Berks Nature
Skulls & Scat Program
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingWe’ll inspect the shape, teeth and other attributes that make animal skulls unique, as well as explore animal adaptations and scat!
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.
Wee Ones Session
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGeared towards Preschool-aged children, Wee Ones Sessions are led by our environmental educator. Each class includes an art/craft project, a story and movement- possibly a walk, hike or dance!
Dog Halloween Costume Hike & Contest
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingShow off your pup (or pups) in their best Halloween costume during our hike and then join us back at The Nature Place for a costume contest with the chance to win some fun prizes for both you and your pup! *WE WILL BE MEETING IN THE NATURE PLACE PARKING LOT! 575 St. Bernardine Street ... Read more
Nature Poetry with Doctor T
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingJoin Berks Nature and Doctor T, creator of Poetry That Works - Interactive Group Poetry Programs, for a short walk through the Angelica Creek Wetlands to a location where we will sit and write an interactive nature-inspired poem as a group! We will meet in the parking lot and begin our walk from there. Doctor ... Read more
Mindfulness – Nature Explorers
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingWe invite your kids to join us for a two hour program where special guest Ryan Benz takes them through an unforgettable journey, sharing his story of hiking 2,189.8 miles along the Appalachian Trail in a fun, engaging, and inspiring way. He'll talk about the hike itself—what it was like to be stuck in the ... Read more
Live Reptiles with The Venom Institute
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThe Venom Institute featuring LIVE reptiles! Join Berks Nature for a LIVE ANIMALS program with the Venom Institute! Learn all about reptiles by getting to meet them up-close and in-person! Register here
Riverzilla Community Day
Riverfront Park, Reading 220 Riverfront Dr, ReadingCelebrate the Schuylkill River with free food, biking, and kayaking! FREE
Family Fishing Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome learn to fish with Berks Nature’s state-certified fishing instructor! No experience or equipment is needed. Blue Marsh Stilling Basin - 1280 Palisades Dr, Leesport, PA 19533 FREE TO ATTEND!
Nocturnal Wonders
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportTake a walk in the dark with us to explore Angelica Creek Park's own brand of nightlife! We will also have the chance to play our new card game, Aqua Marooned, as a group as we explore the park. End the night by swapping stories around the campfire over s'mores. FREE EVENT!
Creek Snorkeling
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingTake the plunge and experience the underwater world of our local streams up close and personal! Wet suits and snorkel gear provided. Ages 10 and up and accompanied by an adult.
Family Creek Walk
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingGet your feet wet exploring Angelica Creek and learning about the plants and animals that call this watery world home.! FREE
Book Reading & Butterfly Walk
The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingListen to Nancy Littlefield read her book, Mariposa's Wish, and take walk through the butterfly garden afterwards!
Eco Film: GATHER
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingThe feature film GATHER tells the story about Indian resilience and the renaissance of Native food systems. Indigenous people and their food systems are resilient. We have withstood historical and ongoing attempts to starve, change, and alter every facet of our food systems. But we hold strong to our knowledge that food is a connection to our ... Read more
Family Science Night
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingEngage the curiosity of your inner child at our Family Science Night! From magnetic slime, to edible water bottles, to balloon races… play your way through a hands-on science experiment and learn about the weird and wacky science in our lives. We’ll provide all the materials you need to experiment and explore, all you need ... Read more
BerksNature new year hike
Berks Nature / The Nature Place 575 St. Bernardine Street, ReadingNew year, new hike! Start the new year off on the right foot by taking a walk with Berks Nature. Winter months are an overlooked time to get outside, but this is the season to listen to the quiet of snow, to track the footprints of those who walked before you, and to marvel at ... 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