Calling all nature lovers in Pennsylvania! Join Blueberries and Fire: A Summer Fest at Eales on August 2 at the Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve and spend a Sunday morning reconnecting with nature. Leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind as you pick fresh blueberries, make blueberry lemonade, learn about prescribed fire and habitat conservation, discover native plants and wildlife, and so much more. It’s a family-friendly event, so bring your loved ones, young and old, for a day of outdoor fun. Proceeds raised will support The Nature Conservancy whose mission is “to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.”

Date: Aug 02, 2026

Time: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET (UTC -04:00h)

Location: Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve, 222 In The Deed, Jessup, PA 18434, United States

Join The Nature Conservancy and partners for Blueberries and Fire, a summer celebration at TNC’s Eales Preserve that brings together blueberry picking, wildlife discoveries and hands‑on learning about prescribed fire and habitat conservation.

This family‑friendly festival is your chance to explore the barrens in peak summer, snack on fresh blueberries, and learn how intentional fire helps keep these rare ecosystems healthy and thriving. Whether you’re up for a guided hike or prefer to wander at your own pace, there’s something for everyone.

What to Expect:

• Guided hike options
• Blueberry and huckleberry picking
• Blueberry lemonade making
• Prescribed fire education and games
• Hands-on activities for kids
• Ice cream truck

Did you know that a single cup of blueberries contains about 25% of your daily vitamin C needs and provides brain-boosting antioxidants? Discover what makes them so special, and their fascinating connection to fire, at Blueberries and Fire: A Summer Fest this August. Register for this berry sweet event here today!