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February at Peace Valley Nature Center is full of life, movement, and anticipation as we step into a milestone year. Winter happenings on the trails, in the sugarbush, and inside our classrooms are already bringing people together, while a rich lineup of upcoming programs invites you to learn, explore, and connect. As we look ahead, we’re especially excited to begin celebrating 50 years of connecting people with nature—stay tuned for special activities, events, and stories throughout the year that honor our past and inspire our future.
Program Highlights - February 2026
There’s no better place to explore the wonders of the natural world than at Peace Valley Nature Center. Our programs offer something for everyone! Monthly highlights below, but be sure to visit our calendar of events to discover more! Most programs require advance registration and space is limited — watch for sign-up links on our webpage, social media, or below.
Program
Date
Description
The Science of Nature
Fri, 2/13
1-3pm
Drop in to explore hands-on science—from air, water, and plants to animal flight—as you experiment, observe, and discover how nature works in surprising ways.
Nature Discovery Day: Animal Adaptations
Sat, 2/14 12-3pm
A family-friendly day of exploring animal adaptations through observation, creativity, and play.
Naturalist Fireside Chats
Sundays,
2-3pm
Informal fireside chat that’s all about the natural and cultural history of Peace Valley Nature Center.
Public Event: Feb. 21st, 11am-2pm
Discover the science and tradition of maple sugaring at our interactive celebration. Enjoy ongoing sugarbush tours, learn how sap travels from tree to syrup, take part in sap collection, help tend the fire, and sample local maple syrup. This event is open to the public—drop in anytime!
Group Event: Feb. 28th, 11am-2pm
For scout troops, homeschool co-ops, or other large parties.Please join our pre-registered group program, which offers a dedicated, guided experience.
Learn how to decorate eggs with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist batik method. With guidance from Daria, an experienced instructor, you’ll create up to three beautiful eggs while learning the meaning and techniques behind this art form. Peace Valley members may register early.
Even in the colder months, there are plenty of ways to stay connected and give back at Peace Valley Nature Center. From welcoming visitors as a guest greeter to rolling up your sleeves for hands-on habitat restoration, winter offers meaningful volunteer opportunities for all interests and abilities. Join us this season and help care for the place you love!
Junior Counselor applications for Summer Camp 2026 are now open!
This volunteer opportunity is ideal for teens who will have completed 8th grade by summer and can commit to at least two full weeks of camp. Junior Counselors are an important part of our team, helping to create a fun, welcoming, and safe experience for all campers.
Click hereto learn more about the role, review the schedule, and submit your online application. Spaces are limited and applications may close once positions are filled, so be sure to apply soon!
Spring is Coming - and so are Great Field Trips!
No matter what Pennsylvania’s famous groundhog predicts, spring is just around the corner — and with it comes that familiar mix of excitement, anticipation, and a touch of restlessness in classrooms everywhere. As summer break starts to feel within reach, standardized testing and distracted students can make this time of year a challenge. That’s where we come in! Bring your students to Peace Valley Nature Center for an immersive, hands-on environmental education field trip across 750 acres of vibrant fields, forests, and aquatic habitats, led by our knowledgeable Teacher Naturalists. Spots fill up quickly, so reserve your spring field trip today and let us help make science come alive outdoors!
How behavior and body shape help identify waterfowl
If you’ve ever stood along the shores of Lake Galena at Peace Valley Nature Center and watched ducks feeding, you’ve probably noticed two very different styles.
Some ducks tip forward like little feathered seesaws—tails up, heads down—looking almost comical as they “stand on their heads.” Others disappear entirely, slipping underwater and reappearing yards away like they’ve got secret trap doors.
The Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, activities, and facilities. The official registration information of the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center, Inc. may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling (800) 732-0999.
Bucks County Commissioners:
Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, Chair; Robert J. Harvey Jr., Vice-chair, & Gene DiGirolamo
