Updated June 15, 2013
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Since 2002 Nature Activities of Organizations in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
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This site contains information about programs, field trips,
exhibits, and organizations relating to natural history in
and around Berks County, Pennsylvania. Programs and events are open to
the public.
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for 2013 |
1 p.m. - "Zulu Patrol: Under the Weather" 2 p.m. - "Dynamic Earth" 3 p.m. - "Astronaut" 4 p.m. - "Dark" Weekdays at 4 p.m. in June. Different Show Each Day . Mon. - "Zulu Patrol: Under the Weather" . Tues. - "Stars" . Wed. - "Realm of :Light" . Thurs. - "Oasis in Space" . Fri. - "More than Meets the Eye" Check the link for admission and other information. Free to Museum members. |
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Miller Point - French Creek St. Pk. The interesting geology makes for a high plant diversity. Park in the parking lot on Shed Rd. just below its junction with Rt. 345 in French Creek St. Pk. |
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"Middle Creek WMA - Breeding Birds" Meet at the old Pathmark/Giant parking lot, business Rte 222, Shillington for car pooling. Coordinator: Katrina Knight, 610-372-3671. All welcome. Free. Beginners to advanced birders. |
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"Early Morning Bird Walk" Family Program. With its restored wetland habitat, Angelica Park is quickly becoming a favorite spot for many birds. Over 85 different bird species have been sighted in and around the park. Bring your binoculars and enjoy an early morning guided walk to identify these fascinating creatures. Environmental Exploration Center at Angelica Park. Members: $5/person, $10/family; Non-Members: $10/person, $15/family. Call Kathy Seyler at 610-372-4992 x100 or click here to register online |
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"Get Outdoors Day" at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area. Free activities such as kayaking, fishing, dam control tower tours, biking, K-9 demonstrations, and visits from Bobber the Water Safety Dog, Smokey Bear, and more. |
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"Glowing Nature" by Greglynn Gibbs of the Penn State Berks Chemical Society. Join us for a look at the mystery of glow in the dark creatures. We'll learn how these creatures get their sparkling characteristics! Administration Building, 2850 Windmill Rd., Sinking Spring, PA which is just off PA-724 north of 222. |
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"Stream Walk " Family Program. Ideal for families who want to hike and explore. Come join us for a fun time of exploration along Angelica Creek. We will learn about the natural environment and do some creature seeking and catching. Wear shoes that you will not have to worry about because mud and wetness will be inevitable. Join us for an exploration adventure of our local natural environment - who knows what we will discover! .Environmental Exploration Center at Angelica Park. Members: $5/person, $10/family; Non-Members: $10/person, $15/family. Call Kathy Seyler at 610-372-4992 x100 or click here to register online |
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calories in a gallon of gasoline? |
For most adults this is the energy in about two weeks of food. |
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You are also invited to the butterfly walks found at the link at the top
of the page. |
| You may contact the web master at the same address. |
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The Weekend section of the Thursday issue of the Reading Eagle includes a "To Do" list which includes natural history activities. Outside by Mike Slater is a nature column which appears weekly in the Berks Country insert of the Wednesday Reading Eagle. Links to these articles can be found at the Outside page of Berks Country. |