Updated August 22, 2024
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Since 2002. Now at www.berkscountynature.org. 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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"Butterfly Identification Walk" at Blue Marsh. 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 48 species of butterflies known from the park will be provided. Meet at the Blue Marsh Visitor's Center off of Palisades Drive. Joint walk with Baird Ornithological Club. Leaders: Karl Gardner 610-987-3281 and Ryan Woolwine 484-883-6461. All welcome. Free. Photograph is of a Hackberry Emperor, a species often seen at this location in August. | ||||||||||
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August 5, 2024 Monday, 7:00 PM Held at the North Museum "Members' Night" Programs by our members. Members share recent sightings, photos, movies, specimens, books, and observations. Meeting is at the North Museum, 400 College Avenue at Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster, PA. Enter at the front door facing the intersection. Non-members welcome. Free |
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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
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