Nature Center
The SCPRA is ready to put a focus on nature related activities through events and rentals at Furnace Run Park (2244 Lindsay Lot Road)! It’s our goal to provide fun community happenings for both youth and adults using the new facility — THE NATURE CENTER!
Here you can expect to find a variety of entertainment that allows you to explore the wilderness, learning about wildlife, and engaging in crafts like bird-house making, kite flying, and scavenger hunts! We hope to contribute to a passion for the outdoor, understanding of the outdoors, bring awareness to the environment, and in addition to programming provide offerings such a festivals, volunteer days, workshops, and guided hikes.
In the coming months more effort will be made to bring you events centered around these sort of interests, hobbies, and ventures and the building will play a key factor in those offerings with a facility that is ready to welcome nature-lovers as of Spring 2025! We’ve hired a Nature Center Coordinator, and are getting ready to connect you with exploration!
The building can be rented for related activities. For pricing please contact us!
EVENTS
Upcoming Events:
August 30th — Furnace Run 5k hosted by Timber Hill Timing
October 2nd — Bid For Bright Futures! in partnership with Boys & Girls Club
Past Events:June 14th — Open House: Community Invite @ 9:30am-12:30pmMay 29th — Branch Cutting Ceremony: Building Dedication @ 2:00pmRENTALS
This indoor facility at the Nature Center is a 2,800 square foot building and can be reserved for private events, collaborative gatherings , and community events.
The building has a BIG ROOM, SMALL ROOM, and KITCHEN rented based on need. It is also equipped with tables, chairs, two TV screens, Wi-Fi, storage, and other amenities.
Reserving the building and/or the immediate area outside the building is required to guarantee a groups sole use of the area. Furthermore, any organized activity, demonstrate, gathering, or planned party must be scheduled with appropriate documentation of use.
A fee structure is in place, and pricing is available, upon inquiry.
— Hosting Groups —
We strive to work with regional companies, organization (including non-profits), local businesses, educational departments, and nature focused groups.
A company retreat, team-build day, environmental study, hand-on learning, employee party, volunteer oriented initiatives, trail building, or other engagements of the sort.
The Nature Center building and 226-acre area of Furnace Run Park is a place for community.
Contact us to plan your next outing! (We even have a bus lane drop off for visits).
Are You An Instructor?
Opportunities exist to work together and bring your knowledge and our facility together for the betterment of local residents and the surrounding region.
If you like to teach a class, led a session, or be part of a program — reach out to us!
Don’t Forget About Our Programs!
UPCOMING PROGRAMMING
* Septmeber 30th for An Event Journey: Fall Migration by Staci Wickard
* October 9th for Stained Glass Workshop (Fall Theme) by Chris Parker
* October 11th for Hiss and Hop Academy by Tom Horvat
* December 3rd for Stained Glass Workshop (Winter Theme) by Chris Parker
PAST PROGAMMING
* August 16th for Intro To Backpacking Workshop (11am-12:30pm) by Michael Campisi
* July 22nd for Moth Night! (9pm-11pm), No Registration Required by Staci Wickard
* Wednesday, June 25th for Nature Journaling (Ages 8-12) by Staci Wickard
* Saturday, June 14th for Nature Journaling (All Ages) @ Open House by Staci Wickard
* Wednesday, June 11th for Nature Journaling (Ages 4-7) (Postponed) by Staci Wickard
* Monday, May 19th for An Event Journey: Spring Migration (Postponed) by Staci Wickard
* Tuesday, April 29th for Haulin’ Pollen — A Kids Pollinator Workshop by Staci Wickard
MORE ON PROGRAMMING
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
April 29th 6PM-7:30PM — Haulin Pollen: A Kids Pollinator Workshop
May 19th 6PM-8PM — Spring Migration (Ages: 7-12)
June 11th 10AM-11AM — Kid’s Nature Journaling (Ages 4-7)
June 14th 10AM-11AM — Nature Journaling (All Ages)
June 25th 10AM-11AM — Kid’s Nature Journaling (Ages 8-12)
July 22nd 9PM-11PM — Moth Night!
August 16th 11AM-12:30PM — Intro To Backpacking Workshop
September 30th 6PM-7:30PM— Fall Migration
To signup for future classes, please visit: