Silver Lake Nature Center

"A Natural Treasure..."

Please visit our website at www.silverlakenaturecenter.org.

Come out for a relaxing day at Silver Lake Nature Center, and enjoy what we have to offer, such as:

Barnswallow Gift Shop~
A quaint shopping experience chock full of nature related toys, gifts, books, and unique items

Hands-on Exhibits~
Explore the exhibits to learn more about the various habitats preserved within the park

Auditorium~
A multipurpose room used for activities like community group meetings, classes, weddings, birthday parties, and events.


Reference Library~
Have a question about nature or the local environment? The library offers a wealth of books to help with identification and information. The staff is more than willing to help. Books are NOT available for loan.

Amphitheater~
This is where we hold our "Concerts in the Woods!" Scouts enjoy a campfire and night hike at our amphitheater. It also is a popular spot for weddings.

4.5 miles of trails~
The trails wander through the diverse habitats preserved at the Nature Center. A half mile double loop is handicapped accessible and can be reached from the Visitor Center or from the parking lot by the lake.

Picnic Pavilion~
Frequently used by the groups visiting the center for lunch, the pavilion is also available for groups who wish to use or rent it.

Natural Play Area for Kids~
This natural area is a place where children are encouraged to get off the trail and use their creativity. Children today have lost contact with nature and even here, we limit them to the trails to protect our grounds. This one acre plot is fair game for exploration as they crawl the Kids Krawl Trail, play in our sandbox/fossil pit, build a log shelter, poke around in the stream, look under logs and rocks, balance themselves on a log, and much more. Come explore this beautiful place! Be sure to also check out our new bridge!! It holds a special surprise for all who cross it!!