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Briar Bush Nature Center

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Briar Bush grounds feature over a mile of trails winding through a variety of natural habitats. Native plants and wild animals can be found here year round, especially at the Bird Observatory. The Museum is full of interactive exhibits, touch tables and play areas and is home to over 30 resident animals. Briar Bush offers a wide variety of fun and educational programs for individuals and groups of all ages, including hikes, animal encounters, day trips, birthday parties, summer camps and so much more! Museum and trails are open to the public 7 days a week!

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    Briar Bush Nature Center

    1212 Edge Hill Road
    Abington, PA 19001

    Phone: 2158876603   |   Fax: 2158876603   |   Email   |  

    Admission:

    $3 (Adults)
    $2 (Children ages 2-17)
    FREE! (Children under two years of age)
     

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  • • Upcoming Events

      06/02/12

      Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center Animal Open House Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center June 2, 2012 Stop in on the first Saturday of each month for a chance to meet your favorite Briar Bush animals hands-on and up-close.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/02/12

    Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center Animal Open House Presented by Briar Bush Nature Center at Briar Bush Nature Center June 2, 2012 Stop in on the first Saturday of each month for a chance to meet your favorite Briar Bush animals hands-on and up-close.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    04/26/12	Philadelphia's Underground Museum: Laurel Hill Cemetery Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/22/12	EarthFest Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/11/12- 04/27/12	Magic Mornings Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/07/12	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/05/12	School's Out, Get Outside (K-2, 3-6 graders) Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/03/12- 04/24/12	Preschool Pioneers Briar Bush Nature Center
    02/17/12	School's Out, Get Outside: K-2nd graders, 3rd-6th graders Briar Bush Nature Center
    02/15/12	Historic Homes of Fairmount Park Briar Bush Nature Center
    02/12/12	You Show Off Briar Bush Nature Center
    02/04/12	Winter Fun Day Briar Bush Nature Center
    01/21/12	Introduction to Your Telescope Briar Bush Nature Center
    01/16/12	School's Out, Get Outside Briar Bush Nature Center
    01/10/12- 02/22/12	Naturally Curious Kids: 1st-3rd Graders Briar Bush Nature Center
    01/10/12- 02/29/12	Pre-School Pioneers: 4-5 years old Briar Bush Nature Center
    01/09/12	Space: The Final Frontier with Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts Briar Bush Nature Center
    01/07/12- 02/05/12	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    12/27/11- 01/29/12	Things Found: Drawings from Nature by Gary Undercuffler Briar Bush Nature Center
    12/10/11	Nature's Classroom Briar Bush Nature Center
    12/06/11- 12/20/11	Naturally Curious Kids Briar Bush Nature Center
    12/03/11- 12/17/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    12/01/11	Kozair's Christmas Village Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/28/11	Briar Bush Discussion: based on the book 1491 Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/22/11	Naturally Curious Kids Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/19/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/13/11	Those Dam Eagles Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/12/11	Nature's Classroom Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/08/11	Nature's Mini Camp Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/05/11	Abington Walks: Migrating South Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/05/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    11/01/11	Naturally Curious Kids, 1st-3rd graders Briar Bush Nature Center
    10/30/11	Autumnfest Briar Bush Nature Center
    10/08/11	Nature's Classroom Briar Bush Nature Center
    10/01/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/29/11	School’s Out? Get Outside! Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/24/11	A Walk in the (High School) Park Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/24/11	Nature’s Classroom Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/22/11	Briar Bush Book Club - Insects That Put Food on the Table: The Beekeeper’s Lament Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/21/11	Annual Meeting and Potluck Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/17/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/10/11	Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/10/11	Nature’s Classroom Briar Bush Nature Center
    09/09/11	Art Opening, Improvisational Botany Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/28/11	Members Night: Introduction to Your Telescope Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/27/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/20/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/20/11	American Indian Corn Roasting Festival Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/13/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/06/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/06/11	Eat Your Weeds Briar Bush Nature Center
    08/03/11	Campfire and S'mores Nights: Members Only Event Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/27/11	Campfire and S’mores Nights Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/23/11	Guided Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/20/11	Campfire and S’mores Nights Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/16/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/13/11	Campfire and S’mores Nights Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/09/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/06/11	Campfire and S’mores Nights Briar Bush Nature Center
    07/02/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/21/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/21/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/21/11	Spring Picnic at Jenkins Arboretum Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/18/11	Sex and Gluttony on Delaware Bay Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/17/11	Nature’s Mini-Camp Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/15/11	Bagels and Birds: A Members-Only Event Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/14/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/11/11	Friends of a Feather: Scott Weidensaul Live Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/07/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/07/11	Spring Wildflowers: A Two-Part Workshop Briar Bush Nature Center
    05/07/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/30/11	Abington Walks: Lorimer Park Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/23/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/20/11	Wildflowers Day Trip to Bowman’s Hill Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/16/11	Members’ Grove: Dedication and Breakfast Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/16/11	Earthfest: A Block Party Celebration of Earth Day Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/14/11	Party for the Planet: The Griscom Reception Honoring Iris Innes Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/13/11	Columcille Megalith Park Day Trip Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/09/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/08/11	Abington Wild! An Art Opening Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/05/11- 05/29/11	Abington Wild: A Children’s Art and Poetry Exhibition Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/02/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    04/02/11	George Nakashima Day Trip: Nature, Form & Spirit Briar Bush Nature Center
    03/23/11	Wings of Freedom Avivation Museum Day Trip Briar Bush Nature Center
    03/19/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    03/12/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    03/08/11	Day Trip to for Bird Enthusiasts Briar Bush Nature Center
    03/05/11	Animal Open House Briar Bush Nature Center
    02/26/11	Guided Nature Hike Briar Bush Nature Center
    02/13/11	A Valentine’s Day Special: Wine, Chocolate and Amorous Animals Briar Bush Nature Center