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Join Freida Schmidt as she demonstrates and explains one of the most common and historic methods of soap making. Schmidt will demonstrate the cold process that involves lye, sodium hydroxide and a variety of oils. During the 18th and 19th centuries many families made soap from lye, obtained from wood ash and rainwater along with…
MUSIC: Matt Miskie FOOD: Funnel Cake Factory | Lio Colon Food Bus Visitors can stroll the grounds to view a glistening light display that highlights the historic buildings and landscaping at Gring’s Mill. *FREE* parking and admission. After enjoying the walk-through light display visitors can enjoy food and beverages from local food trucks, warm up…
**Solstice Celebration with King Winter** MUSIC: Crow Hill FOOD: Perk Up Truck | Nano Burger Visitors can stroll the grounds to view a glistening light display that highlights the historic buildings and landscaping at Gring’s Mill. *FREE* parking and admission. After enjoying the walk-through light display visitors can enjoy food and beverages from local food…
Learn how to identify the right kinds of trees to tap and make your very own syrup. Observe the process of taking sap to syrup and see just how much it takes to get the sweet and sticky liquid we love. $5 per person, kids under 3 FREE | Registration Required | Register at TICKETS…
Join Parks staff as we search for sugar maples and tap them for their sweet sap! This is not a drop off program. $5 per child | Registration Required | Register at TICKETS link
Walk the trails on the Union Canal Trail with staff member Kathy Grim to discover Spring ephemeral wildflowers throughout the park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meets at the main parking lot at 230 Angora Rd, Reading. FREE | Registration REQUIRED Register at *TICKETS* Link WAITLISTED, Click link to be added to waitlist
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday with Smokey and friends! Visit with conservation and forestry vendors to play games, get Smokey Bear swag, and learn about efforts to preserve our forests and open spaces. Food trucks on site: Greco’s Ice Creamery, Lio Colon’s Food Bus. FREE | Open to the Public
Come visit the historic 1783 Beidler House for our Spring Open House. Interpreters and volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors through the historic house and talk about what life was like on the property when it was a working farm and mill. Greg Geesaman, an experienced landscaper, gardener, and expert in historical gardening…
Meet your friendly Berks County farmers and producers, who'll be there with a bounty of homegrown goodies and handmade treasures! All tours are FREE as well! You can tour the Hiester Canal Museum, explore the Gruber Wagon Works. Entry is free. Event is from 9AM to 2PM.
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