From Reading Hospital – Tower Health
Reading Hospital’s Berks Trail Challenge, an initiative that encourages residents to stay active and explore the region’s trail system, returned this month and will continue through October.

Organized by the hospital’s Community Wellness Department, the Berks Trail Challenge is a free, community-based program designed to promote physical activity and connection with nature. This year’s challenge highlights six local trails at popular locations, including the Reading Public Museum, Nolde Forest, Blue Marsh Lake, and more. The trails range in length and difficulty, making the challenge accessible to individuals and families of all ages and fitness levels.

Participants can register at TowerHealth.org/btc and download a Trail Challenge Card to track their progress. The card also provides information on terrain, distance, and other opportunities to explore additional trails.

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The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps youth program offers young people a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conservation, teamwork, and leadership. Participants work outdoors on meaningful projects such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and park beautification—while building valuable job skills. This program is designed to inspire a strong work ethic, environmental stewardship, and personal growth, all within a supportive and engaging team environment.

​Thank you again to the Pagoda Pacers for organizing and hosting the Run for the Ages 2025 at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. This year's race raised $1,252.90 for the Friends of Nolde Forest. This donation and the support of all involved, from participants to volunteers, help keep Nolde Forest the beautiful place that it is for future generations to enjoy.

The Friends of Nolde Forest were selected as the recipient of the April 2025 Kimberton Whole Foods – Wyomissing round-up beneficiaries. As we continue welcoming hundreds of school students to Nolde Forest, managing our natural resources as thoughtful stewards and good neighbors to those downstream, and offering engaging programs to our community.

We hope you’ll support a local, family-owned grocery store, while also helping us do our good work. April is also the month of Earth Day and springtime!