January 2021
Drive-Thru Seed Swap
Looking for new native plants and vegetables to add to your garden this Spring? Join Berks Nature for our Annual Seed Swap and you will go home with just that! Things are …Read More
Find out more »Get Out for Wellness: Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
his nearly 200 acre preserve was purchased by Pocono Lands Trust in 2015 and contains 4 miles trails. After a vigorous climb, we’ll head south, soon skirting the edge of a forested …Read More
Find out more »Cabin Fever Book Club
Susan Hand Shetterly’s Seaweed Chronicles! The Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month during the fall and winter months to discuss fascinating books on such topics as ecology, environmental history, and environmentalism. …Read More
Find out more »Wildlife of the Watershed: Birds of Prey Meet & Greet
Learn about local raptor species and meet some of our education ambassador birds of prey, all Pennsylvania native species, with the opportunity to ask plenty of questions. Please wear a mask. Adults: $7.00 …Read More
Find out more »February 2021
Discover the World of Bats — Pennsylvania Bat Rescue
Participants will learn the natural history of bats, their environmental importance, and how we can all help bats in our backyards. Attendees will also meet PA Bat Rescue’s education bats and learn …Read More
Find out more »Plastics in Streams (Education Program)
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has been publicized widely; we’ve heard about the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” Lesser known is the prevalence of microplastics in freshwater systems, which are conduits from …Read More
Find out more »March 2021
Bird Migration: Spring & Fall In Lebanon County
This introductory program will look into the why, how, when and what you may be able to see during the annual bird migration in Lebanon County. There are two distinct migrations in …Read More
Find out more »April 2021
Hawk Mountain Spring Hawk Watch
Hawk Mountain invites visitors to look for returning raptors and other migrants during its annual Spring Hawk Watch, held daily April 1 through May 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at …Read More
Find out more »Native Plants in Your Landscape
Join us for a panel discussion about the benefits of incorporating native plants into your landscape, and how to get started. This will be a virtual program. Check back in March 2021 …Read More
Find out more »Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at Hawk Mountain! Learn what YOU can do to make the Earth a better place for birds and all creatures. Meet a feathered educator and enjoy nature with a guided …Read More
Find out more »Ironmaster’s Challenge Trail Running Event – 50k & 15/20k
For 10 years, participants have been enjoying this springtime adventure challenge in two separate events, a 50k and 15k, both culminating in a finish-line picnic celebration at the Ironmaster’s Mansion at Pine …Read More
Find out more »May 2021
Music on the Mountain: Global Rhythm Drum Experience
Join us for a fun interactive global drum experience featuring djembe and frame drums and world rhythms! All are welcome, no experience needed. Bring your percussion instrument, and we’ll be bringing some …Read More
Find out more »June 2021
Wildands Conservancy Summer Camps
Offerings in Emmaus & Bethlehem - Plus Two More Locations! At summer camp, we inspire all ages to be future environmental stewards. Browse offerings at each location, or bookmark this page for …Read More
Find out more »Berks Nature Summer Camps
Please note, all registration must be done online. Secure your child’s place and register them today through our easy, online portal! Prices listed are per camper, per week, and reflect the extension activities …Read More
Find out more »Hawk Mountain Summer Camps
Our Summer Nature Camps, designed for youth entering grades 1 – 6, get kids outdoors, developing a deeper connection with the natural world through fun and educational activities. We provide a highly-trained …Read More
Find out more »October 2021
Accessible Birding in the Native Habitat Garden
In celebration of Birdability Week, join us for a fall birding experience at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, the first sanctuary for wild birds of prey. The outing will be guided through and around the …Read More
Find out more »Plants Rule! Harvesting the Sun for Climate Solutions
Biological processes are important in reaching a carbon-negative future that reduces greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Penn State University's Dr. Tom Richard will help us understand the amazing ability of living plants …Read More
Find out more »Owloween
Celebrate Owloween on the Mountain with creepy crawly cold-blooded creatures - slithery, slimy, and lots of legs! Learn all about owls and even meet one up close. Enter our Costume Contest for a …Read More
Find out more »February 2022
Volunteers in Land Management and the Reason Why
NOTE: this is an online program only. To receive the link for this Zoom webinar, register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q5Gs3KaISnGLSxozME0RNg Land protection is essential for biodiversity conservation, water quality protection, and climate resilience. The work …Read More
Find out more »April 2022
Help Track Wildflower Bloom on the Ridge
This spring, Berks Nature is joining the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) to track the spring wildflower bloom along the Kittatinny Ridge/Blue Mountain as part of a community science project studying climate change. …Read More
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