| Monthly Newsletter: September 2022 What is happening at Rock Hollow Woods? Owl Prowl; September 23, 2022- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Join us on an Owl Prowl at Rock Hollow Woods on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Learn about Pennsylvania's native owls, their calls, fun facts about how they've evolved into one of our animals of the night. We'll begin with a short discussion and then we will hike the trails at dusk listening and looking for our feathered friends, and we're sure to see some other interesting critters along the way! The final Members Only Open Trail Day of 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Not a member? Join today! Registration for Toddler Time on the Trail (Monday/Wednesday/Friday offerings) and Homeschool Happenings are now OPEN ! These programs fill up fast so register today. Yoga in the Great Outdoors- Monday evenings from 6:00-7:15 p.m. There is still time to get your 'Yoga in the Great Outdoors - 2022 Series PUNCH CARD!' Purchasing a Series Punch Card gives you access to attend FOUR Monday evening yoga practices in the fall of 2022. Monday Evenings: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. September 12, 19, & 26 October 3 Join Tracy Wahl for a 75-minute gentle flow yoga class in the great outdoors. Tracy is an incredible instructor that teaches to a variety of levels of experience. Yoga in the Great Outdoors is an adult class that is offered Monday evenings. CLICK HERE for more information and to register today! Anyone that has visited Rock Hollow Woods can understand the need for a safer driveway . With the current change in the economic environment, as well as the increased community focus, desire, and necessity to be in nature, Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center has gained attention and recognition within Berks County. Expanding access to Rock Hollow Woods will ultimately benefit our community by providing increased access to residents, creating a safer ecosystem, and providing environmental education to those who may not otherwise have access. A donation to a large nonprofit organization might have the same effect as a drop in a bucket, but to our organization your support is more like a tidal wave of relief! Please visit our Road that Leads the Way fundraiser page for more information and to give your support today! SUPPORT TODAY In August we enjoyed a variety of educational programs... Five summer camps, Yoga in the Great Outdoors, two Administrative/Staff Retreats, and Nature Pre-K's Family Meet and Greet! Art Exploration through Nature Woodland Wonders; Creatures & Critters Eclectic Camp Toddler Time on the Trail Toddler Time; Wet & Wild Camp Reading SD Admin Retreat Yoga in the Great Outdoors Reading SD Admin Retreat Nature Pre-K Family Meet & Greet Gratitude Corner We are so grateful for the many ways you continue to support Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center! Thank you to this month's donors: AMG Charitable Gift Foundation (Eric Wiseman), Ayers Insurance, Bertie's Inn, Lauren Brown & Ken Domenick, Connie Cammaranno, CP Tactical Solutions, Customer's Bank, Meg Cowan-French, Kelly Cox, Joanna Esposto, Rita Gamache, Rochelle Grey, Ashley Kennedy, Amy Langman, Nanette Markey, Andy & Barb McCarney (In memory of Betty Jane Griffin), Mountz Disposal, Heidi Raimato, Reading Plastic and Metal Advanced Machining, Riverfront Federal Credit Union, Jan & Mike Slater, Smith Chiropractic and Wellness, Stitzer's Auto Body, MaryAnne Stout, Truist Wealth, UGI Utilities Inc., and Village Motors Inc. Thank you for the gifts that are being used at Rock Hollow Woods: Amy Langmang, Michelle Zeitz. Thank you for the amazing volunteers who help at Rock Hollow Woods: ~Lily Weller, Caden Siegle, and Christina Nulton for engaging with children during summer camps. ~Jared Brandt for visiting our Eclectic Camp and teaching us about owl adaptations. ~RHW's Development Committee for organizing our upcoming Golf Tournament. ~Elise Wang for completing her Gold Award Girl Scout project by creating a pollinator garden next to our learning center at Rock Hollow Woods! ~Tom Braksator for spending 40 hours tearing out and replacing a wooden bridge over the creek, replacing the see saws in Poet’s Corner, finishing the Hideaway Pavilion, and spending time cleaning up the area near the old steel barn. Jared Brandt visited us from French Creek State Park! Elise Wang created a pollinator garden using native plants and flowers Tom Braksator volunteered 40 hours as part of his company's sabbatical program! Please help us spread the word by sharing this with a friend! DONATE to support our mission Visit Our Site Check us out on social media! |
Monthly Newsletter: September 2022 | |
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Owl Prowl; September 23, 2022- 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | | |
Join us on an Owl Prowl at Rock Hollow Woods on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Learn about Pennsylvania's native owls, their calls, fun facts about how they've evolved into one of our animals of the night. We'll begin with a short discussion and then we will hike the trails at dusk listening and looking for our feathered friends, and we're sure to see some other interesting critters along the way! | |
The final Members Only Open Trail Day of 2022 is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Not a member? Join today! | |
Registration for Toddler Time on the Trail (Monday/Wednesday/Friday offerings) and Homeschool Happenings are now OPEN! These programs fill up fast so register today. | |
Yoga in the Great Outdoors- Monday evenings from 6:00-7:15 p.m. | | |
There is still time to get your 'Yoga in the Great Outdoors - 2022 Series PUNCH CARD!' Purchasing a Series Punch Card gives you access to attend FOUR Monday evening yoga practices in the fall of 2022.
