Please bring binoculars/camera and field book if you have them, and appropriate shoes for walking along natural trails. No experience necessary! Birders of all ages welcome!

When Nature Gets Nasty: Panel Discussion and Reception
2017-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Want to keep your family, pets and self safe from ticks and other disease carrying pests this summer? Join BCAS for a panel discussion led by tick and mosquito disease specialists such as Dr. Stanley Plotkin, Dr. John Shiver, and Dr. Ian Spiegel. Feel free to ask questions and learn all you can to stay safe and informed.
We will be having a wine reception prior, so make sure to come for that and stay for the panel!
Admission is $15/BCAS Members and $20/Non-Members. To register for this event, click here!

Summer Eco-Camp! : What's Your Habitat?
2017-06-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join in as we learn all about the habitats that the animals of BCAS call home! Which one is your favorite – the stream, forest, or field?
BCAS Summer Camp strives to foster the child-nature connection so that all children can learn, play and grow with nature every day. We believe that a combination of structured activities, free play art, and time spend with the Earth benefits every child.
Camp days run from 9am-3pm (or 9am-12pm for half day option) and is perfect for kids ages 5-10! We provide a snack, but children will need to bring their own lunch.
Register by clicking here!

Hello Summer! Campfire and Camp Out
2017-06-24 19:00 - 2017-06-25 09:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join BCAS as we ring in the summer with a celebratory camp fire! Roast some marshmallows, listen to some music and enjoy the season! After the campfire, pitch your tent and watch the stars come out and fall asleep to the sounds of nature. Breakfast will be served in the morning.
Campfire is $5/BCAS Members, $10/Non-Members
Camp Out is $15/BCAS Members, $20/Non-Members
Click here to register!

Summer Eco-Camp! : Ooey Gooey Science
2017-06-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Learn the ins and outs of science during our STEM themed week! Make a volcano explode, create slime and much more!
BCAS Summer Camp strives to foster the child-nature connection so that all children can learn, play and grow with nature every day. We believe that a combination of structured activities, free play art, and time spend with the Earth benefits every child.
Camp days run from 9am-3pm (or 9am-12pm for half day option) and is perfect for kids ages 5-10! We provide a snack, but children will need to bring their own lunch.
Register by clicking here!

Summer Pre-School Explorers
2017-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
With the warm and sunny weather finally here, it’s great to be outside! At BCAS we make it easy for you and your pre-schooler to enjoy the fabulous weather and learn at the same time! Get outside, learning and discovering about nature, with BCAS during our 8 week summer session of Pre-School Explorers! Thursday class starts at 10:30 and lasts until 12pm.
Sessions will be updated as the class gets closer.
Cost is $80/BCAS Members and $120/Non-Members. Pre-Registration is required – click here to register!

Raptor Run
2017-06-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Where: BCAS Visitor Center is the starting point.
COURSE: This cross country trail race runs through our forests, along stream sides, and through our beautiful meadows of our 55 acre nature preserve! There are two stream crossings, views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of wildflowers in the fields. Family run will include a scavenger hunt through out the course.
AMENITIES: T-shirt to all pre-registrants of 5K and Family Fun Run (if mailing registration in, must be postmarked by May 22nd!). After party with bonfire, food, and beverages for all racers (fee for non-runners to attend party). No refunds or mailed awards. Race results will be on pretzelcitysports.com in 1-2 days after race.
AWARDS: Awards go to the top 3 (male/female) finishers, and the top 3 finishers (male/female) in each of the following age groups: -14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+.
HOW TO REGISTER: Click HERE to register! Entry fee is $20/BCAS Members, and $25/Non-Members. Register online by May 22nd. After May 22nd, prices will increase to $25/BCAS Members and $30/Non-Members. T-shirt sizes guaranteed if pre-registered by May 22nd. After that, t-shirts will only be available while supplies last. Contact Stacy at scarrpoole@bcas.org for more information!

Proceeds support our high-quality environmental, nature and science education programs!
Thank you to our sponsors!

