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Two New Community Gardens Open in Reading!
August 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It is our pleasure to announce the addition of the Eisenhower & Rhodes Community Garden and the Hubert Community Garden to the Berks Conservancy’s Berks Urban Greening (BUG) Community Garden Program in the City of Reading. The BUG Community Garden Program is a fascinating project that transforms vacant lots into healthy green community spaces and … Continue Reading
It’s the Year of the Salamander!
January 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
It’s the Year of the Salamander! Think globally and regionally and act locally. Global Amphibian Decline effects salamanders throughout the world including Berks County. Do what you can locally to have positive impact on amphibian life. Want to see a Salamander? Go to French Creek State Park in southern Berks County after the heavy rains … Continue Reading
Schuylkill River named Pennsylvania River of the Year
January 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment
We are pleased to announce that the Schuylkill River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2014 River of the Year! We’re happy to see the Schuylkill get the awareness and recognition it deserves. The River of the Year is selected by public vote. The Schuylkill was one of five rivers nominated, and earned 43 percent of the … Continue Reading
Robeson Elementary School Plants 82 Trees and Spreads 42 Pounds of Seeds
October 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Students of Twin Valley School District learned hands-on ways to reduce the impacts from stormwater from the school’s parking lot this week. Stormwater runoff is generated when precipitation from rain and snowmelt events flows over land or impervious surfaces and does not percolate into the ground. As the runoff flows over the land or impervious surfaces … Continue Reading
If you become a member, you save on all our events!
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When you become a member of the Berks Conservancy, you receive significant discounts to events and programs, our newsletter, Conservancy News, mailed to your home or workplace, our digital newsletter updates, satisfaction of helping conservation and maintaining our quality of life, invitations to member-only events, volunteer opportunities and more!
First organic farm protected by the Berks Conservancy
March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Permanent protection of the Great Bend Organic Farm along the Kittattiny Ridge contains sourcewater, wetlands, woodlands and over a mile of frontage on the Schulkill River. The management of the property make significant contributions to water quality and quantity of the Schuylkill River. Over 169 acres in West Brunswick Township along the Kittatiny Ridge in … Continue Reading
