Jan. 4: Master Watershed Steward information session, 7 p.m., Berks County Extension, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. Register for the information sessions: https://extension.psu.edu/masterwatershed-steward-information-session-for-berks-andschuylkill-counties. Webinar…
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A 80-acre farm in Bethel Township is among 30 recently preserved by the state preservation board. That brings the total farms preserved in the state…
It is at this time of year that I like to remind everyone not to despair or lament the passing of another holiday. The Christmas…
Reindeer are not the kind of livestock you would usually find on the LaFaver Family Farm near Hamburg, but they recently took center stage over…
Jan. 4: Master Watershed Steward information session, 7 p.m., Berks County Extension, 1238 County Welfare Road, Bern Township. Register for the information sessions: https://extension.psu.edu/masterwatershed-steward-information-session-for-berks-andschuylkill-counties. Webinar…
Berks County Solicitor Christine Sadler has received the 2021 Brady Koch Award from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania’s PA Counties Risk Pool. Since 1996,…
[Editor’s note: This is a new monthly column from the Berks County Conservation District.] By Jennifer A. Brooks Prior to colonial settlement Leni Lenape tribes…
Most people know the Christian stories, teachings, beliefs about the roles of Joseph, Mary and Jesus in the traditions of Christmas. Most also know about…
Dec. 15: Light the Lane holiday, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Clover Hills Vineyard, Breinigsville, Lehigh County. Dave Kline performs Christmas and holiday music at the celebration with…
It makes sense that the Oley Valley would have special traditions to celebrate Christmas. With all of Oley Township on the National Register of Historic…
“I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my…
Often when I write this column I immerse myself in thoughts that make me feel as though I’m writing to each of you on a…
The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: Why are…
Grab those boots and sneakers and take two days with your family to enjoy some agricultural fun and education. You can explore a handful of…
Erin Horack of Robesonia won first place at the National FFA Agriscience competition for her research studying spotted lanternfly DNA and the plant sap of…
Even though the finishing touches are being put on the Hollywood Casino Morgantown and the opening date is closing in, there are still activities for…