City of Reading Highlights Sustainability Achievements, Secures $250,000 Forestry Grant
The City of Reading, Pennsylvania, has announced significant sustainability accomplishments and initiatives from October 2026. These efforts include securing a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Community Conservation Partnerships Program for urban forestry. This funding will support tree planting, local tree stewardship, and workforce development for young adults through the Reading Conservation Corps. The Corps, a partnership with the City's Public Works Department and Berks Nature, completed several projects in 2026, such as building community gardens, installing a watering system at Oakbrook Community Garden, establishing a native tree nursery, and removing invasive plants from various parks and preserves. Additionally, Keep Reading Beautiful received a $2,500 Investment Award for its Black Walnut Legacy Initiative at the 2026 Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Conference, which aims to preserve historic black walnut trees. City of Reading Sustainability Man...
