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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.
Join us in celebrating 60 years of environmental education, preservation, and stewardship in Bucks Co.
Click the picture above to see Our Anniversary Card! Our Friends in the community have been submitting their fondest CNC memories. Click to see how you can share too!
Upcoming Programs

Recurring Activities
  • Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Every Saturday morning at 8:00 am until April. Free guided walk. Approximately 2 hours on a mile long round trip.
Extra, Extra! Current Job Opening
The Friends of Churchville Nature Center are looking to fill the part-time position of Bookkeeper & Constituent Manager. If you are interested in applying, please click the link below to learn more.
Bookkeeper & Constituent Manager
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!
**Due to the active burn ban in Bucks County, this program will not feature a campfire.
Join us for our Autumn Night Hike on Friday, November 8th where we will learn all about what happens in the Autumn season! Admission is $3 for CNC members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required. Click the image above to be sent to the registration page.
Join us for our Owl Prowl Campfire on Friday, December 13th where we will listen closely and look for owls. Admission is $3 for CNC members and $5 for non-members. Registration is required. Click the image above to be sent to the registration page.
Our annual Natural Ornaments Workshop is happening on Saturday, November 23rd! Come craft your own animal and festively shaped ornaments out of natural materials. Admission is $6 per person, and registration is required! There will be an AM Session from 10 am - 12 pm, and a PM Session from 1 pm - 3 pm. Space is limited, so please sign up for the session that you plan on attending! Click on the image above to be sent to the registration page.
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
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Chair | Robert J. Harvie Jr, Vice-Chair | Gene DiGirolamo, Commissioner