Science/Technology
Space Night at The Museum
Reading Public Museum 500 Museum Road, ReadingJoin us for a hands-on family fun evening exploring the galaxy! It's National Space Day on May 3 - Join us as we celebrate for a special family night out at The Museum.Ticket includes: Visiting the special exhibit ASTRONAUT on its final weekend, make crafts to take home, and trying some cool experiments! Plus, a pizza dinner ... Read more
Spring Peepers and Frog Safari
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJoin us for an amphibious wildlife safari with Naturalist Kathy Grim. Kathy will lead us on an expedition in search of the variety of amphibians found at Blue Marsh Lake Stilling Basin. Dress for a very muddy adventure; bring a flashlight for frog spotting! Location: Stilling Basin, Blue Marsh Lake
National Scavenger Hunt Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonNational Scavenger Hunt Day is a national event to enjoy the good ol' fashioned fun of a scavenger hunt! We challenge you to scavenge like a vulture for items found on the Sanctuary. Hunts include: photo hunt, bingo hunt, GPS hunt, and more.A scavenger hunt with a real satellite telemetry unit lead by a Sanctuary ... Read more
National Trail Day
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonCelebrate National Trail Day with a short walk to South Lookout on our ADA accessible Silhouette Trail or venture past the North Lookout on our Skyline Trail. Just be sure to enjoy the outdoors and the views! Trail fee applies for Non-Members.
Just Build It
West Lawn Wyomissing Hills Library 101 Woodside Ave, West LawnThis STEM themed program is great for elementary ages and up - try our strategy challenge! No registration required.
Raptor Program
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingJoin us as we dive beak-first into the wonderful world of raptors! Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will introduce us to the topic while in the company of some of their beautiful, live rescue raptors.
Planet Power
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Rd, LaureldaleLearn about each planet in the solar system and then make your own!Children under 10 must be accompanied by a supervising adult 18+ while in the library.
Full Moon Family Fun
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonJoin an educator for a family moon walk to South Lookout! Visitors will use their senses to experience nature at night while participating in activities and games. It's fun for the whole family!
Summer Learning Program
Oley Valley Community Library 339 Main Street, OleyJune 21: Dinosaur Dig - Become a junior Paleontologist for the day and dig up real dinosaur bones with field Paleontologist Mike and Roberta Straka. Before the dig, everyone will enjoy a fossil talk filled with their amazing dinosaur discoveries.June 28: Folk’s Butterfly Farm - Come and discover everything about butterflies. Learn about their habitat ...everything butterflies need. ... Read more
Celebrate Summer Solstice
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCome celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Discover local goods and produce from our farm to fork style Farmer’s Market, find your inner musician while checking out the drum circle by Living in the Rhythm, or the flute circle with members of Turtle Moon NAFC Organizers. There will also be a flute ... Read more
Celebrate Summer Solstice
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCome celebrate the longest day of the year with us! Discover local goods and produce from our farm to fork style Farmer’s Market, find your inner musician while checking out the drum circle by Living in the Rhythm, or the flute circle with members of Turtle Moon NAFC Organizers. There will also be a flute ... Read more
Eastern Box Turtles: Jewels of Pennsylvania
Angora Fruit Farm 495 Angora Rd, ReadingEastern Box turtles are an important species of our wetland habitats. Join Environmental Education staff and guest herpetologists to look at our reptilian neighbors.
Evening Experiments
West Lawn Wyomissing Hills Library 101 Woodside Ave, West LawnA summer program for all ages. Story followed by a cool science experiment! 6:30-7:00PM
Creek Creature Exploration
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringGet into the creek and find out what’s under that rock! Join Berks Conversation District Educator, Kent Himelright to learn about and search for creek creatures, examine creek health and explore ways to protect creek creature habitat Wear water-wading shoes.
Solar Exploration
Breneman Park 2914 Reedy Rd, ReadingOur ever-active sun will be in focus when we explore the explosive world of sunspots and solar flares. Come out to witness solar energy in action with educator, Barb Geigle, from BCASS. Sun filters provided. Rain/cloud date: 7/9/19
Open MAKERspace
Fleetwood Area Public Library 110 West Arch Street, FleetwoodA space where people work together to make, learn, share and grow!Room 111 will be open with MAKER activities to explore. Tuesdays at 6pm, and Fridays at 12pm.
Family Nature
Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill & Reedy Roads, Sinking SpringThese Family Nature Series programs are free of charge. Please register by calling 610-678-5399 Ext. 2Incredible Edible Insects – yum!Date: Thursday, July 18Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pmLocation: Cacoosing Meadows Park pavilionAre you hungry? Liven up your diet with wings, worms and more on this incredible edible bug adventure! Naturalist Lisa Sanchez will fire up the ... Read more
18th Century Science Day
Pottsgrove Manor 100 West King St, PottstownSee history and science come together to highlight the impact of science during the colonial era at Pottsgrove Manor’s 18th Century Science Day on Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Philadelphia was the capital of scientific thought and experiments in Colonial America. Discover how natural philosophy shaped 18th century life through experiments, ... Read more