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THE BARN NATURE CENTER
1283 Almshouse Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 445-205-0793
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All Programs offered by the Barn Nature Center

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All Tours and Events are by Appointment Only!!

Please schedule an appointment in advance by calling us at 445-205-0793 or emailing us at BarnNatureCenter@gmail.com.​

Birthday Parties

Birthday Parties at the Barn Nature Center are an adventure your child will never forget. Our Parties are unlike any other. We offer animal interactions and education, a huge party room, and you can even add rock climbing and a game room!
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Group Activities

Tours

​Our staff guided tours offer experiences that include up close and personal encounters with some of our diverse and fascinating species.

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing can be added to any of our Barn Nature Center Birthday Party Packages (additional fee applies) or can be a stand-alone party.

Team Building

The Barn Nature Center offers Team and Group Skill Building activities. These activities are set to help teams, scouts, groups, and friends learn to communicate, work as a team, and develop skills to encourage them to think on their feet as well as plan ahead.

High Ropes

The High Ropes Course of our Adventure Center offers heart-pumping, exhilarating challenges that are not for the faint of heart!

Stream Study

Explore the Neshaminy Creek with the Barn Nature Center and learn about hands-on local watershed conservation! Get ready to get wet, have fun, and investigate stream ecosystems!

Nature Hike

Let the Barn Nature Center guide you on a Nature Hike adventure in a local park in native wilderness.

Kayaking

Enjoy a guided kayaking excursion on beautiful Lake Nockamixon with the Barn Nature Center! Our sit-on-top boats are perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers. Equipment, water bottles, and snacks are provided.
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Outreach/Traveling Services

Animal Presentations

Our fun and educational Traveling Animal Presentations allow us to bring our animals to your school, event, organization, or private party.

Story Time

Bring the Barn Nature Center to you with one of our Traveling Story Times! Select your favorite from one of our available stories!

Naturalist Program

At our Traveling Naturalist Programs you can select a location, like a park or a trail, and one of our trained staff will meet you there to guide you through nature!

Senior Safari

The Barn Nature Center's exciting Senior Safari program allows seniors to personally meet, touch, and learn about fascinating animals from around the world.

Tabeling Events

The Barn Nature Center is always happy to participate in community events. Our table would include a few of our live animals, interactive table displays, educational biofacts, and information about the Barn Nature Center.
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Overnight Program

Bring your sleeping bags and pillows, and get ready to explore our NOCTURNAL ADVENTURES awaiting your group at the Barn Nature Center. ctivities can be custom designed or themed to meet the specific interests of your group. In the morning, enjoy a delicious breakfast and the wake up the Nature Center animals. Perfect for scouts, teams or birthday parties. 12 person minimum, please contact us for details.
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Workshops

Weekend

By popular demand the Nature Center will now be hosting short workshops on the weekends! These workshops will be 4 hours long, and are for students grades 1-6. Each theme will contain the same lesson as the corresponding Nature Explorer's Workshop! 

Advanced

Looking for something for your 6th-10th grader to do on days off from school? Do they love animals, science, or nature? Our Advanced Workshops are a wonderful hands on learning experience! 

Nature Explorers

If your children are looking for something to do on days off from school, send them to the Barn Nature Center for a FUN and EDUCATIONAL workshop that will  provide them with unique learning experiences.
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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is a Mommy or Daddy (or grandparent) and toddler class especially designed for children ages 1-5 years old.  This class will include close encounters with friendly animal ambassadors, story time, music, crafts, movement, and snacks.  Having the opportunity to get up close and personal with our animals at the Barn Nature Center is sure to nurture your child’s natural curiosity and respect for the living world. This class is regularly scheduled every Tuesday at 10am, however dates may vary.  ​
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Barn Nature Center
1283 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 445-205-0793