Welcome to the Dove Tales, a monthly e-blast to our most ardent PVNC supporters. Here you’ll find links to upcoming programs, volunteer and membership news, and updates on projects. We hope this provides the resources you need to stay informed and engaged!

Director's Note

A farewell to summer always feels a bit bittersweet. Summer is such an anticipated season in Southeast Pennsylvania and at the Nature Center. Each summer we see our beautiful flowers in bloom, including the gorgeous splendor of our signature rose mallow. We watched over 200 campers experience the outdoors full of smiles and giggles, we basked in the warm sunshine, and found cool shade under our canopy of trees, which provide beauty, habitat, and flood water management all year long.

As summer fades, these bright green leaves will turn to stunning shades of yellows, reds, and oranges. With the change in season, we now prepare to greet school groups, preschoolers, parent/child participants and those still young-at-heart for immersive experiences in nature. Fall migration is underway and birders flock to our end of the park to search for feathered friends who stop here to rest and refuel before continuing their journey south.

The arrival of fall also brings our biggest fundraising event – the 7^th Annual Fall Harvest Sampler. The event takes place Friday, September 29^th along the shores of beautiful Lake Galena. The celebration  includes live music, silent auction, door prizes, and an extraordinary selection of craft beers expertly paired with tasty harvest foods and desserts served by B&B Beverages and Penn Taproom. We look forward to seeing you there!

There's plenty to see and do this month. We invite you to register for a program or event, take a stroll on a wooded trail, or stop by and say hello.  There are more changes, updates, and announcements ahead in the coming weeks, so stay tuned and watch us grow!

See you on the trails,

Kelly Joslin

Director - Naturalist

Program Highlights

Family Forays

Sundays: September 24th, October 1st, 8th, and 15th: 1 - 2:15pm
Age: Kids and Families
Free event, donations appreciated.

Join one of our Naturalists for a themed Sunday walk, perfect for families with young children that want to explore our trails and learn something along the way. Not suitable for strollers.

Wednesday Walkabouts

Wednesdays, September 20th & 27th, October 4th & 11th: 10am - 11am
Age: Adults
Free event, donations appreciated.

Take a walkabout in nature with us! This series is for adults who want to stay active and expand their knowledge of the natural world. Each week has a unique theme, which we'll explore through an educational hike. No registration necessary.

Friday, September 29th

7:00 - 10:00 pm

Held at Peace Valley Nature Center

This festive event is brought to you by the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center and sponsored by the Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation. Ticket sales, sponsorships and raffle donations help sustain environmental education and conservation at Peace Valley Nature Center. Tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance. Don't miss out - register today!

VOLUNTEER NOTES

MEMBERSHIP NOTES

Membership and donations for the Friends of PVNC provide funds for our environmental education program mission. We are fortunate to have a community that provides financial and volunteer support and look forward to your continued participation!

Welcome New & Returning Members!

Donor Recognition

Click Here to see a list of those who provided financial support last month.