Berks Nature is the leading agent for the conservation of the environment in Berks County.

TRAIL ALERT: Construction on Neversink Mountain Preserve

(September 15, 2023)

Please be advised: There will be construction work on Neversink Mountain Preserve in the vicinity of the McIlvane Pavilion beginning on September 18, 2023. Please stay clear of construction activities while enjoying the public trails of Neversink Mountain until this work is completed.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Berks Nature Spring Internship for the 2023-2024 School Year

(May 18, 2023)

We strive to offer our interns a well-rounded learning experience. An interest in the environment and stewardship is a must, and there is often work to do outdoors. Berks Nature also manages a nature preschool and hosts numerous field trips and events. Working with children and the public is a priority.
Good writing skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a genuine appreciation for working with diverse audiences are all necessary.

As a charitable organization we are unable to provide compensation for an intern’s time. In some cases, students can receive school credits.

Click here to read the full position description. We are looking for college-aged people or students (do not need to be in college, just graduated high school). Thanks!

Application Instructions:

To apply, please click here and send your resume and letter of interest to Beckey Seel at Beckey.seel@berksnature.org.

Now Complete: MetEd Utility Tower Maintenance on Neversink Mountain

(March 17, 2023)

We are pleased to share that the MetEd utility tower maintenance on Neversink Mountain has been completed. You can now resume enjoying the full expanse of Neversink Mountain’s trail system!

Restoration of the Former Van Reed Paper Mill Dam Site on the Cacoosing Creek Continues

Since the dam was removed earlier this summer, remediation plans have been adjusted to better address the state of the creek and the legacy sediment trapped behind the former impoundment.

To this end, the PA Department of Environmental Protection has approved two new permits: one to ensure that the road near the mill is stabilized against the creek and another to haul the sediment from the impoundment off site, in order to reduce the amount of sediment being washed downstream.

Work to implement these new remediation strategies have already begun. American Rivers, Berks Nature, and the PA Fish and Boat Commission all agreed that it was to the greatest benefit of the fish and the river to continue this work through the fall instead of waiting until 2023.

However, the site of the former Van Reed Paper Mill Dam will be dynamic and in flux for some time yet, as this restoration work aims to heal over 100 years of manipulation, which will not be resolved in short order. Berks Nature and American Rivers will continue to monitor and adapt as needed to ensure the long-term health of the creek.