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ABOUT THE WEBINAR Local governments in Pennsylvania are faced with questions about solar development and what kind of local regulations should be in place. Solar ordinances in Pennsylvania can vary significantly depending on the municipality. However, there are some common themes and considerations that tend to arise in solar ordinances across the state. Join us…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR Empowering Workers and Reducing Stress, a segment of the Hiring and Retention webinar series, addresses stress resiliency and employee motivation strategies to build performance and enhance the work environment. Work stress is a serious problem for the person who suffers from it and for the organization to which it belongs. On a…
This selection is for an In-Person Beginner class on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. These courses will be held on the following Thursdays: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, and 4/25. Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania…
This selection is for an Online Beginner class on Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. These courses will be held on the following Thursdays: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, and 4/25. Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania…
ABOUT THE WEBINAR The COVID-19 pandemic got a lot of folks engaged in gardening, especially in urban settings, for the first time. While gardening in urban settings can be rewarding, it can come with the risk of exposure to heavy metals and other pollutants that can be found in these polluted soils. During Urban Gardens…
When: April 19, 2024 (7:00 PM-8:00 PM ET) Registration deadline: April 19, 2024 8:00 p.m. Uses and Benefits of Rain Barrels will cover the various uses and benefits of rain barrels for a homeowner. It will also cover a basic construction option for those interested in building a rain barrel on their property. This event…
EQUINOX TO EQUINOX Our classes will be held from 9:00 to 4:00 one Saturday per month. Normally, we hold our first and last class very close to the spring and fall equinoxes in March and September. This season, we're extending class another month into October. We want to make more room for harvest time together…
Our Spring Blossom Experience is a beautiful way to get outside and experience spring. Saturday, April 13, 2024 Hayrides Soul Food BBQ Farmhouse Stickys Twin Valley 4H bunnies and guinea pigs for holding and petting Storytime Face painting Sampling from Kreider Farms, Conabella Farms, and Bella Pizzelle Saturday, April 20, 2024 Hayrides Soul Food BBQ…
Wagon Ride Tour of the Blooming Orchards Approximately 20 minutes, including a stop in the orchard among the blossoming apple and peach trees. Interact and ask questions about the bees and blooms. The wagon will stop in the orchard for you to enjoy the blooms and walk through the orchard to find different bee facts.…
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Knowing basic first aid care for horses can benefit horse owners when dealing with equine emergencies. Horse owners familiar with first aid can assess the situation, provide general care as needed, and know if the situation requires the immediate attention of a veterinarian. Equine First Aid Workshop will give horse owners skills…
Craft your dairy farm's biosecurity plan with PA guidelines to combat Bovine Influenza A. Join our open-house event for expert guidance. Length 1 hour, 30 minutes Language English Dairy Biosecurity Plan Development for Bovine Influenza A (HPAI) Free Description When: Open House Style April 22, 2024 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM) Anticipate 1-1.5 hours Where: Penn State…
This selection is for an In-Person Intermediate Class on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. These courses will be held on the following Tuesdays: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, and 4/23. Berks History Center is pleased to continue offering in-person and online classes that explore the language and culture of the Pennsylvania…
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