Cape May Birding Trip - CANCELLED
2018-10-27 07:00 - 17:00 UTC | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Unfortunately we have to cancel our Cape May Birding field trip for this weekend due to inclement weather. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Haunted Trails
2018-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
This awesome family fun event includes a fun and educational walk along our Jack-o-lantern lit trails, storytelling around the campfire, Halloween crafts, face-painting, seasonal refreshments and more!
Admission is $5/person or $20/family (BCAS Members), and $30/family (Non-Members).
Register here:http://www.bcas.org/product/haunted-trails/

Pumpkin Carving
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Help us line the trails with Jack-O-Lanterns for our Haunted Trails event by carving a pumpkin!
We will provide the pizza, refreshments, and carving utensils, all you need is yourself and a pumpkin! Pumpkins will then go out on our trails.

Pop up Storytime w/ Doylestown Library
2018-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
More details to come!

Art of the Barn Tour & Art Show
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Save the Date for our annual Barn Tour and Art Show!
Tour 7 historic barns, view and purchase art from diverse, local artists, and learn more about the history of Bucks County through Bucks County Audubon Society’s biggest fundraising event of the year!
Proceeds from the tour benefit our high-quality environmental education programs.
Tickets will be available for purchase in August. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer for this event, please email Stacy at scarrpoole@bcas.org

Art of the Barn: Opening Lecture & Reception
2018-10-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow (BCAS) is excited to announce that the Art of the Barn Tour on October 6th & 7th! To help get you excited about the tour and to help educate about the importance and uniqueness of the diverse barns that will be featured this year, BCAS will be hosting an Opening Reception and Lecture at our Visitor Center, located at 2877 Creamery Rd, New Hope PA, 18938 on October 5th, at 6:30pm.

This year’s speaker is Patrick Donmoyer. A former resident of of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Patrick is the Director of the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University, a folklife museum and research center on the Kutztown Campus. A fluent speaker of Pennsylvania Dutch and advocate for regional folk culture, Patrick’s work blends language, traditions, and vernacular architecture in his folklife research. Patrick is the President of the Historic Barn and Farm Foundation of Pennsylvania, and he is the author of numerous articles, and three books, including entitled Hex Signs: Myth and Meaning in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars in 2013. His most recent work is on the ritual healing traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch entitled Powwowing in Pennsylvania.
Decorated Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania – This program is a photographic presentation of field research conducted from 2007 to the present throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, as a survey of decorated Pennsylvania Barns, with a special emphasis on barn stars, hex signs, and related decorative motifs. The photographs reveal a diverse and colorful tradition of folk art that has persisted to the present day and overlaps with many other artistic, ritual, and architectural traditions. In addition, the content of the designs will be compared to trends in Pennsylvania German folklore, especially as it pertains to beliefs and practices associated with agricultural lifestyle, religious expression, and observations of the heavens.
Purchase tickets for the reception and tour here!

Newtown Action Circle
2018-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Newtown Township Municiple Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
Birds Tell Us!
A Newtown Action Circle
Sunday, September 23
Newtown Township Building, 100 Municipal Drive, Newtown, PA 18940
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What’s good for birds is good for people!
Birds alert us to environmental threats, and shifts in their habitats are indicators of how a changing climate is affecting us all. By protecting birds, we can create a healthier planet for the benefit of people too, but we can’t do it alone.
That’s why the Bucks Audubon, Newtown Township’s Environmental Advisory Council, and Audubon Pennsylvania invite you to join us for:
Birds Tell Us!
A Newtown Action Circle
On September 23, we’ll gather at the Newtown Township Building to discuss the impact of climate on birds and other wildlife.
Following short presentations on Audubon’s Climate Initiative, an overview of Newtown’s Bird Town activities, and program updates from Bucks Audubon….we’ll explore our own connections to birds and climate. Then, after some brainstorming and group discussion, we’ll decide as a community on a concrete action we can take to help resolve local climate challenges and protect birds in Newtown.
Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
All are welcome.
Pre-registration required for this exciting opportunity to share ideas, meet new friends, and take collective action for birds.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Farewell to Summer Bonfire
2018-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
As the summer season winds down, let’s celebrate the start of fall with an evening bonfire! Roast some s’mores, listen to live music, and watch the stars start to peep out from the night sky!
Purchase tickets here!

