Explore beautiful Bob’s Woods Nature Preserve! Join Berks Nature Educator Michael Griffith for this Autumn evening stroll on scenic woodland trails. Discover an amazing array of native trees, plants, birds and wildlife. Be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces.

Date: Thursday September 19
Time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location:  Bob’s Woods, Antietam Road, Alsace Township
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by September 16

Join Naturalist Bethe Gettle to explore the interesting ways wildlife uses movement to survive. We’ll stand as still as storks, tall as trees, trot like a turkey and scurry like squirrels! Take time to examine wildlife pelts, bones, shells and more Craft included.

Date: Friday, September 20
Time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location:  Cacoosing Meadows Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  3+
Register by September 18

It’s hawk migration time! Join Ornithologists Peter and Jane Wolf to search the skies over Blue Marsh Lake for hawks, falcons and eagles as they surf the air currents and wing their way south. Learn about raptors and how to identify them in flight. Bring binoculars if you have them.

Date:  Saturday, September 28
Time:  9:30 – 11:00 am
Location:  Blue Marsh Lake State Hill Boat Launch Overlook
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by September 26

Leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping and wildlife is busy getting ready for long winter months, but how? Naturalist Kathy Grim will lead children on a search for a variety of wildlife (puppets) and discuss how wildlife survives winter. Glow sticks included.

Date: Friday, October 4
Time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location:  Shiloh Hills Park – Parking Lot
Cost: FREE
Ages:  3+
Register by October 2

A fun opportunity to explore science, nature, leaves, trees and art in our adventurous Leaf Safari! Enjoy fall foliage, learn leaf ID basics and collect colorful leaves to make a craft or two – bring your imagination and
sense of fun. Leaf ID handout and all materials provided.

Date: Saturday, October 12
Time:  10:00 – 11:30 am
Location:  Shiloh Hills Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by October 10

Bats, owls and things that go bump in the night. Come out to explore the evening and enjoy the light of the Harvest Moon in this wild and wonderful nature stroll with Naturalist Kathy Grim. Be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces in dark conditions. Bring a flashlight.

Date: Friday, October 18
Time:  6:30 – 7:30 pm
Location:  Shiloh Hills Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  5+
Register by October 16

Come out to enjoy a magically glowing evening with Naturalist Kathy Grim. We’ll discover what is glowing in the forest, who inhabits the night and have enchanting fun along the way. Glow sticks provided.

Date: Friday, October 25
Time:  6:00 – 7:00 pm
Location:  Shiloh Hills Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  5+
Register by October 23

Observation, science and art – join Naturalist Bethe Gettle to discover nature in quietness and observation. Your voice matters so draw pictures or write your observations in your own nature journal. Journals and natural crafting materials to decorate your journal will be provided.

Date: Saturday, November 2
Time:  10:00 – 11:30 am
Location:  Cacoosing Meadows Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by October 31

Winter is coming and wildlife has a lot to do – including the animals that are busy at night! How does a nocturnal animal prepare for winter and find the time to sleep? Find out with Naturalist Kathy Grim as we discover the adventures (and misadventures) of nighttime’s animals. Craft included.

Date: Saturday, November 9
Time:  10:00 – 11:30 am
Location:  Cacoosing Meadows Park
Cost: FREE
Ages:  3+
Register by November 7

Celebrate the holidays and stroll Nolde Forest trails with Naturalist Kathy Grim. We’ll discover and enjoy the changes late fall and early winter bring in nature then take the time to explore the delightful Nolde Mansion at its finest -beautifully decorated for Christmas!

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location:  Nolde Forest Environmental Center
Cost: FREE Ages:  4+
Register by November 27