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Peace Valley Nature Center

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Peace Valley Nature Center

Peace Valley Nature Center (PVNC) is an environmental education center and sanctuary offering hands-on outdoor experiences for all ages.
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Our goal is to inspire a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature through exploration and discovery.

06/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Julia Giannattasio, Peace Valley Nature Center's Summer Community Science Intern!

Julia is a rising senior at Skidmore College studying Biology with a focus on ecology and evolution. Originally from Abington, she grew up exploring local parks and natural areas—including Peace Valley—which helped inspire her passion for conservation and connecting people with nature.

Throughout the summer, Julia will be assisting with wildlife monitoring, native plant and habitat surveys, and community science initiatives that help us better understand and protect the preserve's diverse ecosystems. She is especially interested in animal behavior, environmental stewardship, and engaging the public in conservation efforts.

When she's not in the field, Julia enjoys hiking, camping, paddleboarding, skiing, and creating pottery.

If you see Julia on the trails or working on a project this summer, be sure to say hello and help us welcome her to the Peace Valley community!

06/18/2026

Fireflies are the defining creature of summer time, so they deserve their own night! Our firefly walk is a family-friendly event centered around this bioluminescent cohabitant. You're sure to learn a lot and have a memorable time!

This program is offered twice due to popular demand. Please only register for one: Thursday, June 25th or Friday, June 26th.

Register here: https://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org/upcoming-events

06/16/2026

Our Nature Sketch Group met last week and enjoyed sketching beside the Hardiaken creek. Even the duck was happy for such a beautiful session! We will not meet next month but be sure to check out our KIDS' ART IN NATURE EXPLORATION
Saturday, July 25th: 1pm - 3:30pm around the nature center.

06/15/2026

Summer is in full swing at Peace Valley Nature Center! 🌿☀️

These are just a few of the programs we have planned this month, with even more opportunities to explore, learn, and enjoy Peace Valley in the weeks ahead.

Visit the link below to register, learn more, and view our full calendar of events.

https://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org/upcoming-events

06/14/2026

A recent visitor to our vernal pool: the Pickerel Frog (Lithobates palustris)🐸

Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands that fill with water in spring and often dry up later in the year. While they may not look like much, these temporary pools are some of the most important wildlife habitats in our forests. Because they lack permanent fish populations, they provide a safe place for many amphibians and aquatic insects to breed and develop.

Pickerel Frogs are one of the species that benefit from these unique habitats. They spend much of their lives in moist forests and near wetlands, feeding on insects and other small invertebrates. Their tadpoles develop in quiet waters before venturing onto land.

Healthy vernal pools support an amazing diversity of life, from frogs and salamanders to dragonflies and countless other creatures. Protecting these small, often overlooked wetlands helps protect entire ecosystems.

06/13/2026

Have you visited the Peace Valley Nature Play Zone lately? Over the past two months, the whole play area has been refreshed with a new giant bird nest, stacking stones, tree cookies for building, a raised garden bed for digging, and a new layer of mulch. Check it out, located just off the Evergreen Trail and open from dawn until dusk!

06/12/2026

🍦We're celebrating 50 years of Peace Valley Nature Center with a delicious partnership with Owowcow Creamery in Chalfont!

Stop by and try Sassafras Float, a special flavor created in honor of our 50th anniversary. Sassafras comes from the native sassafras tree and was the original flavoring used in root beer, making this sweet treat a fun taste of natural history.

Sassafras Float is available exclusively at the Chalfont location through the end of June, so don't miss your chance to try it!

And save the date: Tuesday, June 23, from 4–8 PM, Owowcow will be hosting a Dine & Donate fundraiser to benefit Peace Valley Nature Center. Enjoy some ice cream and help support PVNC's environmental education and conservation as we continue to connect people with nature for many years to come. 💚🍦

06/09/2026

We recently spotted this moth at our vernal pool, and couldn't help but noticed it resembled bird droppings...

Meet Eudryas unio, commonly known as the Pearly Wood-Nymph. This fascinating species uses camouflage to help avoid predators - by resembling bird droppings, it is far less appealing to hungry birds looking for a meal.

The caterpillars feed on grape and Virginia creeper vines, while the adults are active during the warmer months. Like many moths, they play an important role in local ecosystems as both pollinators and a food source for wildlife.

Nature is full of surprises, and this remarkable moth is a great reminder that sometimes the most interesting discoveries are hiding in plain sight!

06/07/2026

🌿 Volunteer Opportunities at Peace Valley Nature Center! 🐦

We're looking for volunteers to help support the Nature Center in two important ways:

🐦 Bird Feeders Team
Help keep our feathered friends fed by taking a weekly shift to fill bird feeders. We are looking in particular for volunteers who can help on weekends.

🏡 Nature Center Greeters
Become a friendly face in the Visitor Center! Greeters take one shift per week, welcome visitors, answer basic questions, and process purchases.

🥾 Trailkeepers
We're looking for Scout troops, church groups, neighborhood groups, social clubs, and other community organizations interested in adopting a trail at Peace Valley. Trailkeepers help by walking their adopted trail regularly, trimming vegetation, clearing minor debris, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns.

Interested in joining our volunteer team? Email us at [email protected] for more information.

06/05/2026

A Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) was recently spotted at Peace Valley Nature Center! 🪶🌙

While many birds settle down after sunset, these herons are just getting started. They are most active at dusk and during the night, using the quieter hours to search for food along shorelines and wetlands.

Yellow-crowned Night Herons are crayfish specialists and will happily spend time hunting these freshwater crustaceans. In fact, crayfish make up such a large portion of their diet that their populations are often closely tied to healthy wetland ecosystems.

Another fun fact: young Yellow-crowned Night Herons don't get their adult plumage right away. It can take up to three years before they reach their mature appearance.

Seeing a Yellow-crowned Night Heron is always a special treat, as their secretive habits mean many people never realize they're sharing local wetlands with these fascinating birds.

Photo by Matt Neibauer

📸 Have you spotted any interesting wildlife at Peace Valley lately? Let us know in the comments!

Address

170 N Chapman Road
Doylestown, PA
18901

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12153486270

Website

http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org/

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