Friday, April 19, 2013
This weekend's event is being organized by Citizens Saving The Thorpe First Nation Farm, which was formed to help the Upper Makefield farm stay afloat after a series of misfortunes.
Thorpe First Nation Farm is hosting a two-day Earth Day celebration that will feature a variety of events Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The Churchville Nature Center’s Lenape Village Guides will be there. Organizers hope the event will be a celebration of agriculture and nature at a farm that is facing foreclosure due to a series of recent misfortunes. The event is being organized by Citizens Saving The Thorpe First Nation Farm, which was formed in February to help the farm stay afloat after a barn fire and roof damage threatened its survival. The farm, which has been owned by the Thorpe family for five generations, suffered a barn fire in October and hurricane damage from Sandy just weeks later. Saturday will begin with a…
Saturday, March 30, 2013
A look at the top news that made headlines this week in Northampton.
Army Captain Welcomed Home Kevin Loughnane's parents, Pat and Bill Loughnane, accepted the flag on his behalf during a Board of Supervisors meeting Wednesday Athletes Helping Athletes Founder Honored by Supervisors The Northampton Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday presented Rick Leonetti with a Distinguished Citizen Award. State Grant Sought for Recreation Complex Improvements Northampton Township will apply for a $250,000 grant through the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to improve its recreation complex. Churchville Nature Center Sponsors Litter Cleanup The Churchville Nature Center is sponsoring a litter cleanup event on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fire Crews Respond to Willowbrook Drive Home Crews …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The April 20 event is part of the 'Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania' effort that runs through May 21.
The Churchville Nature Center is sponsoring a litter cleanup event on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is part of the “Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania” effort that runs through May 21. Residents, including scout groups and families, are invited to help clean the Nature Center grounds and along the reservoir. Those interested in volunteering should call 215-357-4005, ext. 16 or email dvsears@co.bucks.pa.us. The Great American Cleanup event is an annual effort sponsored by PennDOT, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, state Department of Environmental Protection and other partners. “These cleanup programs play a huge role in keeping Pennsylvania beautiful through cleaner roadsides and communities,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry J. …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Maple Sugar Day will be held at Churchville Nature Center on Sunday, March 3.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The Churchville Nature Center works with the Ocean Conservancy participating in International Coastal Cleanup Day 2012.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Approximately 50 volunteers turned out at the Churchville Nature Center to pick up trash and litter from in and around the lake and Nature Center grounds according to Diane Sears, Coordinator of Volunteers at the Churchville Nature Center. Diane told Patch that volunteers removed approximately 400 lbs. of trash and litter for this year’s cleanup. To learn more about the Ocean Conservancy follow this link or follow this link for the Churchville Nature Center.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Did you get out to enjoy last week's beautiful weather?
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Get out of the house and enjoy the warming weather with local events this weekend.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Whether or not you’re going to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a great weekend to get out. Here are some options. BASKET-MAKING WORKSHOP Where/when: Churchville Nature Center, Saturday at 1 p.m. Why go: Learn how to make a pine needle basket. Registration is required. Cost: $25 A PLAY THAT SPOOFS DISNEY Where/when: 8306 Brookside Rd, Elkins Park, Friday at 7:30 p.m. Why go: The original storybook princesses comically kvetch about the exploitation they have suffered in today's animated films, theme parks and pop culture. Cost: $15 THE FUTURE OF JAZZ Where/when: Central Bucks West High School, 375 W Court St, Doylestown, Saturday at 5 p.m. Why go: A dozen high school jazz bands hit the stage for about 15 minutes each. Cost: $8 CLEAN …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
The Churchville Lane blaze began in the shed of a two-story single family home and spread to the attic.
A Northampton man was forced to find a temporary residence after a fire that started in his shed spread to the attic of his Churchville Lane home, making it uninhabitable. Northampton Fire Marshal Frank Fenton said the blaze, which started at 7:04 p.m. Saturday was under control within 20 minutes. He said the homeowner was forced to vacate, at least for the time being, because the residence was without electric and the fire had damaged circuits. Fenton said that PECO had disconnected the electric to three homes - including the site of the fire - an hour prior to the fire starting. The cause of the fire, Fenton said, was the "hot exhaust from the generator coming into contact with combustible material" in the man's shed, where the …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Fall Colors in early morning light around the Churchville Nature Center and Lake.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Patch got up early this week to capture the early morning mist over the lake and capture the beautiful colors of fall. Check out the photo gallery.
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Mark Keefer
10:54 am on Friday, November 11, 2011
Thanks, Tom and Jesseka. I always marvel at the many faces of the lake changing by the hour, day and season. more ›