Updated
May 7, 2010
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4/13/10 |
Now 8 years old!
Activities of Organizations in Berks County, Pennsylvania
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Updated May 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. - "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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"Volunteer Work Day" Nolde Forest Environmental Education staff invites you to volunteer for an outdoor clean-up and project day. Work with Center staff maintaining trails and teaching areas. Projects may include widening trails and trail maintenance; removal of invasive plant species; cleaning trail gutters and drains; boundary line maintenance, or other tasks as needed. This work is most appropriate for teenagers to adults. Groups and individuals are welcome for the morning (9-12), afternoon (1-3), or all day. All tools are provided. Bring a bag lunch if staying all day. Please register your participation to ensure an appropriate project is available. |
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"State Game Lands 52 - Spring Ephemerals" led by Ryan Woolwine 610-777-2333 & Mike Slater 610-775-3757. A good spot for spring ephemeral wildflowers along the Head waters of Black Creek. The area where we will hike is a boulder filled woods and a little bit of rock hopping is required other wise it is an easy walk. Meet at large parking lot on west side of MapleGrove Rd. about 2.5 miles south of Maple Grove Dragway and just north of the bridge over theTurnpike. |
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"Edible and Medicinal Plants" Take a walk on the “wild” side with naturalist Ruth King. Spring is the best time for wild edible greens. Which plants are safe to eat? How do you prepare them for eating? Some medicinal uses will be covered as well. Ages 12 and up; free; meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required (610) 270-0215. |
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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
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| You may contact the web master at the above address. |
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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. |