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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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;...
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The Maiden Creek watershed is one of the largest drainage basins in Berks County. This tributary of the Schuylkill River spans an area over 20 miles in length and joins...
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