Briar Bush Nature CenterRegister for Briar Bush Programs online or mail to BBNC, 1212 Edge Hill Road, <strong>Abington</strong> PA 19001Please make checks payable to “Friends of Briar Bush”Briar Bush is open all year! Come see our:• Forest, featuring a full mile of trails• Nature museum, with more than 20 live animals, changing exhibits & Nature Shop• Griscom Bird Observatory, a quiet place to watch the birds and other wildlife• Nature Playscape, natural elements that encourage open-ended creative play• Butterfly House, a place to experience the lifecycles of native butterflies• Programs for all ages led by our naturalist staff<strong>Abington</strong> residents receive free admission and a 10% program discount.Briar Bush members receive free admission and a 20% program discount.Admission fees: $3/adult; $2/child ages 2+Join the Friends of Briar BushMembership to the Friends of Briar Bush is available atmany levels. See our website for more information.Basic benefits of membership are:* Discounts on programs and summer camps* Discount in the Nature Shop* Free, unlimited admission to the museum* A subscription to our newsletter* Invitation to members-only events* The ability to rent Briar Bush for parties* Free or discounted admission to other nature centersFor the whole family!Masters of the SkyA LIVE RAPTOR show at the <strong>Township</strong> buildingThursday, October 3, 7-8 pm (enter off Horace Ave).Just show up! FREE!Feather Our NestSponsored by: Jenkinstown LyceumSaturday, October 26, 2013, 6:30-10pmKeneseth Israel Synagogue, Elkins ParkThe Friends of Briar Bush’s largest fundraiserof the year. Dinner, drinks, live and silentauctions, dj, and this year: a Halloweentheme. Costumes optional!VISIT BRIAR BUSH ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG-16-
Children’s Programs-17-Briar Bush Nature CenterSchool’s Out-Get Outside!Attention parents! Wondering what to do withyour kids when school is closed but work isnot? Bring them to Briar Bush for fun andlearning, Kindergarten -3rd grade $60/childfor 8:30am-3:00pm (after-care available).September 5 & 6 (Rosh Hashanah)November 5January 20; February 14 and 17April 17, 18, 21; May 20Call us for more information, or see the websitefor details.More Fun for the Whole FamilyRegister for Briar Bush Programs online or mail to BBNC, 1212 Edge Hill Road, <strong>Abington</strong> PA 19001Please make checks payable to “Friends of Briar Bush”Magic MorningsOne of our most popular programs! Two to four year-olds spendquality time with their favorite adult enjoying outdoor walks,meeting our animals, playing games, hearing stories, and makingcrafts. Snack provided.$10/class; $5/additional childSeptember 10,11,12,13,24,25,26,27October 8,9,10,11,22,23,24,25November 5,6,7,8,19,20,21,22December 3,4,5,6,17,18,19,20January 8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30,31February 5,6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28March 5,6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28April 2,3,4,9,10,11,23,24,25,30May 1,2,7,8,9,14,15,16,21,22,23Preschool PioneersPreschoolers (ages 4-5) are invited to join us for a month-long seriesof all-natural fun, with time spent both indoors and out. Fourconsecutive Tuesdays OR Thursdays (register for entire series).Five-day series $40; 4-day series, $32; 3-day series, $24.September 3,10,17,24 (Tuesdays) or 5,12,19,26 (Thursdays)October 1,8,15,22,29 (Tuesdays) or 3,10,17,24,31 (Thursdays)November 5,12,19,26 (Tuesdays) or 7,14,21 (Thursdays)December 3,10,17 (Tuesdays) or 5,12,19 (Thursdays)January 7,14,21,28 (Tuesdays) or 9,16,23,30 (Thursdays)February 4,11,18,25 (Tuesdays) or 6,13,20,27 (Thursdays)March 4,11,18,25 (Tuesdays) or 6,13,20,27 (Thursdays)April 1,8,15,22,29 (Tuesdays) or 3,10,17,24 (Thursdays)May 6,13,20,27 (Tuesdays) or 1,8,15,22,29 (Thursdays)Each year Briar Bush hosts FREE seasonalfestivals. Learning through games,crafts and animal encounters.Autumn Fest: Sunday, October 20,2013, 1-4 pmWinter Fest: Sunday, February 2,2014, 1-4 pm New this year!Campfire and S’mores at Briar BushSaturday, January 11, 2014, 8-9:30 pmAdults $10, children $5-discounts formembers and township residents.Briar Bush After DarkSaturday, October 19, 7-9 pmTrailside games, stories and animal encounters,outside in the dark! Adults $10, children $5VISIT BRIAR BUSH ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.BRIARBUSH.ORG