Science/Technology
Junior Conservation Stewards
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonKids ages 10-14 can learn fundamental skills associated with careers in conservation! Learn the basics of compass use, tree identification, and more through teamwork. Registration required. Rain date July 28.
Teens & Tweens: Blast Off!
Spring Township Library 78C Commerce Dr, WyomissingTeens and Tweens are invited to build and launch rockets with the Lancaster Parks and Rec Department!
Movie Matinee
Boyertown Community Library 24 N. Reading Ave., BoyertownBeat the heat with space themed movies as part of our Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program. To sign up, call 610-369-0496.
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.
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
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.
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
Unlocked
West Lawn Wyomissing Hills Library 101 Woodside Ave, West LawnFor tweens and teens in grades 6-12. A time to hang out and have fun! We provide snacks and optional activities.Please note: We alternate months between West Lawn Library and Mifflin Community Library.Sept 27: Gamer night! Bring your handheld and card games - we will have a Wii set up. West Lawn Library.Oct 18: Get spooky ... 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
Parents Night Out
Sweet Ride Ice Cream 542 Penn Avenue, West ReadingTheme: Minecraft Mischief and Monsters. Just in time for Halloween, Minecraft fans will love this event! Skeletons, spiders, creepers, zombies--Come celebrate the monsters, creatures and "bad guys" of everyone's favorite block-based world. We'll use LEGO bricks to construct 3D mobs, design and build haunted minecraft scenes, play some fun Minecraft-themed games and more!See a movie ... Read more
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
Snapology – Discovering Dinosaurs
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingSnapology STEAM Sessions are a series of workshops hosted at The Nature Place. Through this unique partnership with Snapology, you will allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience nature in a whole new way. In this STEAM Session: Travel back in time to learn about the exciting world of dinosaurs.
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.
Snapology – Frozen Fever
Mifflin Community Library 6 Philadelphia Ave, ShillingtonDo you want to build a snowman with Elsa and Anna?! Design your own Ice Castle or create your own kingdom of Arrendale using LEGO® bricks. For the first time in forever, you will be building with LEGO® bricks and Frozen all in one world! Participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Frozen ... Read more