Animals
Raptor Program
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingJoin us as we dive beak-first into the wonderful world of raptors! Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will introduce us to the topic while in the company of some of their beautiful, live rescue raptors.
Summer Learning Program
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyJune 21: Dinosaur Dig - Become a junior Paleontologist for the day and dig up real dinosaur bones with field Paleontologist Mike and Roberta Straka. Before the dig, everyone will enjoy a fossil talk filled with their amazing dinosaur discoveries.June 28: Folk’s Butterfly Farm - Come and discover everything about butterflies. Learn about their habitat ...everything butterflies need. ... Read more
Eastern Box Turtles: Jewels of Pennsylvania
Angora Fruit Farm 495 Angora Rd, ReadingEastern Box turtles are an important species of our wetland habitats. Join Environmental Education staff and guest herpetologists to look at our reptilian neighbors.
Creek Creature Exploration
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringGet into the creek and find out what’s under that rock! Join Berks Conversation District Educator, Kent Himelright to learn about and search for creek creatures, examine creek health and explore ways to protect creek creature habitat Wear water-wading shoes.
Professional Rodeo
Mountain Springs Arena 3450 Mountain Road, HamburgBrahma Bull Riding - Bare Back & Saddle Bronc Riding - Cowgirl's Barrel Racing - Cowgirl Breakaway Roping - Steer Wresting - Mutton Bustin' (6 & under / must be under 60 pounds) - Stick Horse Race (6 & under / 7-12).Gate Opens 2 Hours Prior to Show Time
Farm Animal Petting Zoo
Exeter Community Library 4569 Prestwick Drive, ReadingSleepy Hollow Farms is bringing an array of soft, fluffy, and feathered farm animals for a visit!Free & open to the public. Outdoor pony rides with suggested donation.Early Literacy stations inside the program room from 5 - 7 p.m.
Esbenshades Kids’ Day
Esbenshades Fleetwood 721 Park Road, FleetwoodThis year, ZooAmerica is presenting "Stinky Animals" for our Annual Kids' Days! The event will be held on a different day at each of our store locations:The presentations run from 10:00-10:45 AM and will be followed by games, activities, ice cream, and drinks. Activities after the presentation will run until 12 PM.Space is limited. Please ... Read more
ARL Kitten Adoption Event
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleJoin the Animal Rescue League of Berks County from 10AM-12PM on July 13 at the Muhlenberg Community Library. This kitten adoption event will feature kittens that are ready to go home: spayed/neutered, microchipped and currently vaccinated! Free to attend. No registration. Please check with the ARL directly regarding adoption fees.
Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin us for a day of celebrating the wonders of raptor migration with this kick-off event. Activities include guided bird walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird programs, Raptor ID, kids activities, and more! Drawing for the annual Mountain Raffle also takes place.
Meet the Fall Forest
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Kutztown University ecologist Dr. Chris Sacchi for a casual walk and learn to identify common trees and fall flowering plants at Hawk Mountain as fall arrives. Meet in Visitor Center.
Second Sunday Hike
Warwick County Park 191 County Park Road, PottstownJoin us for a Dog Friendly Hike! Lace up your boots and leash up your pooch. Start your day at Warwick Park for a brisk morning stroll. Ann Cathers will be leading the hike beginning at 8:00 am. Hikers can enter through the main entrance off of County Park Rd. and gather together near the ... Read more
Fun on the Farm
Gauker Farms 846 Fleetwood Lyons Rd, FleetwoodGauker Farms' Fun on the Farm Day is an annual celebration of our family, friends, customers, and community! This FREE event is an opportunity to open our farm for you to learn about what it is we do to raise safe, wholesome food From Our Family Farm to Your Family Table! We offer a free ... Read more
Dog Days of August
Boyertown Town Center Parking Lot 42 E. Philadelphia Avenue, BoyertownCalling all dog lovers! August brings the Dog Days of Summer. Join us for an afternoon of family furry fun in the Town Center Parking Lot of Boyertown from 10 am to 1 pm. There will be pet swimming pools, classes, free pet toe nail clipping, demonstrations, vendors, story time, entertainment at the Historic State ... Read more
Zoo Train
Boyertown Rail Yard 64 South Washington St, BoyertownOur VERY FIRST Petting Zoo Train! Ride our Doodlebug to the beautiful Frog Hollow Farm, approximately three (3) miles from Boyertown. Get off the train at Frog Hollow Farm and enter our zoo area, stay for an hour (or more) while visiting our petting zoo. The Doodlebug will be shuttling back and forth to the Boyertown station all day. Tickets good ... Read more
Youth Workshop – Migration Madness
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonYouth will discover and celebrate the magic of migration in this interactive and exciting workshop with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. They will also learn about the cool techniques and technology the scientists use to track raptor migration! Registration required. Evening child care available until 5 pm for an additional $5.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Wyomissing Public Library 9 Reading Boulevard, WyomissingCome to the Library and read to our therapy dogs! Pick a spot in the Library, grab a book, and hang out with our adorable furry friends. For children of all ages. No registration is required.
Animal Adventures with Ed Laquidara
Penn State Berks 1801 Broadcasting Rd, ReadingEd Laquidara is the founder and curator of Animal Adventures, New England’s largest privately owned animal rescue center of its kind. Laquida and his animal friends will visit the college on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at 6 p.m. on the Perkins Student Center Lawn A passionate wildlife conservationist and educator who has been rescuing exotic animals for ... Read more
International Vulture Awareness Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate nature's clean-up crew with a live vulture program by Peggy Hentz of Red Creek Wildlife at noon, along with vulture activities for children and information on Hawk Mountain's long-term research on the social scavenging raptor. Live Vulture Program at 12 PM.