When you visit Shaver's Creek at these special times, you will be treated to an up close introduction to some of our birds of prey. Volunteers will bring the birds out of their cages and answer your questions about these fascinating creatures. Free

 

The Tyler Arboretum has Teeny Tiny Trackers Program throughout the week. Each week is a different theme. $6 Fee for members   $8 Fee for non-members.  Pre-registration required. For a complete list of Teeny Tiny Tracker themes, keep reading. . .

The Tyler Arboretum has NEW Nature Kids Program. Each program explores a different aspect of the plant or the natural world, and includes a lesson, outdoor exploration and activities. Adults are welcome to accompany children; fee is for the child only.. $6 Fee for members   $8 Fee for non-members.  Pre-registration required. For a complete list of Nature Kids themes, keep reading. . .

Lenape Indian Village Public Tours April 11-October 31, 2010    Churchville, Bucks County

Take a tour of Churchville Nature Center's re-created 1500's era Lenape Indian Village with one of the center's educators and experience what life would have been like for the Lenape people.  These tours are Sunday's April 11th through October 31st from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  Each week has a different theme. Tours begin at 1:00 and 2:30 pm Fee: Adults & Children age 4 and up are $5, children under 4 are FREE!

Programs throughout the Fall                                           Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia

Now, I had no idea that the Philadelphia Zoo had such great programs for kids of every age. Click here to see the list of Kids Programs. . click on the age and program to see when the it is held and how much it is.

The Zoo also has some pretty cool family programs. Top of the list, Overnight at the Zoo. Yep, you heard me OVERNIGHT. How fun right? What was that book where the kids get stuck in the museum and have a great adventure? I can't remember. . but it is JUST like that, only a zoo. Click here for the family programs and click the "Special Overnight Programs" to learn more.

Solebury Orchards                                                   Solebury, Bucks County

Easily one of the most beautiful places in Bucks County.  Solebury Orchards is a 70 acre farm where you are welcome to pick your own fruit or flowers. Thanks Steffi for reminding me to put this up.

In the Summer months, there are Blueberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries and in the Fall there are Apples of many different varieties.  In the cutting garden you can wade through the waist high flowers and make up a special bouquet from the abundant selection.  During weekends in September and October there are wagon rides through the orchards for apple picking.  All pick-your-own fruit is priced by the pound for whatever you pick, with no additional charges.

Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary   Thurs thru Monday       Jim Thorpe, Carbon County

All children love butterflies right?  Take your kids to the Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary in Jim Thorpe.

The "flutterarium" will be full of live butterflies,  and visitors will find new and improved video, programs, interactive displays, great art projects for child visitors, lots of  goodies in the gift shop and real poison arrow frogs. Pretty cool huh?

Morning Birdwalks     Saturdays 7AM to 9AM  Churchville, Bucks County

The Churchville Nature Center has terrific programs all year long. . this one is an oldy by goody. The Saturday Morning Bird Walk is from 7AM to 9AM.

GeoCaching Adventures                           Spring Mountain, Montgomery County

GeoCaching is  "High-tech Treasure Hunt". Totally cool.

Players get a Global Positioning System (GPS) as well as written clues to locate hidden "treasure", known as the "cache".

GeoCaching is pretty fun and is perfect for groups of all ages and abilities. It combines technology and the great outdoors. Educational too.

How does it work?