Berks Park and Recreation Department

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Families and friends- join us while we explore the forest of the farm. Help us identify the summer wildlife and PA species. All participants should bring close-toed shoes and a […]