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...
Right plant, right place. It’s a saying with which most gardeners are familiar; if a plant is misbehaving in your bed, it’s not a bad plant, it’s just growing in...
The ability of plants to regrow is one of nature’s greatest magic tricks. If you scroll through any social media platform nowadays, you’ve probably encountered “life hacks” where vegetables like...
What is the sound of a fallen tree? To me, a fallen tree sounds like "uncertainty". Let me explain. In 2011 and 2012, Hurricanes Irene and then Sandy swept the...
A new landscaping movement is gaining traction as homeowners slowly realize their monoculture lawn of green grass may be more trouble than it’s worth. And I get it; who wants...
Angelica Creek is not your average city park. When the City of Reading purchased the land in 1915, the park was a 12-acre lake impoundment - the legacy of the...
On December 15, Tami Shimp officially moved into the President position at Berks Nature. This change was first announced to the public in early-November as a result of Kim Murphy’s...
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, many children are growing up without meaningful experiences in nature. Most modern parents fondly remember childhoods spent outdoors, while their own children increasingly remain inside;...