Berks Nature

Berks Nature is proud to welcome five new members to our Board of Directors: Doug Dahms, David L George, Chris Hawk, James Kohler, and Terry Reed. They join our dedicated group of volunteer Board members that help guide the good work of Berks Nature and represent us in the community. Six newly elected Officers helm the Board, including Kirsten Deysher serving as the Board Chair. Deysher will serve as the Chair of Berks Nature’s Board of Directors for the next two years as we continue to grow in the community and develop our next strategic plan. Please join us in welcoming the entire 2025 Board of Directors: Officers Kirsten Deysher, Chair; Beth M. Kohl Kohl, Vice Chair; Eric Jenkins, Corporate Secretary; Nicholas Bieber, Treasurer; Christin Kelley, Immediate Past Chair Directors Nicholas Bieber – Herbein + Company, Inc. Doug Dahms – Retired Kirsten Deysher – Entech Engineering Jeffrey Euclide – Retired David George, MD – Retired Dr. Terry Hand – Retired Christopher Hartman – Hartman, Valeriano, Magovern & Lutz, P.C. Chris Hawk – Hawk Environmental Consulting Darryl Jenkins – Chester Water Authority Eric Jenkins – Jenklein LLC and FM&C Tim Keeler - Proasys Christin Kelley – Folino Estates Beth M. Kohl Kohl – Barley Snyder James Kohler – Mitsubishi Chemical Group Tanya Melendez – 18th Wonder Improvement Association Terry Reed – Retired Berks Nature is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization that has been serving the Berks County community since 1974. We believe that nature is essential to our quality of life. Our work centers around this value, from land preservation and trail management, to community gardens and environmental education, to our State of the Environment report and summer Eco-Camp; protecting, stewarding, and connecting people to nature and Berks County’s unique mosaic of natural resources. We welcome your involvement in many ways! Become a Champion of Nature, Volunteer, make a Donation, or attend an upcoming program at The Nature Place. Get involved today…your local action can have a global impact. Visit berksnature.org for more info! We believe nature is essential to our quality of life. Learn more about our programs and upcoming events at berksnature.org.