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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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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