Berks Nature successfully placed a conservation easement on 71.97 acres of undeveloped, forested land with headwaters to the Pine Creek watershed. The property’s owners, Richard and Lynda Levengood, donated the...
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“I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country – its soil and minerals, its forests, waters, and...
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One of our favorite ways to celebrate Earth Month here at Berks Nature is to plant (and grow) trees! April also happens to be a perfect time to plant trees...
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On a dreary, wet night in early spring, dozens of volunteers can be found armed with headlamps and clipboards scouring the roadways of French Creek State Park. They are looking...
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It had always been a dream of Deanne Boyer to one day farm the land. She herself was raised on a farm outside of Fleetwood in Berks County, a rolling,...
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Love them or hate them, we all need bugs. Insects play a vital role in our ecosystems, providing critical pollination services for native plants and supporting our local food webs...
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“Hey, why did you stop mowing that part of your land?” We don’t have a huge property, but we are lucky to own about two acres in a rural part...
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Berks Nature is proud to welcome five new members to our Board of Directors: Doug Dahms, David L George, Chris Hawk, James Kohler, and Terry L. Reed (full bios below)....
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[Wayn Township, Schuylkill County] – In early January of 2025, Berks Nature permanently protected the 670-acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. The camp property has offered recreational activities for scouting groups...
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