Animals
Earth Day 2018 Celebration
Wyomissing Public Library 9 Reading Boulevard, WyomissingThe Library is once again partnering with the Borough of Wyomissing to bring you an Earth Day celebration. Activities include storytime and craft with Miss Kris at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, a story walk, scavenger hunt, and lots of other fun and educational activities for both children and adults! No registration is required. Free youth sized tee ... Read more
Amphibian Migration
Angora Fruit Farm 495 Angora Rd, ReadingAngora Fruit Farm boasts many species of frogs, toads, and salamanders which live or breed in the parks diverse aquatic and wetland habitats. Join us as we don our boots and headlamps in hopes of witnessing the natural phenomenon of their migration. A short program on the identification and life cycle of local amphibians will ... Read more
StoryWalk: Reading on the Trail
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonEnjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time! Walk the trail with award-winning author and photographer Kathy M. Miller as the group reads the picture book “Chippy Chipmunk Feels Empathy” throughout the route. Meet in Visitor CenterThe event is geared for children ages 4-10, but great for the whole family! Participants will practice using their ... Read more
Horsemanship Presentation
Shady Hollow Assisted Riding 959 East Main Street, BirdsboroA demonstration of horsemanship skills presented by our riders with special needs. Free and open to the public. Lite refreshments available with free will donation.
Vermiculture
Riverview Gardens & Gifts 3049 Pricetown Rd, TempleCelebrate Earth Day with us by getting dirty at this wonderful workshop with Linda Conrad! Sometimes called vermicomposting, this technology relies on worms to do their work. Under the right conditions, worms will consume many organic wastes leaving additional worms and worm castings. The castings are very useful as a soil amendment. Both kids and adults are ... Read more
Northwestern Reptile Show
Union Fire Co Field House 127 South 4th Street, HamburgWell over 200 tables of awesome reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, supplies, books, and reptile themed merchandise. An incredible supply of amazing venomous reptiles are available for purchase. We welcome you to a full day of herpetoculture. Come meet breeders from across the country with the same interests as yourself. One of the most species diverse shows ... Read more
Garden Brothers Circus
Santander Arena 700 Penn Street, ReadingGarden Brothers Circus celebrates 100 years entertaining families throughout North America. Last chance to see Elephants live! ‘Motorcycle Madness’ has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Doom; Chinese Acrobats, the Human Slingshot, Racing Camels, crazy comedy with Circus Clowns, daring aerialists; cirque artists. Its 1½ hours of excitement and fun at ... Read more
Read to the Reptiles
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleJoin us and our friends Turbo, the 4 year old 40 pound tortoise, Hector the 5 month old hatchling tortoise, Sully, Savannah & Stanley the bearded dragons, in an evening of reading and reptiles! All are friendly and social and will make you reconsider the only pets you can cuddle have fur!
Lady Bug Release Party
Riverview Gardens & Gifts 3049 Pricetown Rd, TempleJoin us for an afternoon of Ladybug fun at our 4th Annual Ladybug Release Party!We will kick off this event by releasing over 30,000 ladybugs on to our nursery at 11:15 am. Following the release kids can enjoy ladybug rock painting, ladybug face painting or tattoos, learn why ladybugs are good for the garden, enjoy ... Read more
DiscoverE: Birding 101
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonKids ages 9-17 are invited to join us at Hopewell Lake for a fun nature program. DiscoverE combines outdoor exploration, with outdoor skills building, and hands on experiences. This class is specifically designed for older children to develop the skills necessary to become better birders.Birding is a hobby shared by many outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, but ... Read more
Beavers of French Creek
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonOnce completely extinct from Pennsylvania these cool critters are now thriving in local woodlands, including right here in the park! Join the park naturalist for an informal presentation about beavers and then take a short walk to the old beaver dam to see the effect on the ecosystem.We will meet at the Hopewell Lake Boat ... Read more
Moon Walk for the Kids
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin educator Madi for a family moon walk to South Lookout! Participants will get to experience using our senses at night while participating in activities and games. It's fun for the whole family, but this is an exclusive night walk for our younger visitors! For children ages 6-13
Nature Story and Activity
French Creek State Park 843 Park Road, ElversonCome out to the outdoor classroom Saturday Mornings start your weekend with a nature themed picture book and craft, game, or other related activities.Each week will feature a new story; check the schedule for dates we will run. All ages are welcome, but books and activities are best suited to ages 3-6.Care takers must remain ... Read more
Blue Marsh Lake’s Get Outdoors Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to celebrate the annual National Get Outdoors Day! We will have a variety of displays and activities to help you learn about the different ways you can recreate outdoors. Participate in a variety of activities, demos, and presentations. For questions call 610-374-2944 or visit www.nap.usace.army.mil/bluemarsh.
Rockin’ Reptiles
Brandywine Area Community Library 60 Tower Drive, ToptonCome, meet Sheldon’s friends from the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary and learn about the beats and rhythms of reptiles. This event kicks off our summer reading program. This year's theme is Libraries Rock!Held at the Henry Auditorium at The Lutheran Home, 1 S Home Ave, Topton, PA 19562
Mountain Springs Country Fair
Mountain Springs Arena 3450 Mountain Road, HamburgCountry Fair with games, animals, music, dancing, demolition derbies and baking contests!Wolves Of The World - Live Wolf Show All Three DaysThursday: Elvis Tribut Artes Jeffrey Krick, JrFriday: Nite Flyte BandFriday: Lawn Mower Racing
Ducks Overboard! Childrens Workshop
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonChildren will trace the routes of toy ducks spilled during a ship accident by exploring a book by Eric Carle, using a globe and the large wall map in the visitor center, experiment making waves/water currents (including toy ducks) and diagram the motion using fingerpaint, wonder about other flotsam that may be clogging our oceans ... Read more
Night Hike to North Lookout
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin us for a fully-guided and challenging hike over two miles of rough, rocky and uneven terrain with moderate inclines and descents. This hike demands moderate to advanced hiking experience. Participants should be comfortable walking on rocky trails in the dark.Once atop North Lookout, hikers will be greeted by a special guest, who will offer ... Read more