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Churchville Nature Center
Come Visit the Churchville Nature Center!
Trails Open Dawn to Dusk ----- Visitor Center: Tues - Sun, 10am - 5pm

Who We Are
We are an environmental education facility of the Bucks County Dept. of Parks & Recreation located on a 65 acre nature preserve adjacent to the Churchville Reservoir in Northampton Twp. Founded in 1964, we were the first nature center in Bucks County. You can take a leisurely hike through our two miles of trails, visit our native wildlife gardens, journey through our exhibit filled visitor center, or participate in one of the various programs offered throughout the year including themed events, weekend programs & nature walks, our seasonal Native Butterfly House, campfire programs, summer camps, and even scheduled educational programs for schools, scouts, birthday parties, and private groups.
Looking to schedule your school, group, or scout troop for a visit? Want to have your child's birthday party here? Click the links below to learn more!
K-12 Environmental Education

Lenape Village

Scout Badges

Birthday Parties
Butterfly House Summer Internship Applications
are Currently Being Accepted
2025 Butterfly House Internship
We are in the process of finding this summer's paid Butterfly House interns to help us run the beloved program. Please click on the above link to be taken to the application where you can find details about the program and the qualifications we are looking for.
Upcoming Programs
Recurring Activities
  • Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Every Saturday morning at 8:00 am Through March. Time will switch to 7:00 am April 5th. Free guided walk. Approximately 2 hours on a mile long round trip.
Save the Date
  • 2025 Butterfly House Opening - Tentatively planned for the beginning of July.
  • Arthropalooza - August 2nd & 3rd from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
2025 MEMBER’S OPEN HOUSE SUPPORTERS:
  • 59 Almshouse, Richboro
  • Be Well Bakery, Richboro
  • Covered Bridge Coffee Roasters, Feasterville
  • Don Giovanni's Classic Bakery, Feasterville-Trevose
  • Grocery Outlet, Jamison
  • Jake’s Eatery, Richboro
  • Wegmans, Warrington
    Found an Injured Wild Animal or Need to Rehome a Pet?
    We are NOT a wildlife rehab and are NOT equipped to properly take care of injured or baby wildlife. We also do NOT have the resources to adopt pets.
    Please click HERE to go to a page where we have compiled information on area wildlife rehabilitation centers and places that rehome pets.
    Interested in supporting us or getting involved? Consider joining the Friends of Churchville Nature Center, the non-profit 501c3 that supports the facility in achieving its mission. Learn more about the FoCNC by clicking on the Bulletin link above. Already a "Friend" of CNC? Then find out more about the organization you belong to, including updates and future meetings.
    Interested in joining the Friends of Churchville Nature Center Board? We are currently looking for new members to serve. Please see the letter below to learn more and check out the application to apply!
    FoCNC Annual Meeting
    Register for our Camouflaged Egg Hike happening Sunday, March 30th! Children can learn about camouflage in nature through live animal demonstrations, then hunt for eggs hidden along our garden trails! Every child will go home with a wildlife prize! Admission is $6/child, and children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Register for either the Morning Hike (10 am - 12 pm) or the Afternoon Hike (1 pm - 3 pm). Click the image above to access the registration page, or register HERE!
    If you would like to VOLUNTEER for this event, register HERE!
    Join us for our annual Rock & Mineral Expo, where this year we're going beyond the Earth! Saturday and Sunday, April 12th and 13th from 10 am - 4 pm, come shop for unique items from local vendors and enjoy a variety of fun activities such as sluicing, cave exploration, panning for gold, and more! Admission is $6/adult (pay-at-the-door) and kids are FREE! Some activities are free while others cost a small fee. You don't want to miss this out-of-this-world event!
    If you would like to volunteer for this event, register HERE!
    General registration for 2025 Summer Camp is now open! Please register through the DonorView portal. Availability will be updated on our website, or contact Megan (v-mbkeller@buckscounty.org) for latest availability.
    Click Here, or on the image above for
    more information on the sale.
    Click HERE, or on the image above to register to participate!
    The Bucks County Department of Parks & Recreation and the Friends of Churchville Nature Center do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, age, gender, or sexual orientation in its programs, activities or facilities. We strive to provide a place for all visitors to appreciate the natural beauty of Bucks County in a safe and educational setting.
    We look forward to your visit!
    Executive Director: Kirsten Becker | Assistant Director: Peg Mongillo
    FoCNC Board President: Jennifer Wallace
    County Commissioners
    Robert J. Harvie Jr, Chair | Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Vice-Chair | Gene DiGirolamo, Commissioner