Berks Nature is the leading agent for the conservation of the environment in Berks County.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization, Berks Nature has been serving the Berks County community since 1974. Land preservation, water protection, trail management, community gardens, education programs, State of the Environment, Eco-Camp and our valued partnerships are at the center of Berks Nature’s work every day.
We hope you join us by becoming a Champion of Nature. You’ll enjoy exclusive benefits, while supporting programs that help connect people to nature and maintain the natural beauty of Berks County.
The Nature Place is FREE to Visit!
575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading, PA 19607
Open Tuesdays and Saturdays
Starting in 2026, The Nature Place – Reading’s own nature center – is now included on BARTA’S Route 9 schedule. This vital link now provides routine, reliable transportation from the heart of Reading directly to the nearly 90-acre Angelica Creek Park and back to the BARTA Transportation Center on Franklin Street.
With nature access now integrated into the city’s infrastructure, the benefits of our great outdoors are finally just a bus ride away!
News in Nature
Each year, the Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) holds an Annual Awards and Scholarship Dinner to celebrate the people, students, and organizations working to protect Berks County’s vivd and diverse…
This spring, Berks County again participated in the City Nature Challenge (CNC), an annual event in which communities across the world observe, document, and identify local biota. Started in 2016…
In a township such as Maidencreek, with rich natural resources like Lake Ontelaunee and spanning farmland, it is comforting to know that the community is aware of the treasures they…
”I didn't want to let even one day go by without thanking [the Berks Nature staff] for a wonderful morning. Everyone loved learning about your sustainability, history, and walking through the nature habitats. It was one of our best planned and organized tours; professional and so informational... It was a perfect day.
Berks Encore staff about their tour of The Nature Place campus with Berks Nature
”Thank you so much for having the 7th grade students of Kutztown visit the Burkholder farm. This opportunity was an incredibly eye opening experience for all involved. Teaching about farming practices, sustainability, clean water and buying locally is one thing, but actually seeing it in action is what changes the mind frame.
Kutztown Middle School teacher about their farm tour with Berks Nature
