| Tickets On Sale Now! An Evening with Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods. |
March 24, 2009 RACC Miller Center for the Arts Tickets On Sale Now! Order online or call 610-372-4992 x100.
 General $50.00 Classroom Teachers $30.00 Ticket price includes a copy of Last Child in the Woods.
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres:
5:00 p.m. Presentation: 6:00 p.m.
Followed by Book Signing and Desserts and Coffee
Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. Louv's message has started an international back-to-nature campaign. His book and lecture will change the way you think about our future and the future of children.
Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities are still available! Please call Tami Shimp at the Berks County Conservancy at 610-372-4992 ext. 110 for more information. |
| Nature in Berks Photo Contest |
We're looking for inspiring, spectacular nature photography that represents the wildlife and landscape, human involvement or recreational opportunities in Berks County.
 The Berks County Conservancy 2009 Nature in Berks Photo Contest is open to all photographers and will be organized into four divisions:Division 1: Grades K-4 Division 2: Grades 5-8 Division 3: Grades 9-12 Division 4: Adult (over 18 years old)
Over $1,500 worth of prizes will be awarded. The top three photographs in each category will be put on display at our Evening with Richard Louv lecture on March 24, 2009 at the RACC Miller Center for the Arts.
Contest Rules
1. The Berks County Conservancy invites all Berks County residents and school students to submit up to three color or black & white photographs depicting a scene in nature.
2. Your photo must depict a scene within Berks County.
3. The contest is open to all skill levels. Photos will be judged on a wide range of criteria, including creativity, originality and composition. Photos become the property of the Berks County Conservancy for nonprofit use.
Contest DeadlineEmail your photos to kim.lewis@berks-conservancy.org by February 28, 2009. We cannot accept photos larger than 2 MB in size. Please include name, address and phone number along with your grade and school district if applicable.
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 This 100% Polyester Charcoal Gray Fleece Full-Zipper Jacket with pockets and green embroidery is great for hiking outdoors in cooler weather.
Purchase your fleece in our online store today for only $42.00 each! Also, check out our other Berks County items for your unique gift-giving ideas. |
Our Winter '09 Newsletter and Annual Report was sent to members this week. Inside the report, you will find a sample of our many exciting accomplishments for 2008. We are also proud to recognize our many donors and friends who help to make our work possible, and help to make Berks County a healthier place to live. To read our annual report online, 
