RATTLEBOX NATURE CENTER LTD.CALL 610-358-4813 FIRST TO ARRANGE A VISIT !! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12 MONTHS A YEAR! OUR HORSES DO NOT TRAVEL. ALL PONY RIDES ARE HERE ON THE FARM UNLESS YOU ARE IN WALKING DISTANCE. OUR SMALL ANIMALS WILL COME TO YOU.

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Valerie Gardner presents nature workshops for children approximately aged 3-10. Workshops run 7 days a week. We also offer workshops for Moms/Dads and 2-3 year olds. There are several groups that meet every week: Workshops concentrate on different animal and plant groups and include a pony ride. Payment is due at the beginning of the workshop.

Pony Power: come meet four wonderful equines , one only 32 inches tall! Learn what horses/ponies eat, how to take care of them, how to keep them clean, healthy and happy. Take a pony ride and then do a horse related craft project to take home. Remember boots are best for mucking about in the paddocks.

We also offer several kinds of parties.Check the pages on the left.

All programs are originated and run by Valerie Gardner: B.S. Early Childhood, M.S. Elementary Counseling, Former Art Therapist at Pathways Center for Families, Kindergarten Teacher at Episcopal Academy, Naturalist at Bartrams Gardens and teacher for The Philadelphia Zoo Education Department and Docent Council. Founder and operator of Camp Bell Inc., retired Art and Nature teacher at Launfal School and retired director of Thorncroft Equestrian Center summer camp in Malvern.
Presently I am an active volunteer at Longwood Gardens working on the wildlife tree while earning my certificate in floral design. I am also a critter maker at the Brandywine River Museum, a member of the Delco bird club, a member of a French conversation club and the Philadelphie Accueil.


SUMMER PONY/NATURE CAMP AT RATTLEBOX NATURE CENTER.FULLY INSURED.SEE OUR CAMP PAGE FOR DETAILS.ONLY 6-8 CHILDREN ACCEPTED PER WEEK.

TRAVELING ANIMAL SHOW!

"FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES"

A 45 minute presentation designed for your group; suitable for play groups, daycare, schools, retirement communities and BIRTHDAY PARTIES! The cost is $225.per show. A travel fee may be added for a site over 15 miles away.
FEATURING ANIMALS BELOW...SCROLL DOWN!

All programs are originated and presented by Valerie Gardner, certified Teacher, insured. We are USDA licenced.

Please direct any questions to:
Mailing address:
Valerie Gardner, 220 Wawa Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063

610-358-4813
rattlebox220@msn.com

Directions :We are 3 miles south of Riddle Hospital and the Granite Run Mall in Media.Take route 1 south for 3 miles, turn left on Valleybrook Rd.go 3/10 mi. to Wawa Rd. ,turn left,go 3/10 miles to Rattlebox Farm 220 Wawa rd. Bear left in the driveway to the last house on the left. Watch out for horses, cats, dogs,and other animals in the driveway. Call or honk from the driveway 610-358-4813 or ring the big frog bell because the doorbell isn't very loud. If you are coming from 202 go north on Rt 1, go aprox. 4 miles to Valleybrook Rd.,Rt. on Valleybrook and left on Wawa rd.

We are listed with www.critterplaces.com

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PATCH, THE FUZZY LOP

BLACKBERRY

CHESTER,OUR GUINEA PIG

TOBY, THE AFRICAN TORTOISE

OUR WATER TURTLES

ONE OF OUR BOX TURTLES

SLYTHERIN, THE GARTER SNAKE

TUCKER,THE COCKATIEL

PUFFY, THE DIAMOND DOVE.

OUR RESCUE DOG, MELLOW AND RESCUE CAT,PANDORA DO NOT TRAVEL

NINA,ANOTHER RESCUE DOG, WAITS FOR THE KIDS IN HER POT OR ON THE BENCH.

PANDORA,FOUND ABANDONED AT LONGWOOD GARDENS

WAITING FOR THE CHILDREN...

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