2023 Pre-school Explorers
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
This year, Bucks Audubon is bringing back a popular program, Preschool Explorers! Every Thursday morning at 10am we will host a 1.5-hour program for children ages 2.5 – 5 accompanied by a care giver. Sessions are held 10am-11:30am and include an outdoor activity, story time and a craft! For more information and to register!

2022 Audubon Photography Awards Exhibit
2023-01-26 10:00 - 2023-02-14 15:00 UTC
In 2022 almost 2,500 photographers from across the United States and Canada submitted nearly 10,000 photographs and videos to Audubon’s 13th annual Audubon Photography Awards. Come see these stunning, large-format examples of the prize winning photos along with background on how they were obtained.
On Saturday January 28 join us for a wine and cheese reception at 3pm. National Geographic Certified Educator Marissa Jacobs will speak on “Telling the Story of the Natural World Through Photography”. For tickets to the opening reception, click here!
Exhibit is open during our normal business hours Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

2022 Audubon Photography Awards Reception
2023-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
On Saturday January 28 join us for a wine and cheese reception at 3pm. National Geographic Certified Educator Marissa Jacobs will speak on “Telling the Story of the Natural World Through Photography”.
Member Ticket Price $5, Non-member Ticket Price $10
To purchase tickets to the reception, click here!

Great Backyard Bird Count and Winter Hike
2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Great Backyard Bird Count and Winter Hike: The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a community science project launched in 1998 in the US that expanded world-wide in 2013. Join thousands of birders reporting their data over a four day period. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations. Meet at the Visitor Center at 2pm for a brief introduction to the count and then let’s take a bird walk! Dress for the weather. FREE

Frog Walk
2023-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Join us at 7pm 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 of our other local amphibians!  Warm spring evenings are filled with the sounds of these fascinating animals, so grab your boots and a flashlight and join Bucks County Audubon Society naturalists for a FROG HUNT! Members $5, Non-members $10.  Space is limited to prevent over-impacting the environment so register early!
To purchase tickets, click here: https://www.bcas.org/product/frog-walk-2023/

Earth Day 2023
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
Spring is on it’s way here, the days are warming up, and you’re ready to get outside with family and friends! Celebrate this amazing planet we live on and share during our many great programs and activities at this festival, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature! View and purchase goods from environmentally friendly vendors and learn more about green industry & environmental organizations in our area!
Admission to the festival is free, but donations to Bucks Audubon are greatly appreciated and benefit our high-quality environmental education programming through out the year. We also suggest having credit card (preferred to reduce handling of cash) on hand while browsing and supporting the many local eco-friendly vendors.
Earth Day Festival 2023 will take place outdoors (rain or shine), so please dress for the weather!
Get Outside. Explore. Relax in Nature!
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Wine at Sunset
2023-06-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us for a delightful evening celebrating the start of summer! Featuring delicious food and wine and casual informative conversation in our beautiful natural setting! You and your friends are sure to have a lovely evening!
To purchase tickets, visit https://www.bcas.org/product/wine-at-sunset/

Cancelled - Guided Forest Therapy 2023
2023-06-25 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
Due to potential weather concerns, this walk has been cancelled.
Join Certified Forest Therapist, Sharon Lohse, to experience a forest therapy walk designed to increase sensory awareness in nature, increase health by decreasing stress and anxiety by wandering slowly through the forests. Learners will learn what a “sit spot ” is, experience a number of invitations creativity exploring nature and end each class with a tea ceremony.
Admission is $30/session per person. Register HERE to attend.

Butterfly Count 2023
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Why count butterflies? Because scientists use the data to understand the big picture of butterfly health including changes over time in population size and distribution, but most of all because it’s fun! Join BCAS on Saturday July 22 at 10am to look for and count eastern tiger swallowtails, monarchs, sulphurs, coppers, cabbage whites and more! Bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them, sunscreen, water and a hat. A camera with a telephoto lens is also welcome.

