It's time to think about SUMMER CAMP!

Not sure what the kids are going to do this summer? Sign up for a BBNC summer camp! Our camps are designed for appropriate age groupings with activities to be fun, challenging and educational for each group. We offer half-day camps for the little ones, full-day camps for the older kids and new this year, BEFORE and AFTER care!

As with all public programs, Abington Township residents receive a 10% discount off listed price, and Friends of Briar Bush (members) receive a 20% discount off listed price.

Camp descriptions can be found in your newsletter or on our website.

We will have an information session for parents on Thursday, May 14 at BBNC at 5 p.m.

Our camps fill up fast, so check out this year's options (new camp themes!) and sign up today! Each age group has several options to choose from!

Older kids: If your teen needs service hours or wants to work with younger kids this summer, consider being a Camp Aide. Training sessions are June 22-24 and June 29-July 1. All responsible rising 7th graders and above are welcome to apply!

Spring Hike Training

Any volunteers who are interested in leading seasonal hikes, please come to a training at BBNC on Monday, March 23 from 1-2:30 p.m. The training will be led by senior educator Jeff Moore.

Great Escape Correction

The Great Escape trip to Laurel Hills Cemetery will take place WEDNESDAY, April 29.

Philadelphia's Underground Museum: Laurel Hill Cemetery (Program #69)
Philadelphia, PA
Wednesday, April 29 ~ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$55 (Abington Twp. residents receive 10% discount; FOBB receive 20% discount)

One of the few cemeteries designated as a National Historical Landmark, Laurel Hill is the final resting place of war veterans, Titanic passengers and hundreds of the famous (and not-so-famous) people who helped shape the creation of Philadelphia and the world. We will enjoy a personalized tour through this unique historical resource. Buy lunch.

Bat Slideshow

It's posted! Check original blog entry date of Feb. 12. Enjoy!

Vote for BBNC!

Hi Friends!

The Montgomery Newspapers group is doing its annual Reader's Choice survey and there are a couple categories in which Briar Bush is eligible. Please take a minute to check it out and vote!

Go to the Reader's Choice website by Feb. 17 to submit your votes for:

Education: Day Camps
Kids: Kid's Birthday Party
Leisure & Sports: Bus/Motorcoach Tour (for our adult Great Escape trips)

Thanks so much and as always, we appreciate your support!

All about bats!

It's a blustery day at Briar Bush, but clinging to the branch of a small tree we found a tiny bat! The hibernating visitor was most likely an Eastern Pipistrelle, a widespread small bat in Pennsylvania. Bats hibernate for the entire winter, eating nothing at all and occasionally moving to find a stable temperature just above freezing. With the strong winds that we recently had, a large, dead tree fell on the side of the Briar Bush property and it's possible that this small bat had been hibernating in a crevice of the tree. Thanks to Craig, our Naturalist Assistant, the bat is now safely inside a bat box to spend the rest of the winter.

Grounds Days

BBNC Senior Naturalist Mark Fallon hosts volunteer Grounds Days for you to help with plantings, weeding, trail maintenance and any other outdoor work to be done at BBNC.

Here are the upcoming dates for this spring:
Thursday, February 19 ~ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3 ~ 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, March 5 ~ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31 ~ 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, April 2 ~ 3-5 p.m.
Monday, April 6 ~ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7 ~ 10 a.m.-noon
Friday, April 17 ~ 3-5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 ~ 10 a.m.-noon
Thursday, May 7 ~ 3-5 p.m.

Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and bring your water bottle.
For more information or to RSVP, please call the Center at 215.588.5077