Programs for Families
Most programs require registration.
Please review all program information at the time of registration.
Questions or need help registering? Call 215-887-6603.
Family Nature Night - Animal Homes
A Program for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
Bring the whole family for a fun night complete with live animal encounters and interactive stations relating to the theme of the night - all at your own pace. Family Nature Nights are geared toward children with sensory processing disorders and are now featuring a forest sensory experience! The program will take place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. Light snacks will be provided.
Sponsored by Child Development Foundation.
Location: Briar Bush Nature Center
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Cost per Participant: FREE
Notes:
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This program will take place indoors and outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
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Light snacks will be provided.
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Registration closes 9/13/24 at 12pm.
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Questions or need help registering? Call 215-887-6603.
Cancellation Policy:
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If you are unable to attend this program, please call Briar Bush Nature Center at (215) 887-6603 or email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.
Skulls and Bones - Campfire Program
Become a wildlife detective! Examine animal skulls to discover how their size, eye sockets, and teeth can reveal their identity. Then, meet some of our animal ambassadors and enjoy s’mores around the campfire. Campfire is weather dependent.
Location: Briar Bush Nature Center
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
Cost per Participant: $12.00 | Abington Resident: $10.80 | Briar Bush Member: $9.60
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This program requires registration for participants ages 2 .
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Children under 2 years of age are free of charge.
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This program will take place indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
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Campfire is weather dependent.
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Registration closes 10/25/24 at 12pm.
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Questions or need help registering? Call 215-887-6603.
Cancellation Policy:
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If you cancel the program 15 days or more before its start date, you will receive an 80% refund (20% service fee). No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the program start date. To cancel, email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.
Fantastic Feasts
It's the holiday season and our minds turn to delicious food! Make tasty Mockingbird Mini Muffins for your backyard birds or our Bird Observatory. While our treats are in the oven, learn about the unique diets of some of our animal ambassadors.
Location: Briar Bush Nature Center
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost per Participant: $12.00 | Abington Resident: $10.80 | Briar Bush Member: $9.60
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This program requires registration for participants ages 2 .
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Children under 2 years of age are free of charge.
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This program will take place indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
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Registration closes 11/15/24 at 12pm.
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Questions or need help registering? Call 215-887-6603.
Cancellation Policy:
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If you cancel the program 15 days or more before its start date, you will receive an 80% refund (20% service fee). No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the program start date. To cancel, email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.
Animal Signs
Scientists track animals by observing the signs they leave behind such as tracks, scat, food, nests, fur, and feathers. Become a scientist and study real animal signs in the museum and on the trails. Then meet a couple of live animals and watch them leave their own tracks behind!
Location: Briar Bush Nature Center
Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost per Participant: $10.00 | Abington Resident: $9.00 | Briar Bush Member: $8.00
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This program requires registration for participants ages 2 .
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Children under 2 years of age are free of charge.
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This program will take place indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
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Registration closes 12/6/24 at 12pm.
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Questions or need help registering? Call 215-887-6603.
Cancellation Policy:
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If you cancel the program 15 days or more before its start date, you will receive an 80% refund (20% service fee). No refunds will be issued within 14 days of the program start date. To cancel, email Melissa Eldridge at melissa@briarbush.org.