Updated May 25, 2025
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Since 2002. Now at www.berkscountynature.org/index.html. Nature Activities of Organizations in Berks County, Pennsylvania |
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This site contains information about programs, field trips,
exhibits, and organizations relating to natural history in
and around Berks County, Pennsylvania. Programs and events are open to
the public.
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June 7, 2025 Saturday 10 AM
FIELD TRIP
"Butterfly Identification Walk" at Green Hills Preserve We will view at a distance and for a good look we will capture some butterflies and put them in viewing jars so you can get a close look before releasing them. A checklist of the 40 species of butterflies known from the park will be provided. Take PA-10 south to PA-568. Turn right (west) for 1/2 mile to Gunhart Rd. Turn right. Park on right in about 1/4 mile. (553 Gunhart Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540) Joint walk with Baird Ornithological Club. Leaders: Karl Gardner 610-987-3281 and Ryan Woolwine 484-883-6461. Bad weather will cancel (or reschedule). All welcome. Children friendly. Free. |
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It has now been 11 years since this pest was discovered in North America. The SPOTTED LANTERNFLY (Lycorma delicatula) What to look for And more at Management Guide, Identification, and Life Cycle This insect (a plant hopper native to SE Asia) was discovered for the first time in North America in September 2014. It is a potential threat to an array of plants from herbaceous plants to trees, not only locally, but for the continent. |
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You are also invited to the butterfly walks found at the link at the top
of the page. |
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