Cradle of Conservation: Book Talk w/ Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward
October 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Gring’s Mill Recreation Area, 2083 Tulpehocken Road, Reading · Free; registration required
About the event
Gring's Mill Recreation Area hosts an evening with Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward, a historian, author, and director of The Graduate School at Shippensburg University, for a talk on the long history of conservation in Pennsylvania. Drawing on his book "Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania," he traces how the land here has been used and cared for across generations, from indigenous peoples through the region's industrial era.
The discussion follows the shifts in land use and policy that shaped the parks, waterways, and open spaces Berks County residents use today. It is a good fit for anyone curious about local environmental history, the story behind the Tulpehocken corridor, or how past decisions continue to influence the landscape.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the lecture. Seating is limited and registration is required.