Bird Walks
2018-09-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Doylestown Central Park, 425 Wells Rd, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Join Director of Education, Diane Smith for a guided bird walk around Doylestown Central Park! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please bring a field guide, binoculars or borrow some of ours!

Birders: The Central Park Effect (Documentary Screening)
2018-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Newtown Theatre, 120 N State St, Newtown, PA, 18940, United States
Bucks Audubon is excited to partner with the Newtown EAC, Newtown Bird Town, and Audubon PA to bring Birders: The Central Park Effect to the Newtown Theatre (120 N State St, Newtown, PA 18940) on Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00. This inspiring documentary will be followed by a Panel Discussion with local bird and environmental experts. The screening is free of charge, but pre-registration is required!
REGISTER HERE

One Health Lecture w/ Maya Van Rossum
2018-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Delaware Valley University, 700 E. Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
More information to come. All seminars are from 5:30-7:30pm in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium at Delaware Valley University.
NO CHARGE, all are welcome!
One Health is the multi-disciplinary approach that works locally, regionally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal
well-being for people and society, the environment and plants and animals. Together, the three major
components make up the One Health triad, and the well-being of each is inextricably linked to the others in the triad

School Holiday Camp
2018-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
We get it; it’s hard when your child has off of school when you don’t! That’s why we created these “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 in to the day’s theme!
Program Details
Ages: 4-10
Time: 9:00am -3:00pm
Members: $45/day
Non-Members: $60/day
Camp Sessions
September
10th– The Last Days of Summer: It’s the end of summer and life is abundant at Honey Hollow. Help us find amphibians, insects, and other summer visitors.
19th– Tangled Webs: Spiders! Come learn all about the amazing world of spiders.
November
21st– Animal Evidence: Join us on a tracking adventure as we learn about and search for the signs that animals leave behind.
23rd– Welcome to Autumn: Explore the magic of the fall season. From the equinox to falling leaves, we’ll learn all about what makes fall fall.
Winter Break Holiday Camp/December
27th– Terrific Trees: Learn all about the various trees of Honey Hollow and how to identify them.
28th– Happy New Year!: The Science of the season. We’ll discuss the solstice, the new year, and the science behind the cold of winter.
January
21st– Do Not Disturb… I’m Hibernating: Investigate Hibernation. Learn the who’s, how’s, and why’s of hibernation.
February
14th– Love is in the Air: From feathers to rituals, even animals need love. We’ll learn about courtship, nest building, and true love in the animal world.
15th– Groundhogs: Pennsylvania is home to one famous one, learn all about these over-sized rodents.
18th – Presidents and the Environment: Learn about Presidents who have embraced nature and what you can do to follow their example.
REGISTER NOW

Nighthawk Watch
2018-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Fort Washington State Park, 447 Militia Hill Road, Forth Washington, PA, 19034, United States
Join Bob McGarry for an evening of birding for Nighthawks at Fort Washington State park. Common Nighthawks are most active at dawn and dusk, not night, while they forage for aerial insects.Recent studies suggest a substantial decline in numbers of this species, perhaps owing to increased predation, indiscriminate use of pesticides leading to lowered insect numbers, or habitat loss. Feel free to bring your binoculars and/or camera! Dress appropriately.
This event is free, but we require registration. Space is capped at 20 participants, so make sure to sign up early!
If you are interested in carpooling to the event, please arrive at Bucks County Audubon Society (2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA 18938) at 5pm.

Summer Nature Camp Week 4
2018-08-27 09:00 - 2018-08-31 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
August 27th-31st: Ex-STREAM Explorers! – Crayfish, salamanders, and minnows…OH MY! These are just a few of the critters that call our ponds, streams and marshes home. Let’s get wet and dirty this week as we explore these aquatic ecosystems and learn who lives there and why they are important.
Does your child want to spend every last minute of the summer outside, enjoying the sunshine before school starts? Bring them over to our Summer Nature Camp for a week of outdoor discovery! Each day of the themed week will include:

Morning and Afternoon Snack
Science Experiments
Hiking through our forests, fields, and streams
Theme related Art projects
Free play time to strengthen the imagination
Screen Printed Camp T-Shirt
…and so much more!