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Nature Lover's Book Club
2017-05-25 18:15 - 20:00 | Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Calling all nature enthusiasts and book worms for the Bucks County Audubon Society Nature Lover’s Book Club to be held at the Doylestown Bookshop every 4th Thursday of the month at 6:15pm!
The group is open to anyone who has a passion for the environment and wants to share and discuss with like-minded individuals. To get started on your reading journey, visit our blog site, www.natureloversbookclub.blogspot.com! Here you will find discussion questions, future book lists, and a link to purchase the book (at discount!) from the Doylestown Bookshop. We welcome your insights and input for these readings!

Composting- Nurture Your Inner Naturalist
2017-05-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Interactive Composting demo at Delaware Valley University followed by presentation and lecture by Master Gardener & Naturalist of over 15 years, Donna DiMello, about Composting and it’s benefits for your yard!
Ample parking provided off of New Britain Rd. entrance. This event is free, but donations are welcome and go towards our high-quality environmental education programs!

Annual Member's Meeting
2017-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join BCAS at 6pm, as we talk about our Healing Garden, Goals for the Year, Board Elections, celebrate our volunteers and more!
A reception will follow.

Waterfowl Birding Field Trip
2017-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join BCAS as we head back over to GROWS in Tullytown to explore their grounds in search of various species of waterfowl!
Meet at the BCAS Visitor center at 8am to carpool to the site.

Frog Walk & Night Hike
2017-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join BCAS Naturalists for our annual Frog Walk! After a brief presentation about amphibians and their behaviors, we shall scour the property for these jumpy critters!
Admission is $10/BCAS Members, $15/Non-Members or a family rate of $25/BCAS Members, $35/Non-Members. Click here to register! Register early as space is limited for this exciting event!

From Fish Poop to Food - Aquaponics and You! - Nurture Your Inner Naturalist
2017-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Delaware Valley University, 700 E. Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Join BCAS and Aquaponics specialist, Mike Barcus, at Delaware Valley University to learn all about Aquaponics as a sustainable agriculture. Join us before the presentation for an interactive portion of the event. Event is free and open to the public, so bring your whole family!
Ample parking provided off of the New Britain Rd. entrance to the university.

Nature Lover's Book Club
2017-04-27 18:15 - 20:00 | Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
The Bucks County Audubon Society at the Honey Hollow Educational Environmental Center welcomes you to join us at the Doylestown Bookshop for a fun and engaging discussion about all things nature. We will be meeting the 4th Thursday evening of the month, starting at 6:15 p.m. We welcome your insights and input for future readings. Bring a friend and make a new one and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.
This month, we shall be reading “The Invention of Nature,” by Andrea Wulf. Visit Nature Lover’s Book Club blog for discussion questions and book summaries!

Earth Day Festival
2017-04-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
As an Environmental Education Center, Earth Day is such an important holiday here at BCAS, so naturally we have an annual festival!
We will have various vendors,exhibits, demonstrations, presentations, hikes around our property, activities, crafts, live animals, and so much more during this exciting event.
Earth Day Activity Schedule:
11am – Doors Open!
11:15 – Bug Hunt (1hr), Bird Blind Walk (45 min), Creek Exploration (45 min)
11:30- Little B Natural Organics Presentation (30 min)
12pm – Nina’s Waffles!!! (2 hrs)
12:15 – Eeyore House Building (45 min)
1:30 – Heritage Conservancy Property Tour (45 min)
1:45pm – Creek Exploration (45 min)
2:30pm – Tree Planting Demonstration for 5 groups. First come, first serve! (45 min) . Tree planting made possible by Highland Hill Farms. The donated River Birch, Arrowwood Viburnum, and many Dawn Redwoods!
3pm – Pond Bird Walk (45min), Bug Hunt (1hr)
Vendor and Information Table List:
BCAS literature, information, and scavenger hunt checklist, BCAS Organic Garden, BCAS Souvenir table (get your BCAS t-shirt here!)
Craft Corner (Inside the visitor center)
Heritage Conservancy
Kim Kurki Illustrations
Doylestown Bookshop
Laura Johnson Art
Pig Placement Network
Horticulture Therapy Programs
Native Plant and Seedling Sale (Get your BCAS Seedling Souvenir here!)
Joan Scott Jewelry and Photography
Little b Natural Organics
Art of Spirit Earth School

School Holiday Camp: Jeopardy
2017-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Shock your friends with your newfound nature knowledge during this gameshow themed day! Trivia from the previous camp days will be mingled with some new facts during our Jeopardy game! Prizes will be awarded, so bring your A-Game!
Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery! The day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie in to the day’s theme: Jeopardy.

