Berks Nature

Berks Nature We believe nature is essential to our quality of life in Berks.

Time is a thief and suddenly today we find ourselves on the last day of Preschool... But we are so grateful for every da...
05/22/2026

Time is a thief and suddenly today we find ourselves on the last day of Preschool... But we are so grateful for every day we get to spend with these bright minds and generous hearts. Onward and upward for our graduates of the Nature Preschool and happy summer to all! ๐ŸŽ“โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Itโ€™s a saying with which most gardeners are familiar; if a plant is misbehaving in your bed, itโ€™s not a bad plant, itโ€™s ...
05/18/2026

Itโ€™s a saying with which most gardeners are familiar; if a plant is misbehaving in your bed, itโ€™s not a bad plant, itโ€™s just growing in the wrong place. Turns out, the same rules apply to native gardening!

Read on to learn what Holly and Suzanne did after a beloved native plant began acting out >> https://berksnature.org/right-plant-right-place/

Today is National Endangered Species Day, which is a good reminder to think about the wildlife that we share with Berks ...
05/15/2026

Today is National Endangered Species Day, which is a good reminder to think about the wildlife that we share with Berks County.

Wetlands and grasslands are some of the most important habitats, but theyโ€™re also some of the most at risk. Practices like improper development, intensive farming, drainage, pesticide runoff, invasive plants, and a lack of restoration are slowly taking away what makes them so special.

As we lose our native plants, we also lose the animals that depend on them. Species like the northern bog turtle, upland sandpiper, short-eared owl, northern goshawk, and black-crowned night heron are all locally endangered species that rely on these habitats to survive.

Native habitats are worth taking care of. Letโ€™s keep looking out for the wildlife and natural spaces that make Berks County feel like home!

๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ Spring has officially sprung in The Nature Place's Teaching Garden!  ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒผEach year we kick off a new growing season w...
05/12/2026

๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ Spring has officially sprung in The Nature Place's Teaching Garden! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒผ

Each year we kick off a new growing season with the Family Garden Day, where our Nature Preschoolers and their families - from parents and siblings to grandparents and aunts! - spend a morning weeding, mulching, and planting with us! It is always a highlight of our year and today was no exception.

Thank you to the wonderful support of our Nature Preschool families for a truly joyful morning! Many hands certainly make light work!

Hop on the bus, hang tight, and get ready to grow!Join the Berks Agricultural Resource Network for a fast-paced, feel-go...
05/12/2026

Hop on the bus, hang tight, and get ready to grow!
Join the Berks Agricultural Resource Network for a fast-paced, feel-good bus tour through nine of Readingโ€™s vibrant community gardensโ€”where every stop tells a story and every minute is packed with inspiration.

What to expect:
A lively, on-the-go experience with quick stops, plenty of learning, and behind-the-scenes looks at some unique Urban farms maintained with passion and purpose.
Weโ€™ll wrap up with a picnic lunch โ€”perfect for reflecting, connecting, and soaking it all in.

Space is limited! Register for free today to save your spot at berksag.org/urbanagbustour



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ยกSube al autobรบs, agรกrrate fuerte y prepรกrate para crecer! Acompรกรฑanos en un dinรกmico y gratificante recorrido en autobรบs por nueve de los vibrantes jardines comunitarios de Reading, donde cada parada cuenta una historia y cada minuto estรก repleto de inspiraciรณn. Quรฉ puedes esperar: Una experiencia animada y en constante movimiento, con paradas breves, mucho aprendizaje y un vistazo entre bastidores a algunas granjas urbanas รบnicas, mantenidas con pasiรณn y propรณsito. Concluiremos con un almuerzo tipo pรญcnic: el momento perfecto para reflexionar, conectar y asimilar todo lo vivido. ยกLas plazas son limitadas! Regรญstrate gratis hoy mismo para reservar tu lugar en berksag.org/urbanagbustour

Are you a community gardener in Reading? Then stop by the City Park Greenhouse THIS SATURDAY, May 9th, from 2:00 โ€“ 4:00 ...
05/08/2026

Are you a community gardener in Reading? Then stop by the City Park Greenhouse THIS SATURDAY, May 9th, from 2:00 โ€“ 4:00 to pick up FREE plants (with proof of your community garden agreement)!

These Seeds of Change plants are the result of an incredible partnership between the City of Reading Public Works Department, Keep Reading Beautiful, and Reading Environmental Advisory Council who have grown lots of vegetables, annual flowers, and native flowers specifically for our community gardens and green spaces in the City of Reading.

Thank you Kimberton Whole Foods and to all our friends and neighbors who rounded up at the register in April! All those ...
05/05/2026

Thank you Kimberton Whole Foods and to all our friends and neighbors who rounded up at the register in April! All those extra cents added up to a whopping +$7,300 (thanks to Kimberton Whole Foods generous match) - all of which will stay in Berks County to maintain public trails and nature preserves, protect and regrow forests, and ensure our environment is healthy for people, wildlife, and future generations!

Thank you, Wyomissing! ๐ŸŒŽ ๐‹๐š๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ $๐Ÿ‘,๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—.๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ Berks Nature ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Š๐ข๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐ž ๐…๐จ๐จ๐'๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก, ๐“๐Ž๐†๐„๐“๐‡๐„๐‘ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐š ๐ญ๐จ๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐จ๐Ÿ $๐Ÿ•,๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ๐Ÿ–.๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ๐ŸŒป

Learn more about our Rounding Up at the Register program here https://bit.ly/2MIoop0

Your Mom's not the only one who likes flowers... ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒท๐ŸAdopt a Bee for your Mom this Mother's Day - these adorable bumbles ...
05/01/2026

Your Mom's not the only one who likes flowers... ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ

Adopt a Bee for your Mom this Mother's Day - these adorable bumbles and your Mother were meant to BEE!

Plus, every Adopt a Bee donation directly supports The Nature Placeโ€™s pollinator, native, and teaching gardens, supporting real bees in the wild! Visit The Nature Place during our public hours and bring your bee home today!

The Nature Place
575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading
Open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

If you scroll through any social media platform nowadays, youโ€™ve probably encountered โ€œlife hacksโ€ where vegetables like...
04/28/2026

If you scroll through any social media platform nowadays, youโ€™ve probably encountered โ€œlife hacksโ€ where vegetables like lettuce, bok choy, or celery magically regrow from little more than scraps. But perhaps lesser known are the native trees growing right here in Pennsylvania that can complete similar feats from naught but a trimmed branch!

Read on to learn now ecologists are tapping into this talent as a simple and inexpensive way to regrow our streamside forests >> https://berksnature.org/and-for-my-next-trickthis-branch-will-grow-roots/

The Challenge is officially ON! Head outside this weekend and help make Berks Best by submitting your plant and animal f...
04/25/2026

The Challenge is officially ON! Head outside this weekend and help make Berks Best by submitting your plant and animal findings to iNaturalist!

Follow along at and City Nature Challenge Berks!

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575 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, PA
19607

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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