Price is – $250/BCAS Members and $300/Non-Members. Half Day option (9am-12pm) available at discounted rate.
Registration available here!

Cold-Blooded Critters: PA Amphibian & Reptile Survey (PARS)
2018-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Fascinated with reptiles and amphibians? So are we! Join us for a herpetology presentation and then we’ll head to our streams and forests to search out the slimy salamanders, slithery snakes, and jumpy frogs!
Please be dressed for the weather and for an outdoor walk across uneven terrain. Bring a field guide, binoculars, and camera if you wish. Any experience level is welcome!
Admission: $5/BCAS Members, $10/Non-Members
REGISTER HERE!

Summer Nature Camp Week 3
2018-08-13 09:00 - 2018-08-17 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
August 13th-17th: Wilderness Survival -Get ready for a week of rugged wilderness adventure! To learn how to survive in the outdoors, we will build shelters, cook over the campfire, learn to collect and clean drinking water, identify wild edible plants, and so much more!
Is your child as excited as we are to be outside this summer? Bring them over to our Summer Nature Camp for a week of outdoor discovery! Each day of the themed week will include:

Morning and Afternoon Snack
Science Experiments
Hiking through our forests, fields, and streams
Theme related Art projects
Free play time to strengthen the imagination
Screen Printed Camp T-Shirt
…and so much more!

Price is – $250/BCAS Members and $300/Non-Members. Half Day option (9am-12pm) available at discounted rate.
Registration available by clicking here!

Beautiful Butterflies: North American Butterfly Count
2018-07-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Love butterflies and pollinators? Learn all about them during our annual Butterfly Count citizen science project! Join us for a brief presentation and then head out to our fields and meadows in search of these flighty creatures. Bring a field guide, binoculars, and camera if you have them. No experience necessary!
Admission is $3 and the proceeds benefit the North American Butterfly Association.
REGISTER HERE!

Year of the Bird!: Panel Discussion & Reception
2018-07-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Inspired by the efforts of the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, BirdLife International and National Geographic we are hosting a Year of the Bird Panel Discussion & Reception!
These organizations named 2018 the Year of the Bird in honor of the the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)—a pivotal piece of legislation that continues to save countless birds’ lives. Our speakers will educate attendees on how humans impact the local birds and what we can do to help them.
Panel Speakers Include:
Robert McGarry: Migratory Bird Treaty Act – What it is and Why it’s important?
Diane Allison: Counting Birds: More than Just Fun!
Devich Farbotnik: Bird Boxes: A Case Study of Kestrals
Armas Hill: Then and Now: Changes in Bird Populations in Bucks County
The Panel Discussion will also include a Wine and Cheese reception, and all attendees will receive a complimentary copies of the Birds of Bucks County.
$15 for BCAS members/$20 non-members.
REGISTER HERE!
Speaker Bios:
Bob McGarry first dabbled in birding during middle school, when an inexplicable obsession with the extinct Labrador Duck sparked an interest in living birds, and began seriously birding a decade later after he returned to Bucks county with a BA in literature and realized he needed a hobby other than reading. These days, when not birding or reading, he writes and volunteers for Bucks County Audubon’s Advocacy and Education Committees.
Diane Allison has lived in Tinicum township for 40 years. She has served on the board of Bucks County Audubon, the Tinicum Conservancy and the Palisades School District. Diane is a graduate of Delaware Valley College and recently retired from Microbiological Quality Assurance for Johnson and Johnson. Her interest in birds has taken her to many places including all 50 states, Europe, Central America, South America, the Galapagos Islands and the Caribbean. Here at home she has been the compiler for the Central Bucks Audubon Christmas Bird Count and the compiler for all of Bucks County for the Pennsylvania Migration Count for nearly 20 years. Diane is on the speaker’s bureau for the North American Bluebird Society and has built over 2000 bluebird boxes with school children and scouts. She enjoys hiking, nature photography and introducing people to the wonders of nature.
Birding for Armas Hill began in Bucks County about 50 years ago, and during his first weeks and years of birding, many of his lifers were in the county. Since then, and since Long-eared Owls in the pines at Churchville and a Common Ground Dove in Newtown, he has gotten to know many birds at many places throughout the world.
His life-list is now close to 5,000 species of birds. That may seem like a lot, but it’s about half of all bird species world-wide.About half of those birds he’s seen have been in South America, with over 1,000 each in Brazil and Ecuador. Additionally, he’s birded in Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, and heavily throughout Central America and Mexico, and on nearly every Caribbean island. On the other side of the world, Armas has birded in Australia, in numerous European countries, and in Japan and Korea. With over 35 visits in Japan, he’s humbly an expert as to that country’s birds and other wildlife.
Closer to home, Armas was the author and voice on the phone of the weekly bird hot-line service, the Philadelphia Birdline, for about 30 years. Back in 1979, when he began, that was the prime way for birders to get info, way before the internet. Later, he did that weekly Birdline from Philadelphia, and another from Delaware, on the internet. And for years he was the voice of Birdline Delaware each week on a radio station in Wilmington DE.
Besides leading birding & nature tours throughout the world, Armas, for about 15 years, organized pelagic trips for people to see seabirds and other marine life, offshore from New Jersey, Delaware, and North Carolina. Even though Armas now lives in Delaware, he is often back in Bucks, where, for him, it all began.
Over the years, it is due to birding that he has had some wonderful experiences and has met many fine people. And, for him, that’s what birding is about.

