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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Berks Nature is proud to announce the appointment of Tami Shimp as its new President, succeeding Kim Murphy, who has served with distinction and dedication for 21 years. Tami Shimp…
Imagine, if you will, a sandpiper. Can you picture it? A plump shorebird on spindle legs with a long probing beak. Except now, imagine that sandpiper not at the beach,...
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Each year, Berks Nature plants around 1,000 native trees and shrubs across Berks County. To accomplish this feat, we are joined by a veritable army of volunteers – from students,...
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Five years ago, I was excited to have the opportunity to pair my personal passion for the natural world with my profession as an early childhood educator. I expected to...
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The Tulpehocken Creek, affectionately known as the “Tully,” is one of southeastern PA’s best trout waters, attracting anglers far and wide. But when walking the creek-side Union Canal Towpath, Jim...
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The Angelica Creek Watershed Association (ACWA) employs a varied approach to monitoring the health of Angelica Creek. Each method provides a unique perspective; like a box of puzzle pieces, the...
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The Nature Place has been buzzing this summer, and it’s not just the fervent activity of our Eco-Campers! In the welcome space of The Nature Place, Berks Nature maintains an...
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It was a hot but jubilant night at the Oley Fairgrounds on July 28, 2025, as some of Berks County’s finest champions of nature gathered for the Berks County Conservation...
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When Connie Dent and Ann Gundry entrusted Berks Nature with 309 acres of land in Rockland Township, they did so with a vision: to protect the property in perpetuity as...
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