Kick off the start of the Fall season with some fun! Berks Parks’ staff will guide a twilight hike on Antietam Lake Parks’ forested trails on the first day of fall-by the light of glowsticks! Enjoy the beauty of the forest as we learn about the park, local flora and fauna, and experience the park […]
Come learn about reptiles with us! We’ll have crafts, games, and special reptile guests. There will be a nature hike as well as items to see, feel, and explore. Ages 3-6 are welcome at 9am-10:30am and ages 7-12 are welcome at 12pm-2pm. FREE | Registration REQUIRED Registration Link: https://countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=131&fbclid=IwY2xjawFeT5tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb8qiSXD-c6GM2vLcJMnQ9pKPAUB65q7PZtXlYEDH-BuL4thcShitiP_eQ_aem_ZByLGtmqZ61bPXZKwootag
Come learn about reptiles with us! We’ll have crafts, games, and special reptile guests. There will be a nature hike as well as items to see, feel, and explore. Ages 3-6 are welcome at 9am-10:30am and ages 7-12 are welcome at 12pm-2pm. FREE | Registration REQUIRED Registration Link: https://countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=132&fbclid=IwY2xjawFeUA1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe-I0WOo9YzHRRhn8rmCg7EqYi4aYPDiN8f9QsEZmWeCh7xqzHu0EzLURQ_aem_GJD7kql6ED8I5MGKdE6zug
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” to learn more about foraged foods that are found in the fall. Learn proper ID of plants and how to prepare edibles you can find in your own backyard. There will be a small tasting following a PowerPoint presentation and hike. Meet and park at 230 Angora Road […]
Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Special guests and visitors may make an appearance to join us in the fun! Geared towards children ages 3-5.October meets at the […]
Join us as we observe the natural world around us and the animals within it by looking at the tracks and scat of local wildlife. Get to know which animals are which as we also get to observe and feel the fur of different animals. FREE | Registration Required | Click Here to Register
Invasive plant species have changed our natural landscape for centuries. They have completely taken over the understory of our forests, preventing healthy native plants from growing in those areas. Come and join our efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations. We will be working outside the entire time, […]
Come with us as we get to know our favorite natural friends in a different light (or in this case, season). Trees can be easy to identify when they have leaves, however, as we dive into the colder months where leaves are scarce, we are here to emphasize their other identifiable features. Join us as […]
Invasive plant species have changed our natural landscape for centuries. They have completely taken over the understory of our forests, preventing healthy native plants from growing in those areas. Come and join our efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations. We will be working outside the entire time, […]
Meets at Bingaman House Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Special guests and visitors may make an appearance to join us in the fun! Geared towards children ages […]
Join Parks staff as we get out on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with likeminded friends. Getting moving this time of the year can be tough, but studies show that outdoor time is just as important in winter as the warmer months of the year. Just a few minutes of […]
Invasive plant species have changed our natural landscape for centuries. They have completely taken over the understory of our forests, preventing healthy native plants from growing in those areas. Come and join our efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations. We will be working outside the entire time, […]