Summer Nature Camp Week 2
2018-06-25 09:00 - 2018-06-29 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
June 25th – 29th: Science Super Stars – Learn how to be a science super star this adventure packed week! Observations, explorations, experiments, data, discovery, and lots of hands-on science fun will nurture a love of science and make everyone want to be a super star.
Is your child as excited as we are to be outside this summer? Bring them over to our Summer Nature Camp for a week of outdoor discovery! Each day of the themed week will include:

Morning and Afternoon Snack
Science Experiments
Hiking through our forests, fields, and streams
Theme related Art projects
Free play time to strengthen the imagination
Screen Printed Camp T-Shirt
…and so much more!

Price is – $250/BCAS Members and $300/Non-Members. Half Day option (9am-12pm) available at discounted rate.
Register by clicking here!

Campfire & Camp Out
2018-06-23 18:30 - 2018-06-24 09:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Need a mini getaway with your sweetie or want to have some family bonding time out in nature? Join Bucks County Audubon Society for a fun overnight camp-out! Not sure a camp-out is right for you? That’s okay just come for the Campfire from 7:00-8:30 pm.
Schedule of the Night:
6:30: Arrive and set up tents (you can also bring your own picnic dinner if you would like)
7:00: Campfire with s’more and more
8:30: Night Hike
Sunday morning:
7:30 Continental Breakfast
9:00 Packed-up and on to your other weekend activities
Campfire only: Free for BCAS Members and $5/person for Non-Memberrs
Full Camp-out: $10/BCAS Members, $15/Non-Members
REGISTER HERE

Summer Nature Camp Week 1
2018-06-18 09:00 - 2018-06-22 15:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
June 18th – 22nd: Hooray for Habitat! – What do ladybugs, blue birds, red fox, and you have in common? You all need a habitat! Learn about the needs of our resident wildlife as you explore ponds, streams, forests and meadows of Honey Hollow.
Is your child as excited as we are to be outside this summer? Bring them over to our Summer Nature Camp for a week of outdoor discovery! Each day of the themed week will include:

Morning and Afternoon Snack
Science Experiments
Hiking through our forests, fields, and streams
Theme related Art projects
Free play time to strengthen the imagination
Screen Printed Camp T-Shirt
…and so much more!

Price is – $250/BCAS Members and $300/Non-Members. Half Day option (9am-12pm) available at discounted rate.
Registration by clicking here!

