Nature
Family Nature
Shiloh Hills Park 303 Sage Drive, Sinking SpringThese Family Nature Series programs are free of charge. Please register by calling 610-678-5399 Ext. 2Wee Ones Wildlife Expedition at TwilightDate Tuesday, July 30Time: 7:30 – 8:30 pmLocation: Shiloh Hills Park parking lotKeep a sharp eye out in this summer time Wildlife Expedition with Naturalist Kathy Grim. Children will search for a variety of wildlife ... Read more
Off to a Flying Start! Migration Kick-off
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin us for a day of celebrating the wonders of raptor migration with this kick-off event. Activities include guided bird walks, naturalists in the garden, live bird programs, Raptor ID, kids activities, and more! Drawing for the annual Mountain Raffle also takes place.
Meet the Fall Forest
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Kutztown University ecologist Dr. Chris Sacchi for a casual walk and learn to identify common trees and fall flowering plants at Hawk Mountain as fall arrives. Meet in Visitor Center.
Fun on the Farm
Gauker Farms 846 Fleetwood Lyons Rd, FleetwoodGauker Farms' Fun on the Farm Day is an annual celebration of our family, friends, customers, and community! This FREE event is an opportunity to open our farm for you to learn about what it is we do to raise safe, wholesome food From Our Family Farm to Your Family Table! We offer a free ... Read more
Youth Workshop – Migration Madness
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonYouth will discover and celebrate the magic of migration in this interactive and exciting workshop with nature hikes, games, and hands-on educational activities. They will also learn about the cool techniques and technology the scientists use to track raptor migration! Registration required. Evening child care available until 5 pm for an additional $5.
Nature Preschool Open House
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingFamilies are invited to stop by and learn all about our wonderful nature preschool program! Our Nature Preschool Director, Anne Muvdi, will be available to answer all of your questions. Surrounded by 100 acres of open space in Reading’s Angelica Creek Park, our Nature Preschool provides a unique opportunity to explore the natural world while becoming prepared for ... Read more
Starfest
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, ElversonJoin the ChesMont Astronomical Society for an informative and spectacular view of the Universe. Presentations, kids activities, telescope demonstrations and door prizes are scheduled at this celestial discovery night program. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink concessions available.Weather dependent program. Dates are August 24 with rain/cloud dates of August 25, August 31 ... Read more
Trail Mix Up Hike
Bingaman Nature Center 2843 Hill Road, ReadingCelebrate National Trail Mix Day with a hike on Antietam Lake Park trails. Make your own trail mix from assorted snacks provided by the Parks. Your high-energy trail mix will fuel you up as we take our hike! Bring along water to drink, and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for walking.
Happy Tonight Star Party
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin Moravian College astronomers for an evening under dark Hawk Mountain skies!After a short introduction to the celestial celebrities of the evening in the Sanctuary Theater, we’ll journey outdoors to identify constellations, see the crescent moon, planets Mars and Saturn, double stars, open clusters, and galaxies through high-quality telescopes. Bring a flashlight and binoculars, and ... Read more
International Vulture Awareness Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate nature's clean-up crew with a live vulture program by Peggy Hentz of Red Creek Wildlife at noon, along with vulture activities for children and information on Hawk Mountain's long-term research on the social scavenging raptor. Live Vulture Program at 12 PM.
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
Roots-To-Wings Preschool Program
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingEncourage your child's curiosity for the world around them with programs about nature. Hands-on activities, games, and stories fill this 1 hour, content rich natural science program. Examine mounted specimens, eggs, nests, bones, and more! A craft related to the topicof the day completes each lesson. For children ages 3-5, $5 per program.Programs held at the ... Read more
Hawk Mountain 85th Anniversary Celebration
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCome and celebrate 85 years of raptor conservation at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Visitors receive a free piece of cake and check out grand opening of the new and improved Outdoor Amphitheater and the new historical marker. Also happening that day: Fall Native Plant Sale 10am-4pmChoose from a variety of fall flowering Pennsylvania native wildflowers including asters, goldenrods, ... Read more
Backpacking Basics
Antietam Lake Park 326 Angora Rd, ReadingLearn why preparation is key to any successful hike and how to properly plan for your adventure, including equipment needed, food and safety gear. We will have some different styles of backpacks to show and demonstrate, as well as essentials for any trip. Create a backpacking checklist, and learn how to properly pack your backpack. ... 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
Monarch Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate peak monarch migration and learn all about monarchs and their conservation with our children's activities and Monarch Conservation Station hosted by monarch biologist John Drummond!Children's activities will be located in the Visitor Center and will include a butterfly kite, pipe cleaner caterpillars, floor puzzles, learning displays, live caterpillars, and more. They will be availabe ... 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
Ghost Lantern Tours
Crystal Cave 963 Crystal Cave Road, KutztownSee Crystal Cave by a different light. Guides, wearing Victorian clothing, present the original Crystal Cave tour from the 1870's. Hear ghost stories, folklore, and history of Crystal Cave guided by the glow of hand-held lantern light. This special tour is not suitable for children under the age of 8.