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February 7, 2010
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Now 8 years old!
Activities of Organizations in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Updated February 7, 2010 Calendar
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Now 8 years old! 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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1 p.m. - "The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather" 2 p.m. - "IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System" <- NEW THIS YEAR 3 p.m. - "Jack Frost and the Skies of Winter" <- NEW THIS YEAR Check the link for admission and other information. Free to Museum members. |
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"Winter Tree ID" No leaves? No problem! Learn tips and tricks to identify native trees in winter using bark, twigs and fruits. Ages 7 and up; free; meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required (610) 270-0215. |
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"Mansion Open House" Open House 1-4 pm. And at 2:00 pm "Berks Nature" slide program by Rich Bonnett. The slide program will feature some familiar things and many you have never seen in person. Nolde Forest Environmental Center on Rt 625 south of Reading. Free. |
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"Planet Earth “DESERTS” A DVD presentation" Auditorium of the READING PUBLIC MUSEUM. All welcome. |
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A new series of walks starting today, led by Dr. Susan Munch of Albright College "Botany Walk" led by Dr. Susan Munch, Botany Prof. Albright College, at the Antietam Nature Trail. February is a good time to learn to identify trees and shrubs in their winter condition and to look at evergreen ferns and mosses and liverworts. Meet at the parking lot at Antietam Reservoir. Free. If possible, contact the leader at 610-921-7727 or  to let her know
you will attend or for directions. Dr, Munch is the author of Outstanding
Mosses & Liverworts of Pennsylvania & Nearby States. |
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"Astronomy Outreach and Research at West Chester University" by Dr. Karen Vanlandingham, Assistant Professor of Astronomy at West Chester University. The public is invited to attend. Auditorium of the READING PUBLIC MUSEUM. Free. |
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"Ecuador's Biodiversity from the Rain Forest to the Galapagos Islands" by Dr. Keith Minnich, who has recently visited these locations. Nolde Forest Environmental Center, Rt 625 south of Reading. All meetings open to the public. Free |
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"The Great Backyard Bird Count" Family Program This project of National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology has become a major effort in citizen science producing a valuable body of information about North American bird populations. All ages and all skills are welcome. Stay as long as you want and help Nolde staff count birds at the feeders. Info: 610-796-3699. Nolde Forest Environmental Center on Rt 625 south of Reading. Free. |
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"Time Machine: Adventures in Prehistory" All ages - a family walk-in event at the Nature Center. Join guest speaker, Matthew Bielecki, in an exploration of our planet’s last four billion years of life. Explore the Earth’s history through displays of fossils (and dinosaurs), rocks and minerals; enjoy hands-on “mini-labs” and a “living fossil zoo.” For more information phone (610) 270-0215. |
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A new series of walks led by Dr. Susan Munch of Albright College "Botany Walk" led by Dr. Susan Munch, Botany Prof., Albright College, at the Earl Poole Preserve on Antietam Rd. February is a good time to learn to identify trees and shrubs in their winter condition and to look at evergreen ferns and mosses and liverworts. Meet at the entrance. Free. If possible, contact the leader at 610-921-7727 or to let her know
you will attend or for directions. |
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"Home Landscaping for Wildlife" Small urban spaces to rural acres, anyone can put out the welcome mat for wildlife. Emphasis is on evaluating wildlife needs, determining plant species for your yard, and adding a water feature. Photo program and tour of demonstration habitat. Info: 610-796-3699. Nolde Forest Environmental Center on Rt 625 south of Reading. Free. |
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"Feed the Birds," Free trail admission for children ages 12 and under, and other learning activities focused on birds and feeding during winter. Trail fees do apply for adults and seniors. Check their web site. |
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A new series of walks led by Dr. Susan Munch of Albright College "Botany Walk" led by Dr. Susan Munch, Botany Prof., Albright College, at Mt. Penn above Oak Lane. Meet at Oak Lane and Exeter. February is a good time to learn to identify trees and shrubs in their winter condition and to look at evergreen ferns and mosses and liverworts. Free. If possible, contact the leader at 610-921-7727 or to let her know
you will attend or for directions. |
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“The Honey Bee's Navigational Toolkit", a review of their navigational mechanisms and research on honey bee orientation by Dr. William Towne, Professor of Biology, Genetics, Animal Behavior and Evolution at Kutztown University” All welcome. Free. |
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"Winter Exploration" Rediscover the clear and cold tranquility of winter trails. Ages 8 and up; free; dress for the weather and meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required (610) 270-0215. |
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The current list will be at the link above. In 2008 67 species were seen.
For Lancaster County Butterflies go to Lancaster
2009 Butterflies.
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You are also invited to the butterfly walks found at the link at the top
of the page. |
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Jack's Backyard, hosted by Jack Holcomb, on Saturdays at 8 to 10 am on WEEU, 830 AM, announces natural history activities at 8 am followed by 2 hours of call-ins and interviews about natural history. |