Rentschler Arboretum

Art, nature, and outdoor education meet at Rentschler Arboretum, where fifth-grade Reading School District students worked with members of the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club to create a mural welcoming visitors to the site.

Location

Rentschler Arboretum 200 Arboretum Rd,

Bernville, PA 19506

Project Completion

2023

Project Support

Sponsor:
Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club

PA Council on the Arts

Mural Coordinator:
Michael L. Miller

Painting Partners:

TExpL Academy Students (5th Grade Reading School District)
Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club

About the Project

Fifty Fifth-grade students from the Reading School District collaborated with the Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club to paint a mural on one of the club's buildings at Rentschler Arboretum near Bernville, PA. Guided by educators and experienced club members, the students not only shared their artistic talents but also learned about teamwork, the Appalachian Trail and environmental stewardship. This partnership has added a vibrant touch to the Arboretum, welcoming visitors to a place where art, education, and nature intersect.