Join Berks County Parks & Recreation for April 2025 in the Parks

From Berks County Parks & Recreation Department

The Berks County Parks & Recreation Department continues to present programs promoting nature, history, and outdoor activity throughout the month of April 2025.

Saturday, April 5 | Spring Stroll Wellness Walk | 9 a.m. @ Angora Fruit Farm
Join Parks staff as they get out on the Union Canal Trail to enjoy an hour-long brisk walk with like-minded friends.
Free. | Registration is suggested.

Saturday, April 5 | Volunteer Invasive Removal | 10 a.m. @ Angora Fruit Farm
Come and join Parks staff’s efforts in helping the environment by removing and cutting back on invasive plant populations.
Free. | The event is open to the public.

Tuesday, April 8 | Trail Tales | 10 a.m. @ Bingaman House
This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month partnered with a story and a craft. Geared toward children ages 3-5.
Free. | Registration is required.

Saturday, April 12 | Egg-cellent Eggs! | 10 a.m. to noon @ Gring’s Mill
Discover some truly egg-cellent facts about eggs! We’ll look at birds, insects, and reptiles and share just why eggs are so incredible. Learn to identify common birds’ nests, dissect an egg, peek at evidence of insect eggs, and meet some cold-blooded egg layers too. A non-competitive egg hunt will follow the program. Geared toward families with children ages 5+.
Free. | Registration is required.

Saturday, April 12 | Full Moon Hike | 8 p.m. @ Antietam Lake Park
Walk the trails at Antietam Lake Park on the evening of the full moon!
Free. | Registration is required.

Saturday, April 26 | Healthy Kids Day | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Heritage Center
Berks County Parks and YMCA of Reading & Berks County present a family fun day at the Heritage Center filled with activities. Visit www.ymcarbc.org/ for more information and a full list of activities and vendors.

Saturday, April 26 | Opening Day at the Berks County Heritage Center | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Berks County Heritage Center during the 2025 season. Visit www.countyofberks.com/ for more information.

Sunday, April 27 | City Nature Challenge with iNaturalist & Penn State Berks | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Penn State Berks (Luerssen Building)
Join Berks County Parks and Penn State for a bioblitz! For more information, call Loren Falk at 484-955-0192.
Free. | Registration is required.

Sunday, April 27 | Teacup Birdfeeder Workshop | 1 p.m. @ Beidler House
Join instructor Peggy Allen of Heritage Art and Crafts Studio in making a birdfeeder from upcycled teacups. For more information, call 610-374-8839.
Registration fee is $5. Material fee is $25. | Registration is required.

Register for all programs using the Berks County Parks & Recreation Department’s RecDesk account: countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

Questions? Contact Rec & Special Events Coordinator Lisa Gauker at LGauker@BerksPa.gov or (610) 374-2944, extension 2611.

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