Clearer nights, darker skies – winter is the perfect time for a close-up look at the night sky through Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society’s telescopes. View the moon, planets, stars, distant galaxies, star clusters or even a nebula or two. Bring your curiosity and questions to this breathtaking program.

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cacoosing Meadows Park State Hill Road
Parking Lot
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by February 18

Kids are fascinated by birds. Everyone enjoys watching parent birds care for their babies, then watch those babies eventually leave the nest and take flight. Encourage your kids to discover birds, babies, nests and flight with Naturalist Bethe Gettle. Make a bird house for your backyard birds. All materials provided.

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Administration Building
Cost: FREE
Ages:  4+
Register by March 11

Delve into your creative side. Join Lisa Gauker of Berks County Parks and Recreation Department, to learn basic sketching and drawing skills in nature. Lisa will discuss composition, color and shading for you to create your own sketches in nature. No experience necessary – just a desire to learn! Pencils and paper provided.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Township of Spring Fire Station
Cost: FREE
Ages:  8+
Register by April 13