Nature
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open ... 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
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
Earth Day Berks
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingWe are so excited to welcome our community and neighbors to join us for a fun, planet-loving, community-building event! Displays, demonstrations, crafts and more!
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open ... Read more
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience the magic of our mountain! Bring your family and we’ll provide the fun. Climb our tower, shoot an arrow, roast a marshmallow, ride in the wagon and more! Summer camp tours are available throughout the day. Family Fun Days are FREE and open to the public. Come see what camp is all about. We are open ... 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
Drop-In Art Program
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingAdventurers ages 7-12 get ready to explore the colors of the wild! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park's beautiful trails. WED, JUN 17: Color Me Crazy! WED, AUG 14: Summertime Send-off! $10 per child This IS a drop off program. Pre registration required. Register at each event here: https://www.facebook.com/berkscountyparks/events
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Nature Explorers: Eco-Camp for a Day program features real time scientific discovery using tools and protocols ... Read more
The Organic Artist
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingBring the kids out for a DIY experience making your own Eco-Friendly paints from the things you find all around you! Join Anna Seader as participants gather materials and create their own paints --- then use them to make their own masterpiece! Families are welcome to participate together. Children ages 6-12 will get the most ... Read more
Pennsylvania Wildlife with Red Creek
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingRed Creek Wildlife Center will offer a presentation on some of Pennsylvania’s native wild animals, featuring live animal ambassadors! FREE Registration REQUIRED
Creek Peek: Water
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingPeek at the ecology of a creek! This family friendly program introduces a portion of what happens in a creek community- flora and fauna alike! During this session guest speakers will focus on the aquatic life of the Tulpehocken Creek watershed. Topics included are macroinvertebrates and fish. After the lecture participants will have the opportunity ... Read more
Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCelebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday with Smokey and friends! Visit with conservation and forestry vendors to play games, get Smokey Bear swag, and learn about efforts to preserve our forests and open spaces. Storytime with Berks County Public Library at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm Birthday Treats, Coloring Contest, Smokey Craft Station, Firetrucks, Drone Demonstration, Smokey ... Read more
Drop-In Art Program
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingAdventurers ages 7-12 get ready to explore the colors of the wild! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park's beautiful trails. WED, JUN 17: Color Me Crazy! WED, AUG 14: Summertime Send-off! $10 per child This IS a drop off program. Pre registration required. Register at each event here: https://www.facebook.com/berkscountyparks/events
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Nature Explorers: Eco-Camp for a Day program features real time scientific discovery using tools and protocols ... Read more
Trout Release Party
Red Bridge Recreation Area 2141 Tulpehocken Rd, WyomissingThey've been growing inside our tank at The Nature Place for months as part of our Trout in the Classroom program...now, join us as we release our Rainbow Trout into the Tulpehocken Creek! Release a fish yourself! The first 25 families to register will be given ONE fish to release into the creek under our ... Read more
Star Watch at Daniel Boone Homestead
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Road, BirdsboroLook through our telescopes with your eyeballs! Free to attend and open to the public! Dress WARM, bring RED light, and enjoy the night with views through our telescopes! Sunset 7:14 pm Dark Views 8:14 pm Bring Your Own Binoculars
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Nature Explorers: Eco-Camp for a Day program features real time scientific discovery using tools and protocols ... Read more