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Berks Nature dedicates the Ephraim Malickson Wildlife Sanctuary in Robeson Township
The 200-acre sanctuary provides a place for “birds and deer to go and be safe.” → Read More
Port Clinton Barber Shop offers some pickin’ with its trimmin’
The shop has become a gathering spot for musicians and Appalachian Trail hikers. → Read More
Middle Creek celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023
Snow geese arrive early – to help kick off the celebration? → Read More
Sisters in STEM teaches girls in the Reading area about science and technology
The Reading Science Center program also helps empower young girls in their educational journeys. → Read More
Broad-winged hawks and bald eagles the big winners at Hawk Mountain during the fall migration
The count for the broadwings was the ninth-highest recorded at the North Lookout since 1934. → Read More
Late prominent Berks figure honored at radio-controlled race
John “Butch” Imhoff saluted at tribute race in Earl Township → Read More
Berks church will feature its stained glass and art mural during an open house
A few historical mysteries await viewers at St. John’s Gernant’s Church. → Read More
Christmas Bird Count season turns into a count scramble
This year’s Christmas Bird Counts in Berks County have become more like Christmas Bird Scrambles. Because Christmas and New Year fall on Sundays, the compilers of the Berks counts had to do some im… → Read More
Friends and family at center of Nolde Forest fundraiser
Nolde Forest is one of the more popular Berks County destinations for friends and family to meet and hike or take in an educational activity. The Environmental Education Center in Cumru Township re… → Read More
Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill begins its 34th year Dec. 2 – The Mercury
Get ready for some new twists as a favorite Berks County Christmastime tradition begins tonight. → Read More
“Nostalgic Christmas Trains” exhibit opens in Hamburg
A museum exhibit for Christmastime features gear that reminds visitors of the former Roadside America and their own childhood holiday joy. → Read More
Berks Nature State of the Environment report warns of weather extremes
Berks has been spared the most severe aspects of climate change, but residents are seeing dramatic impacts. → Read More
Pumpkin patch and parade help build literacy, community at Exeter school
Halloween proved the perfect time to combine favorite characters, literacy and just plain fun for Jacksonwald Elementary School students Monday. “We wanted to find a way to engage all children in f… → Read More
Ontelaunee Wetlands Preserve part of ongoing effort to heal the Schuylkill River
Restoration of the Schuylkill began in the mid-1900s when over 28 million tons of coal silt were removed from the river. → Read More
When will the peak colors be best for leaf peeping?
Predicting the week of peak leaf becomes a favorite fall activity as we plan our weekend outings to coincide with the brightest colors. → Read More
Gruber Wagon Works comes alive Saturday at the Berks County Heritage Center
The first demonstration open to the general public of the belt system that powered the old factory will be part of Museum Day. → Read More
Getting in the fall spirit at Oley Valley Community Fair
Winston Meyers, 3, son of Grace Garwood and Alex Meyers of Wyomissing, takes a rest on a giant pumpkin on the opening day of the Oley Valley Community Fair Wednesday. → Read More
Hawk Mountain to hold native plant sale on Sept. 17
Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions about native plants and how to transform yards into habitat gardens as well as to help gardeners select the appropriate plants from the more than 110 species that will be available. → Read More
Former Reading mayor places her home in northern Berks in conservation easements
The ruby-throated hummingbird appeared suddenly at the window. Karen Miller looked out at the hovering creature mere inches away. “This place is loaded with birds,” she said. “I have a wonderful bi… → Read More
Bats are back at Wertz’s Red Bridge
Dr. Karen Campbell of Albright College will present a program at 7 p.m. tonight at the bridge on the recovery of the bats since the fatal white-nose syndrome decimated their population. → Read More