Get Active
The REACH Project supports communities by improving spaces and providing safe places to walk, and promoting physical activities in community events and classes.
How REACH Builds
Healthier Communities: Physical Activity
Improving spaces and providing safe places to walk and get active, and promoting physical activities in community events and classes at local recreational facilities (eg: local parks).
NEW SUMMER PROGRAM: Racquets and Recipes at Optimist Park in Lebanon
Community Partners
Berks Nature Rx is an easy way to introduce (or re-introduce) nature into your routine weekly life. The Berks County Medical Society and Berks Nature believe that doctors, patients, and the community in general need to utilize the great outdoors to help prevent disease, and as a therapy for physical and mental challenges. Berks Nature Rx program was initially funded in part by United Way of Berks County. We appreciate our current partners, Penn State Health and Berks County Medical Society, for helping us grow the Berks Nature Rx program. Berks Nature Rx
Berks Nature
Berks Nature
Berks Nature is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization that has been serving the Berks County community since 1974. For 41 years we were known as The Berks County Conservancy. While our name has changed, the quality and nature of our conservation projects remain the same. Land, water, trails, community gardens, education programs, State of the Environment, Eco-Camp, and our valued partnerships will continue. You will see this work reflected in the following sub-brands of Berks Nature as we move forward!
We welcome your involvement in many ways! Become a member today, Volunteer, Make a Donation, attend an upcoming program at The Nature Place Get involved today…help to protect nature and connect others to nature!
Two of Berks Nature’s projects have expanded and benefitted from the addition of the REACH team as a local partner. Berks Nature Rx has experienced a significant advertising campaign that resulted in increased participation of people spending more time outside. Our Angelica Creek Trail extension project is moving through approvals and our REACH team has provided resources, input and ideas to help it become a reality. We look forward to our continued partnership with REACH to engage more residents in the City of Reading.
“REACH has helped us advance several of our projects by providing support and expertise. We value partnerships in this community to help connect more people
to nature.”
Tami Shimp,
VP Development & Community Relations
Jeremy Haymaker,
Trail & Preserve Manager
Regan Moll-Dohm,
Director of Communications
Michael Griffith,
Educator & Watershed Specialist
LebValCTA
The Lebanon Valley Community Tennis Association is partnering with REACH to promote the sport of tennis and encourage Lebanon community members to get active. LebValCTA believes kids should not be excluded from tennis because they don’t have enough money, they live in the wrong neighborhood, or they speak the wrong language. Tennis is at its best when it is an inclusive sport, attracting athletes from all walks of life.
Their mission is to provide a safe, accessible, supportive recreational and educational environment that uses tennis instruction and competitive play as community outreach to enhance the quality of life for Lebanon county residents.
Visit LebValCTA.org
“The REACH Team has been a great resource and partner as we work to build collaborations with established community organizations.”
Lebanon Valley Conservancy
Lebanon Valley Conservancy
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy staff and board members continue to work to support and improve our local community and environment. Please feel free to reach out to us via phone, mail, email or Facebook. Take a break today and enjoy nature – it can be a great way to relax and reduce stress!