Nature
Strawberry Festival
Brecknock Orchard 390 Orchard Road, MohntonEnjoy a day at the orchard with your family and friends! Saturdays, June 3 and 10. Pick Your Own Strawberries from 8am until picked out; come early for best picking Free Wagon rides to the Strawberry Fields Activities for Children Plant a Pumpkin Seed, Harvest Bountiful Pumpkins In September Make Strawberry Scented Playdough Adult Crafts ... Read more
Family Bike Hike
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGet on your bikes and ride with us! Starting at Angelica Creek Park, we'll bike the Schuylkill River Trail to grab a sweet summer treat at Scoupe deVille ice cream parlor before biking back to The Nature Place. The trip includes a small soft-serve ice cream or water ice, so bring the whole family for ... Read more
Leave No Trace Awareness
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingIn Berks County, outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice when hiking natural areas and open spaces. Getting outdoors is not only fun, it's good for our health, but it's not always good for the environment. In this lecture, you'll learn about Leave No Trace principles - a set of practices for enjoying the great outdoors ... Read more
Creek Snorkeling Adventure
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThat's right, snorkeling's not just for tropical seas! Clear water, curious fish, and underwater relaxation awaits you here in Berks County! Creek snorkeling provides an intimate glimpse into an underwater world we rarely visit on such up close and personal terms. After a quick lesson on snorkel safety and our local, freshwater ecosystem, don a ... Read more
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! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Register by date here Cost:$50 Scholarships are available! We believe nature should be accessible and welcoming ... Read more
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! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Register by date here Cost:$50 Scholarships are available! We believe nature should be accessible and welcoming ... Read more
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! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Register by date here Cost:$50 Scholarships are available! We believe nature should be accessible and welcoming ... Read more
Bow Wow Express
WK&S Railroad 42 Community Center Dr, KemptonTake a special 40-minute ride with your furry friends! We will have a photographer on-site taking photos and our friends from Fresh Start Animal Rescue League will be here as well! Those who bring their furry friends will also receive a coupon for a $0.50 hot dog and all dogs will receive a complimentary biscuit! ... Read more
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! This full day, drop-off experience is best for children ages 6-14. Register by date here Cost:$50 Scholarships are available! We believe nature should be accessible and welcoming ... 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
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
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
Snowshoe Saturdays
Berks County Heritage Center 1102 Red Bridge Rd, ReadingTry out a pair of snowshoes and join Parks staff on an hour long walk down the Union Canal Trail. No prior experience necessary- bring your own snowshoes if you have them! A limited number of snowshoes are available to be reserved. Wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. **Lack of snow pack ... 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
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
Wetland Wonders
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingDuring this special, extended hours engagement, come explore the wonders of our wetlands! Play and explore your way through the Nature All Around Us exhibit, take the wetlands I-Spy challenge, and embrace the magic of nature in our everyday lives. An adventure for all ages awaits!
Tree Connections
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingIn the Spring of 2024, Berks Nature wil host part of the immersive, hands-on Nature All Around Us exhibit at The Nature Place. From your own backyard to your local main street, Nature All Around Us reveals the hidden worlds and rich ecosystems within our daily lives. While the exhibit will be open to the ... Read more