As part of the #GoOutsideandPlay Challenge and the Treasure in Travel Series, we will be posting favorite local spots for kids to explore the outdoors in your neck of the woods (Tri-State Area)! Briar Bush Nature Center’s 12.5-acres feature forest trails, a Nature Museum and live animals demonstrations (upon reservation).
Why We ❤️ This Outdoor Oasis
There’s something for everyone at Briar Bush, a rich oasis in the middle of suburban Abington, PA. Their 12.5 acres feature over a mile of trails winding through a mixed deciduous/coniferous forest. Inside the Museum and out on the trails, nature can be found at any time of the year.
Animals: Mini zoo, Live Animal Program, Pond with interesting creatures, bird observatory, and tons of animals in their natural habitat.
Customize A Program for a Birthday Party or group.
Indoor Spaces: Bird Observatory, Butterfly House, and Nature Museum.
Food: Bring Your Own, Covered area with tables (sometimes used by schools)
Programs with Purpose:
– School Groups / Field Trips
– Lenape Living where you can re-created props and tools, learn traditional methods of hunting and gathering, and play Native American games.
– Educational Programs utilizing the pond ecosystem.
Trails: includes nature play, plant labels (which we ❤️ to learn names of plants!), guided nature hikes, and so much more!
Notes for Trailblazers: The upper area is stroller- friendly, but don’t bring it down to the pond. (We could barely get back up the rugged hill….Made that mistake, so don’t want you too!). However, if you want a mini-hike in a safe/stimulating environment, it’s the perfect scenario. Enjoy!
WHAT ARE WAITING FOR?
#GoOutsideAndPlay at….
Briar Bush Nature Center
1212 Edge Hill Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-887-6603
www.briarbush.org
Museum Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 5pm
Museum Admission:
Adults: $3
Children 2 years and older: $2
Members and Abington Residents: always FREE!
Trail Hours:
Every day from dawn to dusk
Trail Admission:
Trails are FREE of charge
Events
They have fun events from toddler learning to environmental discussion groups to galas….
Plants Power Purpose 