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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. For more information on visiting us, click HERE.
Schedule a Program Today!
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
🐦Upcoming Programs:
Recurring Activities
  • Saturday Morning Bird Walks - Every Saturday morning at 7:00 am April through September. Time will switch to 8:00 am on October 3rd. Free guided walk. Approximately 2 hours on a mile-long round trip.
    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 volunteering for our Arthropalooza event? Click HERE or click the image above!
    UPCOMING PROGRAMS
    Join us for the Bugs & Beetles Campfire on Friday, June 26th from 8-10 pm! Meet at our campfire circle and get a closer look at local insects to see their differences and similarities. Learn how to tell beetles and bugs apart and look for them on our trails during a brief night hike. Afterwards, enjoy a toasted marshmallow around the campfire. This program is FREE for CNC members and $5 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
    Click HERE to register or click the image above.
    Join us on Friday, July 17th from 8-10 pm for our Moths Campfire! Get ready for National Moth Week by learning about these fascinating nocturnal insects, and attract them with special lights. Afterwards, enjoy a toasted marshmallow around the campfire. This campfire is $3 for CNC members and $5 for non-members. Pre-registration is required!
    Click HERE to register or click the image above.
    SUMMER CAMP
    Summer Camp Availability:
    Weeks listed below still have space available. Please see summer camp page or email our Summer Camp Coordinator for dates, rates, and more information.
    • Ages 9-13: Weeks 6, 7, and 8
    • Ages 8-9: Weeks 3 and 5
    • Ages 4-5 *HALF DAY ONLY*: Weeks 6, 9, and 10
    Questions? Review our Summer Camp page HERE!
    Email our Summer Camp Coordinator (v-mbkeller@buckscounty.org) with any questions or updated availability.

    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