Berks County Conservation District

09/12/2026

Save the date! 🎯

Our 8th Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser is happening October 2nd at Wing Pointe Sporting Clays, and we're looking for local businesses to help make it a success!

We're currently seeking:

🎁 Raffle donations: gift cards, products, or services from your business
🤝 Sponsors: levels range from $200 to $1,000

Every contribution helps support the Berks County Envirothon and gets your business in front of the community. It's a great way to show your support for conservation right here in Berks County! 💚

Interested in donating or sponsoring? Reach out to Jennifer Brooks at [email protected] or 610.372.4657 ext. 212.

09/09/2026

🦟 West Nile Virus Update 🦟

Although West Nile Virus activity is lower than last year, we still want everyone to take the proper precautions to protect against mosquito bites. Here's what we're asking of all our residents:

🕒 Stay indoors during peak mosquito hours
Dawn to dusk is prime mosquito time, so plan accordingly

👖 Cover up when possible
Long sleeves, pants, and closed toed shoes help keep exposed skin protected

🧴 Use bug spray
Look for repellent containing at least 30% DEET

💧 Remove standing water from your property
Birdbaths, wheelbarrows, tarps, old tires, buckets, flowerpots, and kids' toys can all hold water and become mosquito breeding grounds. Reducing the mosquito population takes a community effort!

Have questions or a mosquito related issue on your property? Reach out to our Mosquito-borne Disease Control Program Coordinator, Trevor Blackwood at 610.372.4657 ext. 216 or [email protected]

Thanks to City Of Reading, PA - Government for partnering with us to help spread the word! 🤝

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day

In honor of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We'll be back to regular hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 💚

09/02/2026

🎯 Save the Date! Our Sporting Clay Fundraiser is coming up on Friday, October 2nd!

Join us at Wing Pointe Sporting Clays in Hamburg for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and a great cause. Registration begins at 1:00pm, rain or shine!

💥 What's included: 50 clay targets and dinner following the shoot, all for $80 per person.

🏆 Register as an individual or bring a team of four!

💚 Why it matters: All proceeds benefit the Berks County Envirothon, supporting environmental education for local students.

📝 Ready to sign up? Visit www.berkscd.com or use this link to grab your registration form: https://bit.ly/3S8IUUK

Or reach out to Jennifer Brooks at [email protected]. Forms and payment are due by September 12th!

We can't wait to see you out there! 🦆

09/01/2026

Save the date! We're gearing up for our 8th Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser at Wing Pointe Sporting Clays on Friday, October 2nd, and we're looking for sponsors to help make it a success!

Every dollar raised supports the Berks County Envirothon, giving local high school students hands-on environmental and agricultural learning experiences in wildlife, aquatics, soils, forestry, and more.

🥇 Event Sponsor – $1,000
🍽️ Dinner Sponsor – $500
🎪 Station Sponsor – $200
🎁 General Sponsor – any amount welcome!

Download the sponsorship paperwork here: https://f.mtr.cool/n4qngjlav5

Registration is due by September 25th. Questions? Reach out to Jennifer Brooks at [email protected] or 610.372.4657 ext. 212.

08/31/2026

🍎 Save the date! We're excited to share that the Berks County Department of Agriculture is hosting a second Pop-Up Farm Market at the Berks County Heritage Center, in partnership with Berks County Parks and Recreation Department

📅 September 12, 2026
🕘 9am to 2pm
🎟️ Free entry!

More details to come. Questions in the meantime? Call (610) 378-1844 or email [email protected].

08/27/2026

💚 We're proud of how far we've come!

08/20/2026

Come join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Berks County Heritage Center, from 9AM to 2PM!

Come meet the people who grow and make your food, like Laissa’s Baked Goods and Griesemer Beekeeping LLC!

Berks County Parks and Recreation Department will have free tours and other fun activities!

We can't wait to see you!

08/20/2026

🦟 Spotted Lanternflies Are Back in the News!

WFMZ talked with our very own District Executive, Dean Druckenmiller, about spotted lanternfly control as we head into mating and egg laying season. Here's what you need to know 👇

🪤 Circle traps are one of the most effective options. Wrap one around a tree and the insects climb up into the netting, where they get caught in a small bag attached to the trap.

⚠️ Sticky bands work too, but use caution. They're very effective against spotted lanternflies, but they have been reported to also catch birds and other wildlife by mistake. If you use them, check them often. Rip or cut the band in half after installing reducing the width and ability to catch beneficial insects and other wildlife

🥾 Every insect counts. Squishing one spotted lanternfly now can prevent 30 to 40 more from hatching next season.

The good news? Control efforts here in Berks County are working, our local population isn't nearly as high as it was a few years ago. But other parts of the state are just now seeing spotted lanternflies for the first time, so the fight isn't over yet.

Read the full story here: https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/spotted-lanternflies-popping-back-up-again-how-experts-say-you-can-help-keep-population-down/article_974594e0-f615-4e2f-a8ef-112f5a25819e.html -source=Homepage-Top-Stories

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69 News Reporter Sydney Kay was in Berks County with what experts are saying about these invasive insects.