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Dove
Tales
December 2022
Welcome to the new Dove Tales, a monthly e-blast to our most ardent supporters of PVNC. 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 Notes
A lot has happened at the Nature Center in the last six months. We’ve updated the coffee bar, added new self-guided activities, refreshed the puppet theater, and cleaned the gardens. Our Project Birdfeeder campaign collected funds to update and upgrade the feeding stations around the Nature Center. This will be completed by spring 2023. New merchandise continues to arrive in our Sunflower Gift Shop weekly. We invite you to stop by, say “Hi,” and see all the changes.
New projects for 2023 include the installation of a Nature Play Zone, courtesy of a generous grant from Foundations Community Partnership, and a funding campaign to replace the highly trafficked Hardiaken Creek footbridge. In addition, we’ve received a grant from Visit Bucks County that would allow us to update our trail map, install trail signs, interpretive panels, and native plant teaching gardens around the Nature Center. More information about this project is found below.
We thank you for your continued support and wish you Happy Holidays and a joyous New Year!
We’re excited to announce we received a grant from Visit Bucks County to expand nature tourism and educational experiences at Peace Valley Nature Center. The grant funds, combined with a generous donation from the Friends of Peace Valley Nature Center, will cover two-thirds of the total project cost. Our goal is to raise the additional $20,000 to complete the project with help from our supportive community.
Will you help us to improve our gardens and trails?
Curious about how to get involved? Here's your chance! We are looking for volunteers to help run the Visitors Center. For more information, call or email our volunteer coordinator:
Stop by the nature center to pick up your next great gift, including a limited edition PVNC chocolate medallion, made exclusively for us by Raymer's Homemade Candies!All proceeds support our environmental education and conservation efforts.
It may be cold outside, but we are certainly not hibernating! Full moon walks, Solstice celebrations, and our Maple Sugar Festival, are just a few of our upcoming offerings. With something for any age, we can't wait to enjoy these winter months with you.
Click Here for a complete list of our upcoming events, classes, and programs.
New Membership Structure
Click Here to find out about our new membership structure, effective January 1st, 2023.
Nancy & Deborah Fortino / Hood, Mary Wallace, Mike Smith, Louise Ammentorp, Michelle Zaengle, Connie Laspee, Wendy Margolis, Linda Sellers, Bonnie DeLong, Susan Sherman.
Thank you to our generous donors
for another prosperous year.
Click Hereto check out our new Donor Recognition page on the website.
PEACE VALLEY NATURE CENTER
170 N. Chapman Rd., Doylestown
215.348.6270
Trails open daily dawn to dusk
Winter Hours
Tue- Fri,10-4:30; Sat, 10-4, Sun,12-4
Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
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 1-800-732-0999. Bucks County Commissioners: Robert J. Harvey, Jr, Chair, Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW, & Gene DiGirolamo