Raptor Run 5K and Family Fun Run
2018-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
WHERE: BCAS at the Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center (Solebury Twp). The Raptor Run supports education programs and habitat preservation.
COURSE: Cross country trail run through the forests, streamside, and meadows of BCAS’s 55 acre nature preserve, includes two stream crossings, great views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of beautiful spring flowers in the fields.
AMENITIES: Indoor facilities. Stay and enjoy our After Party with bonfire, food, and beverages for all racers. Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards. Results on www.pretzelcitysports.com in 1-2 days.
AWARDS: Awards to the top male and top female finishers, and the top three (3) finishers in each of the following age groups, both male and female: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
HOW: To register for the 5K or Fun Run, $25 for Non-Members/$20 for BCAS Members if registered by May 18th, with guaranteed T-Shirt Size, After May 18th including race day $30 for Non-Members/$25 for BCAS Members, shirts will be available while supplies last. Complete the form below and submit with entry fee or register online (Nominal service fee applies, closes at midnight Sunday, June 3rd) Any questions, contact Stacy at scarrpoole@bcas.org.

Raptor Run 5k & Fun Run
2018-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Cross country trail run through the forests, streamside, and meadows of BCAS’s 55 acre nature preserve that includes two stream crossings, great views of the Audubon Pond, and acres of beautiful spring flowers in the fields. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Bucks County Audubon Society and proudly support our high-quality environmental education programs. Stay and enjoy our After Party with bonfire, food, and beverages for all racers.
Registration coming soon!

Birding Campout w/ Sierra Club
2018-06-02 17:00 - 2018-06-03 09:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Get to know unfamiliar bird behaviors, sounds, and species by spending the night with us at BCAS. We’ll have one evening bird walk, a campfire, a night hike, then wake up to a morning bird walk and a continental breakfast. All walks will have experienced leaders to help you learn your birds. This event is co-sponsored with the Sierra Club of Southeastern PA. Admission is $10 for BCAS and Sierra Club members and $15 for non-members.
Register here:
Schedule:
5:00 Arrive for set-up and BYO Picnic Dinner
6:30-8:30 Evening Bird Walk
8:30-9:30 Campfire and Marshmallow Roasting
9:30 Night Hike
5:00-7:00 Early morning Bird Walk
7:00-8:00 Continental breakfast
8:00-9:00 Pack-up

Annual Members Meeting
2018-05-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join BCAS at 6:30pm, as we talk about our Goals for the Year, Board Elections, celebrate our volunteers and more!
A reception will follow.

Cancelled: What's in Your Chimney? Bats, Swifts & Swallows.
2018-05-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Learn about the difference between these three unique creatures of the sky and the ways that you can help protect their habitat.
FREE for BCAS & Heritage Conservancy Members/$10 for non-members.
Register with Emily at Heritage Conservancy: 215-345-7020 ext. 107.

Book Signing with Maya van Rossum
2018-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA, 18901, United States
Join veteran environmentalist Maya van Rossum at Doylestown Bookshop as she discusses her new book, The Green Amendment: Securing our Right to a Healthy Environment, followed by Q&A and signing. Come out and meet Maya, pick up a copy of the book, and learn about the future of environmental advocacy.

Frog Walk & Night Hike (FULL)
2018-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join BCAS Naturalists for our annual Frog Walk! After a brief presentation about amphibians and their behaviors, we shall scour our property, specifically in the forest for toads and our pond/marsh for frogs! This is a great event no matter your age.
Admission is $10/BCAS Members, $15/Non-Members or a family rate of $25/BCAS Members, $35/Non-Members.
Event is FULL!

Earth Day Volunteer Clean-up Day
2018-04-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join us and help us get ready for spring!

Earth Day Festival
2018-04-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, 18938, United States
Join us as we celebrate our 3rd annual Earth Day Festival! Festival starts at 11am and continues until 4pm.
We have so many great activities planned, 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 environmental organizations in our area!
Entrance is free, but please bring cash/CC for food vendors and exhibitors! Donations to BCAS are greatly appreciated and benefit our high-quality environmental education programming through out the year.
Activities Include:

Live Wildlife Presentations
Artisan Vendors
Native Plant Sales
Creek Exploration
Bird Walks
Bug Hunts
Information Tables about local organizations
… and so much more!
