Berks Park and Recreation Department

Walk the trails at Antietam Lake Park 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. FREE | Registration Required | Click Here to Register

Join Parks Staff and Rangers as we enjoy an evening of fishing fun! Learn how to tie fishing knots, try your hand at casting, and see if you hook the big one! No experience or tackle necessary- no fishing license required. All rods, bait, and tackle will be provided. FREE | Registration REQUIRED Click Here […]

Adventurers ages 7-12 get ready to send the summer off in style- with crafty creations that celebrate the warm summer months! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of […]

Want to learn how to shoot smaller objects in greater detail with your iPhone? Join us as we go over the shooting techniques capture our part of the world that […]

Walk the trails at Antietam Lake Park on the evening of the Full Moon! We’ll discuss springtime migration of birds and amphibians in the cool spring air. Wear sturdy hiking […]

Join Parks staff as we get out on the trails of Antietam Lake Park to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with likeminded friends. Just a few minutes of walking can […]

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 […]

Join members of the Eastern Penn Mushroomers club for a morning mushroom experience! ‘Forays’ are not for foraging edible fungi species but instead intend to gather information and identification of […]

Join members of Baird Ornithological Club and Parks’ staff and discover the sights and sounds of Spring at the Angora Fruit Farm. We’ll discuss bird and native ephemeral wildflowers along […]

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 […]

Venture into the fields and forest of the Angora Fruit Farm and discover the science behind Pennsylvania's state insect, the firefly. Wear sturdy walking shoes for walking out on the […]

Join us for this workshop series to focus on the art of nature journaling. Learn about ways you can practice mindfulness by creating your own journal inspired by your surroundings. […]