Nature
Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDrop 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! In 2024, all Nature Explorer programs will incorporate real-time scientific discovery using tools and protocols approved by NASA! In January, the Nature Explorers look to the sky ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Maple Sugaring
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingLearn how to identify the right kinds of trees to tap and make your very own syrup. Observe the process of taking sap to syrup and see just how much it takes to get the sweet and sticky liquid we love. $5 per person, kids under 3 FREE Register with LGauker@CountyofBerks.com or call 610-374-2944, ext. ... Read more
Full Moon Hike
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingWalk the Union Canal Trail on the evening of the Full Moon! Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring a flashlight. We'll be outside the entire time, so dress warm Meets at the Heritage Center barn, 1102 Red Bridge Road **Inclement weather will cancel the event** For more info or to register: LGauker@CountyofBerks.com or ... Read more
Berks Parks Volunteer Open House
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingCome out and learn more about volunteering for the Berks County Park System! We're looking for energetic volunteers to assist us in a variety of roles. Would you be interested in being a tour guide, visitor center attendant, event staff, trail ambassador or park steward? There are opportunities for all ages with no experience necessary. ... Read more
Winter Nature Walk
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgJoin us on March 3 for a Winter Nature Walk through the Maiden Creek nature trail at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm. Learn about the wood duck habitat and help restock a nesting box. Visitors will need to dress warmly and be able to walk on wintery, muddy nature trails. Event is free, but donations to ... Read more
Read With A Ranger
Gring's Mill Recreation Area 2083 Tulpehocken Rd., WyomissingThroughout the Winter and Spring the Berks County Park Rangers will be presenting Read with a Ranger one TUESDAY a month. Join the Rangers on an adventure! Kids ages 3-5 are invited to enjoy a themed story, go for a walk on the trail and complete a craft to become an honorary Junior Ranger. Each ... Read more
StoryWalk
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThe 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
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Wee Ones Walk: Rainy Days and Puddle Ducks
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, KemptonApril showers bring May flowers. This month we’ll discover animals that love the rain. We will have a quacking good time learning all about ducks! This program is designed for children ages 3-5 and includes story read-along, nature activity, short outdoor hike, and craft. New seasonal theme each month. Price includes one adult and one ... Read more
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience 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
Boyertown Earth Day
Boyertown Community Park/Pool 443 South Madison Street, BoyertownJoin us for Earth Day themed fun at the park. There will be food, crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. See you there!
Spring Peeper Nature Walk
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgJoin us at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm for our annual Spring Peeper and Wetlands Nature Walk! Come here these tiny titans and their mighty song as they welcome the warmer weather. We will take a walk to the vernal pools to hear the peepers. The event is free; donations are greatly appreciated. This is a ... Read more
Family Fun Day
South Mountain YMCA 201 Cushion Peak Road, ReinholdsExperience 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
StoryWalk
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThe 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
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Earth Day Berks
City Park & Bandshell Washington St & N 11th St, ReadingWe 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!