Monday Evenings: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
September 12, 19, & 26
October 3
Join Tracy Wahl for a 75-minute gentle flow yoga class in the great outdoors. Tracy is an incredible instructor that teaches to a variety of levels of experience. Yoga in the Great Outdoors is an adult class that is offered Monday evenings. CLICK HERE for more information and to register today!
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Anyone that has visited Rock Hollow Woods can understand the need for a safer driveway. With the current change in the economic environment, as well as the increased community focus, desire, and necessity to be in nature, Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center has gained attention and recognition within Berks County. Expanding access to Rock Hollow Woods will ultimately benefit our community by providing increased access to residents, creating a safer ecosystem, and providing environmental education to those who may not otherwise have access.
A donation to a large nonprofit organization might have the same effect as a drop in a bucket, but to our organization your support is more like a tidal wave of relief!
Please visit our Road that Leads the Way fundraiser page for more information and to give your support today!
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In August we enjoyed a variety of educational programs...
Five summer camps, Yoga in the Great Outdoors, two Administrative/Staff Retreats, and Nature Pre-K's Family Meet and Greet!
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Nature Pre-K Family Meet & Greet | | |
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We are so grateful for the many ways you continue to support Rock Hollow Woods Environmental Learning Center!
Thank you to this month's donors: AMG Charitable Gift Foundation (Eric Wiseman), Ayers Insurance, Bertie's Inn, Lauren Brown & Ken Domenick, Connie Cammaranno, CP Tactical Solutions, Customer's Bank, Meg Cowan-French, Kelly Cox, Joanna Esposto, Rita Gamache, Rochelle Grey, Ashley Kennedy, Amy Langman, Nanette Markey, Andy & Barb McCarney (In memory of Betty Jane Griffin), Mountz Disposal, Heidi Raimato, Reading Plastic and Metal Advanced Machining, Riverfront Federal Credit Union, Jan & Mike Slater, Smith Chiropractic and Wellness, Stitzer's Auto Body, MaryAnne Stout, Truist Wealth, UGI Utilities Inc., and Village Motors Inc.
Thank you for the gifts that are being used at Rock Hollow Woods:
Amy Langmang, Michelle Zeitz.
Thank you for the amazing volunteers who help at Rock Hollow Woods:
~Lily Weller, Caden Siegle, and Christina Nulton for engaging with children during summer camps.
~Jared Brandt for visiting our Eclectic Camp and teaching us about owl adaptations.
~RHW's Development Committee for organizing our upcoming Golf Tournament.
~Elise Wang for completing her Gold Award Girl Scout project by creating a pollinator garden next to our learning center at Rock Hollow Woods!
~Tom Braksator for spending 40 hours tearing out and replacing a wooden bridge over the creek, replacing the see saws in Poet’s Corner, finishing the Hideaway Pavilion, and spending time cleaning up the area near the old steel barn.
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Jared Brandt visited us from French Creek State Park! | | |
Elise Wang created a pollinator garden using native plants and flowers | | |
Tom Braksator volunteered 40 hours as part of his company's sabbatical program! | | |
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Please help us spread the word by sharing this with a friend! | |
Check us out on social media! | |
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