Honey Hollow Nature Center

Private Event: Horticultural Therapy
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
A group from Peaceful Living visits us weekly for two brief, timed activities led by Nancy Minich, Registered Horticultural Therapist. The sessions begin with a nature walk and are followed by an activity that provides sensory stimulation to activate new neural pathways. This is a private event.

Teacher Naturalist Training, Spring 2026
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join our team of teacher naturalists and help bring nature to life for children and families through birthday parties, in-school programs, and scout events. We’re looking for enthusiastic adults who are passionate about environmental education, enjoy working with children of all ages and abilities, and are eager to learn and grow as educators.
This training is perfect whether you’re a returning naturalist looking to expand your skills and program knowledge, or just starting and excited to get involved in environmental education. Training will prepare participants to lead engaging, interactive programs that support our mission of inspiring a love and understanding of the natural world. Applicants should be flexible, dependable, able to walk on uneven terrain while carrying supplies, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Training is free. This is a paid on-call position. Limited spaces available.
**Have you registered with us previously? If so, please register again to be included in this opportunity. Thank you! **
Register here.

Bird Talk: Birds & Boxes
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Peddler’s Village, Route 202 and Street Road, Lahaska, PA, 18931
Join us for a two-part presentation by AIA Bucks County and Honey Hollow Nature Center that will improve your birdhouse–and your chances of winning a prize at Peddler’s Village Best of the Nest Competition.
Learn about bird habitats and behaviors and basic birdhouse design principles, such as form and function, to help you create your own special home for birds! The presentation will include a question-and-answer session.
This free presentation takes place at Peddler’s Village, upstairs in the Cock ‘n Bull Banquet Rooms.
Discover more and register here.

[SOLD OUT] Frog Walk 2026
2026-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
This event has sold out. Thank you for your interest!
Join us for an evening exploration of the croaks, trills, and splashes of our local amphibians. Get up close and personal with Spring Peepers, Leopard Frogs, Green Frogs, and many other local amphibians. You’ll also meet Pickles, our Australian Tree Frog!  Warm spring evenings are filled with the sounds of these fascinating animals, so grab your boots and a flashlight, and join our naturalists for a frog hunt. All frogs are carefully caught and released.
Members $5, Non-members $10.
Space is limited to 20 participants to prevent a negative impact on frog habitats, so register early! The registration cutoff date is March 25, 2026.
Register here.

Nest Watch Volunteer Training 2026
2026-04-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
NestWatch is a community science project administered by Cornell Lab of Ornithology designed to track the status and trends in the reproductive biology of birds. This training session will instruct participants on how to properly monitor their assigned nest boxes, the Nest Watch Code of Conduct, the nest monitoring protocol, and the use of the NestWatch website and mobile app.
The ability to walk reasonable distances over uneven terrain and a commitment to monitoring the assigned boxes twice per week during the nesting season are required to participate.
Free, but registration is required. Register here.
The maximum number of participants is 12.

[Sold Out] Fungi in the Forest, A Mushroom Exploration with J. Mertz
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:00
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!
Peak into the fantastic world of Fungi with Jeff Mertz, Founder and Forager of Wildspawn Mushrooms. He will present on the basic mushroom characteristics that will allow you to distinguish common mushrooms right in your backyard. The focus will be on edible and medicinal mushrooms, although some other notable fungi will also be included in the conversation. Not only will you learn about native fungi, but Jeff will also teach you to identify common plants and ecosystem types that certain mushroom species rely on. Jeff will set up a table of fresh and dried mushrooms so participants can get hands-on experience before and after the presentation.
Jeff Mertz is an engineer/physicist turned mushroom farmer, forager, educator, and home chef. Jeff grew up as an active and outdoorsy kid, spending countless hours playing in the woods and eventually rising through the ranks of Boy Scouts to Eagle Scout. He started Wildspawn Mushrooms in 2021 with his best friend Cody Iannozzi, who shared his love for foraging mushrooms, nature, and local agriculture. Together they built a following at local farmers markets and eventually branched out into restaurants, CSA’s, and small local groceries. Today, Jeff is the sole-owner of WSM and his farming-operation is based in Montgomery, New Jersey.
Members: $5 | Non-Members: $10

Wild Encounters Live, Earth Day Celebration!
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join us for our 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Get up close and personal to animals from turtles to birds of prey during our Wild Encounters Live!
This year’s art contest theme is Wild Portraits: Faces of Nature. Find out how to participate and by when to submit your artwork on this page.
12:00-1:00 p.m. Reptile Roundup
Emily Groth, our resident reptile expert, will share adaptations and myths about reptiles and provide up-close introductions to the reptiles that call Honey Hollow Nature Center home.
1:00-1:30 p.m. Break
Bring a picnic, explore our nature center, take an invigorating walk on one of our trails, or relax in the bird blind and watch the action!
1:30-2:30 p.m. Animals with Briar Bush Nature Center
You don’t have to go to another country or even a zoo to see exciting animals; we have them right here in our own backyard! In this program, you’ll meet animals from here in Pennsylvania and learn why they are worthy of some hometown pride.
Members: $10 for one session; $15 for both
Non-Members: $20 for one session; $30 for both
Purchase your tickets here.

