
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. PLEASE CLICK ON PAGES BELOW.
OUR NON PROFIT MISSION STATEMENT/ VOLUNTEERS WANTED
RATTLEBOX HORSEBACK SUMMER RIDING /NATURE DAY CAMP 2012 FOR CHILDREN AGED APPROXIMATELY 4-9 CIT PROGRAM FOR 10-12 YR.OLDS CALL 610-358-4813 FOR AVAILABILITY OR SCROLL DOWN.
2012 CAMP / WORKSHOP APPLICATION
NEW FARM TOURS FOR FAMILIES OR GROUPS visit friendly animals
FALL, WINTER AND SPRING CAMP ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
PONY POWER WORKSHOPS /PRIVATE RIDING LESSONS
MOM/DAD OR GRANDMOM/GRANDDAD AND ME WORKSHOPS
ANIMAL SHOW BIRTHDAYS AT YOUR HOUSE! SHOW GOES TO PARTIES
PONY RIDE BIRTHDAYS AT RATTLEBOX NATURE CENTER ALL YEAR LONG !
SHOP AT ANNABELLE'S, OUR BENEFIT GIFT SHOP.
RATTLEBOX RESCUE ANIMAL ADOPTION SUPPORTED BY OUR SHOP AND DONATIONS.
SPECIAL 1.5 HOUR ANIMAL PROGRAM BROWNIES,GIRL SCOUTS ,BOY SCOUTS AND CUB SCOUTS
TRAVELING ANIMAL SHOW VISITS RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES .
FREE PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN HONOR OF NESTA CROZIER PARRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND
" THE FAITH SCHOLARSHIP" FUND A SCHOLARSHIP FOR A CHILD FROM A LOCAL FAMILY OR SHELTER BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATION.
FREE PROGRAM FOR PEDIATRIC CARDIAC PATIENTS TO ATTEND THE NATURE CENTER IN HONOR OF RAWDON M.C. PARRY
FRIDAY AM.PRESCHOOL AND PM KINDERGARTEN WORKSHOP
THERAPEUTIC RIDING INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS
NEW HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ADULTS OR CHILDREN! HERE ON THE FARM.
SPECIAL EVENTS
TRAVELING SHOW VISITS CAMPS AND SCHOOLS AND MORE.
SHOW VISITS TODDLERS AND TODDLERS VISIT RATTLEBOX !
OUR AVIARY PHOTOS OF OUR BIRDS
2009 NEW PONIES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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.

Please click on pages to the left for details of what you are looking for AND PLEASE CHECK OUR ANIMAL RESCUE PAGE!!

We also have an extensive outreach program.
We want to provide for children of all abilities regardless of income.Please check pages on the left to see our free programs for the blind and other special needs children and adults.

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. 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/lesson. 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 in the education dept.and have earned my certificate of merit 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! USDA certified

"FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES"

A 45 minute presentation designed for your group; suitable for play groups, daycare, schools, retirement communities and BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
FEATURING ANIMALS BELOW...SCROLL DOWN!

CHICO,THE CHINCHILLA

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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