Updated September 1, 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. - "In My Backyard" 2 p.m. - "IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System" 3 p.m. - "Astronaut" Check the link for admission and other information. Free to Museum members. |
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 6:30 pm
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"Butterfly Identification Walk" near Lake Ontelaunee. We will view at a distance and for a good look we will capture some butterflies and put them in viewing jars so you can get a close look before releasing them. Meet at Dam Breast on RT-73. Leaders: Karl Gardner, 610-987-3281 and Ken Lebo, 610-856-1413. The public is welcome. Free. (Field trip report: 21 species seen. 42 Attend.) |
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Birdsboro Reservoir. Access is from the non-Birdsboro end due to the damaged bridge being closed. From Gibraltar (Rt 724 & Gibraltar Road) travel east about 1.6 mi and turn right. Cross the RR tracks and immediately turn left. In a few car lengths the road turns right and becomes Rock Hollow Road. Follow Rock Hollow Road about 3-1/2miles (crossing Cocalico Rd at ~2-1/2 mi.) and turn left at Hay Creek Road. Follow to gate and park. Walks are led by Dr. Susan Munch of Albright College. If possible, contact the leader at 610-921-7727, or 610-987=3538. Free. |
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"Butterfly, Wildflower, and Bird Walk" led by Mike Slater. Union Township Boat Launch Parking Area east of Birdboro. Mike is President of the Muhlenberg Botanical Club. http://paplantings.blogspot.com/. Bring binoculars, water to drink, and insect repellent. A Union Township Boat Launch sign marks the entrance on Rt. 724 (E. Main Street), approx. 1 mi. east of Birdsboro. Left side going east. The access road is adjacent to Monty's Mulch. Enter at sign and bear right at the divide on gravel road, continue about 0.5 mi. to boat launch parking area. Call 610-796-3687 for more information |
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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. |