[Canceled] Nature's Healing Powers
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
**This event has been canceled. Thank you for your interest!**
Join us for a relaxing, guided nature walk and create a small horticultural craft project focusing on the sensory aspects of herbs.
Experience how being outdoors can decrease stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being, all while supporting physical fitness.
The visual connection with nature, the presence of water, dynamic and diffuse lighting, and spatial patterns support a natural sense of refuge, mystery, or awe that we all need.
A small horticultural craft project will follow the 45-minute nature walk.
Participants should be able to walk for at least 45 minutes and manage rough terrain.
$10 Members
$15 Non-Members
All materials included
Nancy Minich, HTR, RLA, is a registered horticultural therapist and landscape architect who has run the horticultural therapy program at Honey Hollow for the past 8 years. She designed Honey Hollow’s healing garden and the raised garden bed in the community garden. She has practiced horticultural therapy and landscape architecture for many decades and started the horticultural therapy certificate program at Delaware Valley University.

Book Fair Ticketed Preview Sale
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Honey Hollow will host ten regional booksellers for its inaugural Used and Rare Book Fair.
Expect to find many collectible items, including signed titles, first editions, oddities and obscurities alongside a fine crop of good-condition reading copies.
Participating booksellers include: Apport Used Books; Beckett Hansen, Bookseller; Edgewood Books; Fairly Honorable; La Foi Book; Lot 49 Books; Macaulay’s Books; Other Islands Books; Panoply Books; and Second Time Books.
Join us for our Friday evening Preview Sale to get an early look at our offerings and connect with local booklovers, collectors, and readers.
Books will be for sale during the event.
Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online or at the door that night for $12.00 per person.
Enjoy complimentary wine and cheese throughout the evening.

Bird Walk Along the Paunacussing
2026-05-16 08:00 - 09:00 | Paunacussing Creek, 6208 Fleecy Dale Rd, Carversville, 18913, United States
Join Diane Smith, our Director of Education, for a casual, guided bird walk along Paunacussing Creek. Diane will help us identify birds by sight and sound while sharing insights into their behaviors, habitats, and seasonal movements.
Along the water, keep an eye out for ducks, loons, herons, gulls, and even majestic raptors like the Bald Eagle and Osprey. Venture into the surrounding woodlands and you may hear the songs of woodland warblers, spot busy woodpeckers, or catch a glimpse of owls and small hawks. In shrubby old fields, seasonal highlights include the elusive American Woodcock, the vibrant Indigo Bunting, and the striking Yellow-breasted Chat.
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious, this walk is a great way to connect with nature and discover the incredible birdlife right in our backyard.
All are welcome—just bring your curiosity!
Meet at the Creekside picnic tables.
Sign up here.

Book Fair Sale
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Honey Hollow will host ten regional booksellers for its inaugural Used and Rare Book Fair.
Expect to find many collectible items, including signed titles, first editions, oddities and obscurities alongside a fine crop of good-condition reading copies.
Participating booksellers include Apport Used Books; Beckett Hansen, Bookseller; Edgewood Books; Fairly Honorable; La Foi Book; Lot 49 Books; Macaulay’s Books; Other Islands Books; Panoply Books; and Second Time Books.
Program highlights include:
*11 AM— Lake Angela, former Poet Laureate of Bucks County, will serve as the featured reader, followed by poets Tricia Coscia, Steve Nolan, Robbin Farr, and Kevin Richard Kaiser.
*1 PM—James Mustich, Jr., author of 1000 Books to Read Before You Die, will moderate a “Battle of the Books” panel where five book lovers, including librarians from The Free Library of New Hope and Solebury and The Bucks County Free Library, will make the case for titles they think Jim should have included but didn’t.
*3 PM—Hayden Saunier, past Poet Laureate of Bucks County will be featured reader followed by Jane E. Mohler, Kevin Martin Taylor and two other local poets.
We look forward to having you join us to hunt for unique additions to your collection or your next read!

Membership Meeting
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join us for our annual Membership Meeting to review the fiscal year and discuss future plans!
This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with fellow members and explore ways to strengthen our shared commitment to conservation and stewardship.
Light refreshments will be served.

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*Sold Out* Full Moon & Fireflies Night Hike
2026-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND POSTPONED, WITH A RAIN DATE OF SUN., 6/28, 7:30 PM.***
Discover the fascinating world of the Pennsylvania state insect – the firefly!
We’ll begin with a short talk, and then gently catch (and release) fireflies for a closer look.
Afterward, we’ll enjoy a moonlit hike together.
Members
$5 – Adult
$15 – Family of 4 (max of 2 adults)
Non-Members
$10 – Adult
$30 – Family of 4 (max of 2 adults)
** Advance registration is required. Register by Wed., June 24.

Bird Walk
2026-07-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join our naturalist for a guided bird walk on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month! All ages and experience levels are welcome.
New to birding? Want to get started but don’t know how? We can help! Identification tips such as field marks, behaviors, songs, and calls will be explained and used as we explore the habitats surrounding the nature center.
Please bring a field guide and binoculars, or borrow some of ours.

Butterfly Count 2026
2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join us for a community science opportunity as we conduct a survey of the butterflies present at Honey Hollow Watershed.
We will look for eggs, caterpillars and chrysalis as well as adults in the gardens, meadows and near the pond.
Please bring a hat, sunscreen, water, and if you have them – guidebooks and binoculars.
The cutoff date for registration is July 15, 2026.

Sign up here.
