50 Conversations for 50 Years: A Public Input Forum

Berks Nature works hard every day to protect the environment and connect people to the nature all around them. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, Berks Nature is not only reflecting on the accomplishments of our past, but also looking forward at our goals for the future. Who better to guide the next 50 years of environmental action, protection, and education than the residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation champions that call Berks County home? 

Throughout 2024, Berks Nature will be hosting 50 Conservations for 50 Years, a series of forums to collect feedback from our partners and the Berks County community.

Twenty of these conversations will be open to the general public to share their thoughts and conservation priorities. This feedback will be used to inform Berks Nature’s next strategic plan.

NOW HIRING: Nature Preschool Assistant Teacher

(July 3, 2024)

Berks Nature is seeking a passionate and energetic early childhood educator to engage our Nature Preschool children through meaningful and innovative learning experiences in nature. The Nature Preschool Assistant Teacher will facilitate immersive play- and nature-based, culturally responsive and place-based curriculum that reflects the needs of the children (cognitive, social, emotional and physical development), the standards for early childhood education, and the mission of Berks Nature.

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Instrucciones para la solicitud:

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume along with contact information to Allison Mackley, allison.mackley@berksnature.org. Or, applicants can mail their materials to Allison Mackely at Berks Nature, 575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading, PA 19607.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Berks Nature Spring 2025 Internship

(June 24, 2024)

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.

Como organización benéfica, no podemos compensar el tiempo de los becarios. En algunos casos, los estudiantes pueden recibir créditos escolares.

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Instrucciones para la solicitud:

Para presentar su candidatura, haga clic aquí y envíe su currículum y una carta de interés a Beckey Seel a Beckey.seel@berksnature.org.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Berks Nature Fall 2024 Internship

(March 18, 2024)

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.

Como organización benéfica, no podemos compensar el tiempo de los becarios. En algunos casos, los estudiantes pueden recibir créditos escolares.

Haga clic aquí para leer la descripción completa del puesto.

Applications are due July 20, 2024.

Instrucciones para la solicitud:

Para presentar su candidatura, haga clic aquí y envíe su currículum y una carta de interés a Beckey Seel a Beckey.seel@berksnature.org.

NOW HIRING: Delaware River Watershed Fellowship

(February 21, 2024)

The Delaware River Watershed Fellowship is a 12-week, paid summer job opportunity designed to introduce young people from local communities to careers in environmental education. Fellows are hired at one of 23 environmental education centers across the Delaware River Watershed. Fellows participate in training sessions to prepare them for a summer of connecting people with nature and informing their local communities about issues affecting the Delaware River, the source of drinking water for 13 million people living in the region. 

Berks Nature, a member of the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE), is seeking to hire a Fellow from Reading PA., to advance their organizational mission of protecting the Delaware River watershed and its waterways through stewardship and community outreach.  

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Applications are due April 6, 2024.

Fellows are paid $16.25/hr, 35-40 hours a week over the summer, with a possible 120–hour extension for September 2024 until April 2024.

The Berks Nature Fellow will specifically: 

• Help with community outreach in the Greater Reading Area 
• Develop and lead educational programming in the City of Reading by setting up an interactive table at sites outside of The Nature Place during fairs, community days, and at other outreach opportunities.    
• Assist seasonal staff with learning activities and games during the summer Eco-Camp. 
• Help produce content for conservation education programs. 
• Receive training on water quality monitoring and help with water quality studies. 
• Lead students through interactive learning stations during field trips at The Nature Place. 
• Be provided opportunities to help connect people to nature, communicate routinely with a public audience, and interact with children of all ages. 

Instrucciones para la solicitud:

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Allison Mackley at allison.mackley@berksnature.org.

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.