School Holiday Camp: Swirling Stream and Peaceful Pond
2017-04-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
There are so many aquatic critters that live on our property! Where do they live and what makes them all different? We’ll discover their secrets as we catch them!
Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery! The day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie in to the day’s theme: Swirling Stream and Peaceful Pond.

School Holiday Camp: It's a Small World
2017-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
What do animals and plants need to survive? As we discover these necessities, we will create our own mini ecosystems!
Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery! The day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie in to the day’s theme: It’s a Small World.

School Holiday Camp: Author and Illustrator- Nature Journaling
2017-04-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
What did you see today?! Never forget with a new nature journal! Document what you do, see, and feel in handmade journals.
Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery! The day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie in to the day’s theme: Author and Illustrator – Nature Journaling.

School Holiday Camp: Five Senses of Spring
2017-04-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Get intimately familiar with nature as we explore it will all 5 senses! Learn how and why animals have developed these strong senses.
Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery! The day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie in to the day’s theme: Five Senses of Spring.

Members Only Birding Field Trip
2017-04-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Calling all members! Want to go out on an exciting field trip to GROWS in Tullytown? We will carpool from the BCAS Visitor Center at 8am and take a hike around the fabulous grounds at GROWS in search of Migratory birds.
Call 215-297-5880 or email Diane Smith (dianesmith@bcas.org) to register.

Spring Pre-School Explorers
2017-03-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Thursday classes from 1:00-2:30pm
8 sessions of outdoor adventure and discovery for you and your Pre-School child!

Spring Pre-School Explorers
2017-03-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Wednesday Classes from 3:30-5:00pm
8 sessions of outdoor adventure and discovery for you and your Pre-School child!

Dino Digging - Nurture Your Inner Naturalist
2017-03-24 18:30 | Delaware Valley University, 700 E. Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Join BCAS at Delaware Valley University to learn about the fascinating study of Paleontology, presented by Jason Poole.
Professor Jason C. Poole of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will bring us an evening of supermassive dinosaurs from three continents. Poole has excavated dinosaurs in Egypt, Argentina and the American West. Jason will present on these dinosaurs and his ongoing explorations for dinosaurs in Montana and Wyoming. This is a great talk for families and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Come early and get to touch some fossils and relax with some adult, dinosaur themed coloring pages!
The program is provided free of change, but donations are welcome. Donations supports the mission of high-quality environmental education for all ages. Ample parking is provided off of the New Britain Rd. Entrance.

Nature Lover's Book Club
2017-03-23 06:15 - 20:00 | Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
The Bucks County Audubon Society at the Honey Hollow Educational Environmental Center welcomes you to join us at the Doylestown Bookshop for a fun and engaging discussion about all things nature. We will be meeting the 4th Thursday evening of the month, starting at 6:15 p.m. We welcome your insights and input for future readings. Bring a friend and make a new one and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.
This month, we shall be reading “The Forest Unseen,” by David G. Haskell. Visit Nature Lover’s Book Club blog for discussion questions and book summaries!

Raising Honeybees - Demo
2017-03-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Local Beekeeper, Chuck Pressler, will be discussing the joy of beekeeping along with how important honeybees as well as other pollinators are important to us. He will also be talk about the products that come from honeybees along with the health benefits of raw honey. Note – there will be some surprises (of the good kind 🙂 ) during the demo!

Chuck has been beekeeping for 5 years and also mentors new beekeepers. He keeps bees on hisfarm in Bedminster as well as other farms and at BCAS.

Nature Lover's Book Club
2017-02-23 18:15 - 20:00 | Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
The Bucks County Audubon Society at the Honey Hollow Educational Environmental Center welcomes you to join us at the Doylestown Bookshop for a fun and engaging discussion about all things nature. We will be meeting the 4th Thursday evening of the month, starting at 6:15 p.m. We welcome your insights and input for future readings. Bring a friend and make a new one and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.
Visit Nature Lover’s Book Club blog for discussion questions and book summaries!
