Sports/Fitness
Homeschool Happenings at Rock Hollow
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroHomeschool Happenings is a nature-based program that focuses on environmental studies combined with social-emotional learning and team building. Students will explore nature and learn about the changes of the seasons while also discovering skills for collaboration, self-love, and personal advocacy. The group will meet three Wednesday's during the month of December. The program will be held ... Read more
Family Winter Wonderland with Santa
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroFamily Winter Wonderland with Santa at Rock Hollow Woods is an event geared towards families with younger children but is open to everyone. Enjoy the great outdoors together while hiking through beautiful Rock Hollow Woods in the winter season. Participants will enjoy a holiday story and songs together and then hike down to the pavilion. After ... Read more
Holiday and Christmas Creations
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroHoliday and Christmas Creations is a three and a half hour program. Participants will enjoy a hike in the great outdoors and visit various stations to make holiday wreaths, ornaments, cards, and/or decorations. Appropriate for children presently in 2nd through 8th grades.
Homeschool Happenings at Rock Hollow
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroHomeschool Happenings is a nature-based program that focuses on environmental studies combined with social-emotional learning and team building. Students will explore nature and learn about the changes of the seasons while also discovering skills for collaboration, self-love, and personal advocacy. The group will meet three Wednesday's during the month of December. The program will be held ... Read more
Homeschool Happenings at Rock Hollow
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroHomeschool Happenings is a nature-based program that focuses on environmental studies combined with social-emotional learning and team building. Students will explore nature and learn about the changes of the seasons while also discovering skills for collaboration, self-love, and personal advocacy. The group will meet three Wednesday's during the month of December. The program will be held ... Read more
Earth Day at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJoin us to celebrate Earth Day at Blue Marsh Lake (formerly known as Take Pride In Blue Marsh)! Friends, family and organizations are invited to join the Blue Marsh Lake Staff for a day in the great outdoors. Projects for the day include litter pickup, park beautification, and seedling planting. For additional information or to ... Read more
Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportGuided Hike - Tulpehocken Creek Loop: Sunday, April 24 Meet at the Visitor Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport PA Come join us 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 ... Read more
Tree Planting at Camp
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsWe need you (as well as your friends and family) at Camp. We hope you’ll join us to PLANT TREES. Lunch will be provided. Please dress for the weather and wear clothes you are comfortable getting dirty. While we will have supplies on hand, please feel free to bring your gardening supplies, gloves, or rakes. ... Read more
Family Night Hikes
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsJoin other families and meet new friends on our Family Night Hikes. The South Mountain YMCA Camps boasts over 600 acres of mountain top property full of local history and exciting trails. We will explore different trails and make our way to the top of Cushion Peak (1,116 feet above sea level) which looks over ... Read more
Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportGuided Hike - Tulpehocken Creek Loop: Sunday, April 24 Meet at the Visitor Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport PA Come join us 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 ... Read more
National Trails Day Family Hike
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingOn Saturday June 4th at the Bingaman Nature Center, meet children’s book author and Appalachian Trail hiker Michelle Adshead as she shares her book Folly and Molly Take on the Appalachian Trail. We’ll hear about Michelle’s time on the trail, her inspiration for the book, what it means to be a hiker, and hear Michelle ... Read more
Guided Hike – Dog Friendly
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJune 25: Join us on a guided hike through Skinner’s Loop to experience scenic landscape views with great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Lake Road Access Area, 198 Lake Road, Robesonia, PA. July 30: Come join us on a scenic and ... Read more
Guided Hike – Dog Friendly
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJune 25: Join us on a guided hike through Skinner’s Loop to experience scenic landscape views with great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Lake Road Access Area, 198 Lake Road, Robesonia, PA. July 30: Come join us on a scenic and ... Read more
Riverzilla Community Day
Riverfront Park, Reading 220 Riverfront Dr, ReadingCelebrate the Schuylkill River with free food, biking, and kayaking! FREE
Family Fishing Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome learn to fish with Berks Nature’s state-certified fishing instructor! No experience or equipment is needed. Blue Marsh Stilling Basin - 1280 Palisades Dr, Leesport, PA 19533 FREE TO ATTEND!
Youth Workshop – Animal Kingdom
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThis workshop is packed with LIVE animal encounters, as students discover the unique characteristics and adaptations that diversify the Animal Kingdom with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. Designed for students entering grades 6-9. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
Youth Workshop – Appalachian Adventure
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonGet ready for adventure as we explore the mountain! Discover ancient boulder fields, soak in scenic views from our lookouts, and learn about Appalachian plants, animals, and culture along the way. Hiking, raptors, fun, and more! Designed for students entering grades 6-9. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
Nocturnal Wonders
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportTake a walk in the dark with us to explore Angelica Creek Park's own brand of nightlife! We will also have the chance to play our new card game, Aqua Marooned, as a group as we explore the park. End the night by swapping stories around the campfire over s'mores. FREE EVENT!