Berks Nature
Land Trust
Mission or Purpose
The Berks Conservancy was established as a non-profit membership organization in 1974, with a mission to preserve Berks County’s unique cultural and environmental heritage for the benefit of future generations. To fulfill that mission, we have focused our efforts on preserving agricultural land and open space; protecting the quality of our streams and ground water; preserving historic landmarks and scenic landscapes; and by promoting those values which contribute to a sustainable future for our community. In 2015, Berks Conservancy became Berks Nature, encompassing Berks Nature Conservancy, Berks Nature Trails, Berks Nature Eco-camp and Berks Nature Education.
Contact Information
575 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, PA, 19607
(610) 372-4992
http://www.berksnature.org
Organizational Information
Type of Organization
Year Founded
1974
Number of Staff
27
PA Counties of Operation
Adopted S&P
Yes
Land Conservation Figures in PA
Total Acres Conserved
13,051
Acres Owned
921
Acres Under Easement
11,292
Acres Transferred to Public Agency†
793
Other Acres Protected‡
44
Figures last updated April 2026
Notes
† Pertains to land that has been acquired by the land trust and then reconveyed to a local, county or state, state or federal government entity for conservation purposes.
‡ Other pertains to assistance in transactions including preparation and negotiation work and/or the reconveyance of land to another private conservation organization.