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 November 2026.
Saturday, Nov. 7 | Wellness Walk | 9 a.m. @ Gring’s Mill
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.
Sunday, Nov. 8 | The Forest Year: A Conversation with Author Ethan Tapper | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Gring’s Mill Barn
Join forester and Vermont-native Ethan Tapper as he shares stories and insights into his newly published book, The Forest Year. This highly anticipated second book is an exploration of birds, trees, flowers, phenology, community, reciprocity, resilience, and stewardship, painted across the seasons of a single year. Listen to excerpts from the book, join the conversation about our changing environment, and purchase your own copy to share.
$10.00 per person. | Registration is required.
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | Trail Tales | 10 a.m. @ Berks County Heritage Center
Get wrapped up in a trail tale and discover plants and animal friends in our parks. This toddler-age program focuses on a nature topic each month, partnered with a story and a craft. Geared towards children ages 3 to 5.
Free. | Registration is required.
Saturday, Nov. 14 | Rocks, Rock! and Mysterious Minerals | 10 a.m. @ Berks County Heritage Center
Come on out for a hands-on geology experience where everyone becomes a mineral detective. You’ll explore real mineral samples, test their properties with streak plates, magnifiers, pennies, and nails, and learn how geologists figure out what’s what.
Free. | Registration is required.
Sunday, Nov. 15 | Christmas Past on Penn Street | 2 p.m. @ Berks County Heritage Center
Join local historian Richard Polityka for a photographic presentation that explores the nostalgia and joy of celebrating Christmas in downtown Reading.
Free. | Registration is required.
Wednesday, Nov. 18 | Junk Journaling | 6 p.m. @ Berks County Heritage Center
This is an open session-style class where journaling friends can gather. Some art materials are provided, but please bring your own book and any supplies you would like to include in your journal.
Free. | Registration is required.
Friday, Nov. 20 | Friday Workshop: Cast Resin | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ Berks County Heritage Center
Preserve the beauty of the natural world in cast resin with this two-hour workshop that will guide participants through casting and creating a wearable piece of jewelry or suncatcher from found natural objects. Resin is provided; bring your own materials.
$15.00 per person. | Registration is required.
Tuesday, Nov. 24 | Full Moon Hike | 5 p.m. @ Berks Leisure Area
Walk the Union Canal Trail on the evening of the Full Moon. Wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring a flashlight. We’ll be outside the entire time, so dress warmly.
Free. | 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 ext. 2611.
