Earth Day Berks

City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, Reading

We 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!  

Event Series Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, Reinholds

Experience 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

Event Series Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, Reinholds

Experience 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

Event Series StoryWalk

StoryWalk

Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

The 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

Event Series Drop-In Art Program

Drop-In Art Program

Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, Reading

Adventurers 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

Event Series Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers

The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

Drop 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, Reading

Bring 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., Wyomissing

Red 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, Reading

Peek 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, Reading

Celebrate 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

Event Series Drop-In Art Program

Drop-In Art Program

Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, Reading

Adventurers 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

Event Series Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers

The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

Drop 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, Wyomissing

They'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, Birdsboro

Look 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

Event Series Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers

The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

Drop 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

Event Series Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers

The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

Drop 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

Event Series StoryWalk

StoryWalk

Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

The 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

Event Series Nature Explorers

Nature Explorers

The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading

Drop 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