Outdoors
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
West Reading Ice ‘N Spice Festival
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe Community of West Reading will be hosting their 7th Ice n Spice Festival between 400 and 700 blocks of Penn Ave. Many businesses will be offering discounts and other specials for the afternoon based on the theme of the festival. Led by professional carver Danny Kissel, ice sculptors will be chiseling their way through ... 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
West Reading Ice ‘N Spice Festival
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe Community of West Reading will be hosting their 7th Ice n Spice Festival between 400 and 700 blocks of Penn Ave. Many businesses will be offering discounts and other specials for the afternoon based on the theme of the festival. Led by professional carver Danny Kissel, ice sculptors will be chiseling their way through ... 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
West Reading Ice ‘N Spice Festival
West Reading Tavern 606 Penn Ave, ReadingThe Community of West Reading will be hosting their 7th Ice n Spice Festival between 400 and 700 blocks of Penn Ave. Many businesses will be offering discounts and other specials for the afternoon based on the theme of the festival. Led by professional carver Danny Kissel, ice sculptors will be chiseling their way through ... 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!
Ice Harvesting at Dreibelbis Farm
Historic Dreibelbis Farm 356 Hard Hill Rd, HamburgThe annual Ice Harvest at the Historic Dreibelbis Farm will include a demonstration of antique ice harvesting tools and (weather permitting) cutting and harvesting ice blocks from the ice pond. We’ll explain how ice was hauled to and loaded in the ice house. The first presentation will begin at 2:15; a 2nd presentation will be ... Read more
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
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