Nature
Kids at Camp, Parents Night Out
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsEach month we’re hosting a Kids at Camp night for children ages 6 to 12. Consider it your night out. Go out to dinner with a loved one or get some shopping done while we get your kids involved with some classic camp activities. Pizza party dinner provided with program fees. Additional “Kids at Camp” nights ... Read more
First Day Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to start the New Year off right on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake and why certain structures exist. The hike distance will be easy to ... Read more
BerksNature new year hike
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingNew year, new hike! Start the new year off on the right foot by taking a walk with Berks Nature. Winter months are an overlooked time to get outside, but this is the season to listen to the quiet of snow, to track the footprints of those who walked before you, and to marvel at ... Read more
Seed Ball Workshop
Riverview Gardens & Gifts 3049 Pricetown Rd, TempleJoin us in celebrating National Day of Unplugging by coming to our Seed Ball Workshop! Seed balls are small clusters that are filled with seeds to bring greenery and colorful habitats for pollinators into urban areas or neglected landscapes. At this workshop, you will get to make three of your own seed bombs that you ... Read more
Reptiles of Berks County Lecture
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingWhere others may shy away, there are many who are delighted and enraptured by the slithering scales, flicking tongues, and prehistoric eyes of reptiles. If you find yourself among the latter, this lecture on the reptiles of Berks County is perfect for you! Learn from local expert, Charlie Randazzo, as he describes Berks County resident ... Read more
Forest Easter Egg Hunt
Althouse Arboretum 1794 Gilbertsville Road, PottstownTry something different at the Althouse Arboretum. We have turned the traditional Easter Egg Hunt into a complete family event by adding crafts, games, and a walk through the woods looking for eggs scattered throughout our trails. Prizes and food all part of this fun family event. Come anytime between 10 am and 1pm $7 ... Read more
Strawberry Festival
Brecknock Orchard 390 Orchard Road, MohntonEnjoy a day at the orchard with your family and friends! Saturdays, June 3 and 10. Pick Your Own Strawberries from 8am until picked out; come early for best picking Free Wagon rides to the Strawberry Fields Activities for Children Plant a Pumpkin Seed, Harvest Bountiful Pumpkins In September Make Strawberry Scented Playdough Adult Crafts ... Read more
Strawberry Festival
Brecknock Orchard 390 Orchard Road, MohntonEnjoy a day at the orchard with your family and friends! Saturdays, June 3 and 10. Pick Your Own Strawberries from 8am until picked out; come early for best picking Free Wagon rides to the Strawberry Fields Activities for Children Plant a Pumpkin Seed, Harvest Bountiful Pumpkins In September Make Strawberry Scented Playdough Adult Crafts ... Read more
Family Bike Hike
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGet on your bikes and ride with us! Starting at Angelica Creek Park, we'll bike the Schuylkill River Trail to grab a sweet summer treat at Scoupe deVille ice cream parlor before biking back to The Nature Place. The trip includes a small soft-serve ice cream or water ice, so bring the whole family for ... Read more
Leave No Trace Awareness
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingIn Berks County, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when hiking natural areas and open spaces. Getting outdoors is not only fun, it's good for our health, but it's not always good for the environment. In this lecture, you'll learn about Leave No Trace principles - a set of practices for enjoying the great outdoors ... Read more
Creek Snorkeling Adventure
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThat's right, snorkeling's not just for tropical seas! Clear water, curious fish, and underwater relaxation awaits you here in Berks County! Creek snorkeling provides an intimate glimpse into an underwater world we rarely visit on such up close and personal terms. After a quick lesson on snorkel safety and our local, freshwater ecosystem, don a ... Read more
Bow Wow Express
WK&S Railroad 42 Community Center Dr, KemptonTake a special 40-minute ride with your furry friends! We will have a photographer on-site taking photos and our friends from Fresh Start Animal Rescue League will be here as well! Those who bring their furry friends will also receive a coupon for a $0.50 hot dog and all dogs will receive a complimentary biscuit! ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more
Owl Prowl
Antietam Lake Park 326 Angora Rd, ReadingEnjoy a moonlit stroll on rustic Antietam Lake Park’s trails while learning about owls. We’ll meet in the Bingaman House to discuss these nighttime birds of prey, their nesting habits, and their impacts on our environment before heading out on the trail. Wear hiking shoes, bring a flashlight, and dress accordingly. FREE | Registration Required ... Read more
Snowshoe Saturdays
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingTry out a pair of snowshoes and join Parks staff on an hour long walk down the Union Canal Trail. No prior experience necessary- bring your own snowshoes if you have them! A limited number of snowshoes are available to be reserved. Wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. **Lack of snow pack ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
StoryWalk
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThe StoryWalk is a fun new way to enjoy walking along the property of Angelica Creek Park with one of our favorite children's books. On this guided StoryWalk, tag along with our educator and stroll leisurely from page to page to enjoy the telling of this nature-themed story. Event registration closes on January 28th. End ... Read more