Berks Park and Recreation Department

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. […]

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

Adventurers ages 7-12 get Ranger ready with the Berks County Parks Rangers! Campers can expect to create among the canopy of Antietam Lake Park's beautiful trails. This is a drop-off […]

Families and friends- join us for a look into the creek critters that call our waters home and learn why they are so important! All participants should expect to wade […]

Berks Parks’ staff will guide a summer night exploration hike on Antietam Lake Parks’ wooded trails. Enjoy the beauty of the forest as we learn the shift change of animals […]