Fee: $3/person to support the North American Butterfly Association

To Register – https://www.bcas.org/product/butterfly-count-2023/

School Holiday Camp CANCELLED
2023-09-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
CANCELLED – Is your child bored at home on a day off from school? Why don’t you bring them here to Bucks Audubon for our amazing nature themed school holiday camps! Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery!
Each day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie into the day’s theme. Snack will be provided. Please send a lunch with your child as well as a change of clothes including shoes as they will be engaging with nature, and we will be outside throughout the day.
Session Dates and Themes:

September 4, 2023 – Creek Critters – CANCELLED
September 25, 2023 – Happy Herping (reptiles and amphibians)
November 7, 2023 – Bats
November 22, 2023 – Turkeys
January 15, 2024 – Skulls and Tracks
February 16, 2024 – Hibernation and Winter Wildlife
February 19, 2024 – Science
March 28, 2024 – Signs of Spring
March 29, 2024 – Flowers and Plants
April 1, 2024 – Mushrooms
April 23, 2024 – Birding
May 27, 2024 – Wetlands and Watersheds

Fall Pre-School Explorers - Cancelled
2023-09-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Every Thursday morning at 10am we will host a 1.5-hour program for children ages 3– 5 accompanied by a care giver. Sessions are held 10am-11:30am and include an outdoor activity, story time and a craft!

Cancelled Fall Pre-School Explorers
2023-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

Fall Pre-School Explorers
2023-09-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

CANCELLED - Guided Forest Therapy 2023
2023-09-24 10:00 - 12:30 UTC
Join Certified Forest Therapist, Sharon Lohse, to experience a forest therapy walk designed to increase sensory awareness in nature, increase health by decreasing stress and anxiety by wandering slowly through the forests. Learners will learn what a “sit spot ” is, experience a number of invitations creativity exploring nature and end each class with a tea ceremony.
Admission is $30/session per person. Register HERE to attend.

School Holiday Camp
2023-09-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-29 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Is your child bored at home on a day off from school? Why don’t you bring them here to Bucks Audubon for our amazing nature themed school holiday camps! Drop off your child at 9am and pick them back up at 3pm after a fun-filled day of nature exploration and discovery!
Each day features unique games, hikes, science experiments, and crafts that all tie into the day’s theme. Snack will be provided. Please send a lunch with your child as well as a change of clothes including shoes as they will be engaging with nature, and we will be outside throughout the day.
To register for one or many sessions – https://www.bcas.org/product/school-holiday-camp-2023-2024/
Session Dates and Themes:

September 4, 2023 – Creek Critters
September 25, 2023 – Happy Herping (reptiles and amphibians)
November 7, 2023 – Bats
November 22, 2023 – Turkeys
January 15, 2024 – Skulls and Tracks
February 16, 2024 – Hibernation and Winter Wildlife
February 19, 2024 – Science
March 28, 2024 – Signs of Spring
March 29, 2024 – Flowers and Plants
April 1, 2024 – Mushrooms
April 23, 2024 – Birding
May 27, 2024 – Wetlands and Watersheds

Pre-School Explorers
2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

How to Draw Birds
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
How to Draw Birds – A Nature Sketching Workshop at BCAS with Naturalist & Artist Jack Hobe
Learn how to draw our feathered friends in this workshop taught by naturalist and wildlife illustrator Jack Hobe! This program will equip participants with a working knowledge of basic bird anatomy (invaluable for understanding birds’ movement and form) as well as tricks for capturing live, moving birds on the page. Birds can be challenging and feisty subjects to draw, but Jack’s passion for birding, nature sketching and journaling will help attendees to demystify feather patterns, movements, profile, and behavior.
To register visit: https://www.bcas.org/product/how-to-draw-birds-workshop/

Pumpkin Carving
2023-10-18 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us for a Pumpkin Carving Party on October 18th! We will provide pizza and refreshments! Please bring a pumpkin to carve, carving utensils, and creativity. The finished pumpkins will line our trails for the Haunted Trails event on October 21!
Sessions will be held 5:30-7:00 pm and 7:00-8:30. Please select a session time when you register for this free event.
Click to register!

Haunted Trails
2023-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for another fall Haunted Trails event here at Bucks Audubon! This fun and family-friendly event is perfect for families with kids ages 4-14 (but definitely can be enjoyed by all). This year we will not be having timed entry so come at anytime between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm! Groups go out onto the trails roughly every 30 minutes, so while you wait for the next group to go out, enjoy storytelling around the campfire, seasonal refreshments and more!
Click to register!

Guided Forest Therapy 2023
2023-10-22 10:00 - 12:30 UTC

DIY Nature Holiday Decoration Workshop
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
If you’re tired of the same old holiday decorations year after year and you’re looking for a fun, creative way to spice up your holidays, join us for a DIY nature holiday decorations workshop! This is a fun family outing to get in the holiday spirit! Get creative, and use less plastic and more natural materials to create beautiful decorations for the holiday season. Feel free to bring your own supplies as well!

$10 for Members
$15 for Non-Members
$30 for Member Family
$45 for Non-Member Family

To register, visit https://www.bcas.org/product/diy-nature-holiday-decoration-workshop/
