Nature
Organic Halloween at the Farm
Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Road, KutztownFamilies and kids of all ages are invited to come in costume for festive fun! Trick-or-treat for organic goodies at the Garden Store, enjoy a farm-wide scavenger hunt, partake in a fun craft activity, and take home an organically grown pumpkin perfect for painting or carving.Please note that this is a rain-or-shine event.This fee includes ... Read more
Adventure Daze
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsTrap Shooting 9/11 Our instructors will introduce the sport of trap shooting. Rock Wall Climbing, Bouldering Challenge with Zip Line 9/25 & 10/23 The climbing tower has 6 different routes ranging from novice to difficult. Archery Camps: Learn and Shoot 10/2 & 11/6 Join the crew at South Mountain Adventures at the archery range. All ... Read more
Haunted Trails
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCome in costume and Trick-or-Treat at Hawk Mountain! Fill your bag with goodies while exploring the Sanctuary, meeting creepy-crawly LIVE animals, and enjoying games, crafts, live music, and more. Go batty with special guest, PA Bat Rescue, and meet a live owl at Raptors Up Close, before or after trick-or-treating.
Fall Leaf Peeper Hike
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingGet outside to enjoy Antietam Lake Park’s beautiful fall foliage. Wear appropriate footwear. Free.
Eagle Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonSee a Golden AND Bald Eagle courtesy of our friends at Carbon County Environmental Education Center. This is the only day you'll be guaranteed to see one up close!Program Times: 12 PM & 2 PM
Toddler Time on the Trail
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroToddler Time on the Trail is a nature-based program that meets Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children, parents and the instructor will explore various themes. Participants will take a short hike in the great outdoors. As they walk...they will observe many outdoor treasures. Toddlers will ... Read more
Adventure Daze
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsTrap Shooting 9/11 Our instructors will introduce the sport of trap shooting. Rock Wall Climbing, Bouldering Challenge with Zip Line 9/25 & 10/23 The climbing tower has 6 different routes ranging from novice to difficult. Archery Camps: Learn and Shoot 10/2 & 11/6 Join the crew at South Mountain Adventures at the archery range. All ... Read more
Take2 Alpacas Open Barn Weekend
Take2 Alpacas 298 Beech Rd, MohntonBring the whole family out to the country for a fun-filled day. Step into the field with our sixteen alpaca friends. Get up close and personal. Feel their soft, luxurious fleece. Take one for a walk. Bring the camera for plenty of Photo-ops.There will be plenty of fun and activities for the kids, demonstrations and ... Read more
Super Science Saturdays
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingWe’ll spend the day exploring the surrounding park- taking walks and scientific measurements, among other hands-on activities in and outside of the classroom. Pack a lunch to enjoy as a picnic, or in our classroom.
Wee Ones Session
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGeared towards Preschool-aged children, Wee Ones Sessions are led by our environmental educator. Each class includes an art/craft project, a story and movement- possibly a walk, hike or dance!
Farmer’s Market
Althouse Arboretum 1794 Gilbertsville Road, PottstownThe Althouse Arboretum’s first ever Farmer’s Market! We’ll have herbs, flowers, honey, cheese, meats, soaps and continue through to the Fall within season products locally grown and produced. There will be activities for children, Arboretum tours, music and more.The Arboretum EcoStore will be open with Fair Trade items, Bees Wrap and more. There is also a ... Read more
#OptOutside Hike
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonInstead of battling the craze of Black Friday, opt outside and join us for a guided hike of our River of Rocks trail to reconnect with your loved ones and nature.
Toddler Time Holiday Workshop
Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center 615 Rock Hollow Rd, BirdsboroToddler Time Holiday Workshop is an hour and a half workshop for one to five year olds with his or her parent, grandparent or adult friend. Each toddler and his or her adult friend will make holiday decorations together. A variety of crafts will be available to choose from or participants can create his or her own using the available ... Read more
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonThis CBC4Kids event combines learning about birds with citizen science and having fun. Also get to meet a live bird! Registration required. 'Geared for ages 8-12 and parents.Snow date Dec 9
Solstice Celebration
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingHike lantern-lit trails to discover whether King Winter has made his return! Warm up next to a campfire and hear stories about the shortest day of the year. Dress warmly, bring a flashlight.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Hike
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonWear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and your trail fee is waived! The group will enjoy a guided hike to North Lookout for the beautiful winter views. Following the hike, visitors can return to the Mountain Bookstore for last minute shopping and hot cocoa.
Wee One’s Walk
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonDesigned for children ages 3 to 5, this program is a great way to get young people interested in spending more time outdoors. The group will join an educator for a children's story and nature activity followed by a short outdoor hike and culminating craft. Each month's program will introduce a new theme linked to seasonal ... Read more
Wee One’s Walk
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonDesigned for children ages 3 to 5, this program is a great way to get young people interested in spending more time outdoors. The group will join an educator for a children's story and nature activity followed by a short outdoor hike and culminating craft. Each month's program will introduce a new theme linked to seasonal ... Read more