Rock Hollow Woods, a nonprofit environmental learning center that offers programming for people of all ages, will present a golf scramble on Monday, Sept. 12, at Manor Golf Club, 153 Bran Road, Reading.

Participants in the first-time event will enjoy competing in a round of golf that includes use of a cart, lunch and dinner and chances to win prizes. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a shotgun scramble at noon. The event is open to golfers age 21 and over.

"When they arrive, they will get a lunch ticket that can be used at the golf course," explained Michelle Zeitz, executive director. Dinner, which will be provided by Mission BBQ, will include meat sandwiches, two side dishes and cornbread. "People can order extras if they want to to take home to their families. Zeitz said. "We also have chocolate chip cookies donated from DoubleTree."

Several contests will be featured during the afternoon, including closest-to-the-pin and longest drive. There will also be an award for first place and a consolation prize for the last-place finisher.

Proceeds from the first-time event will benefit "The Road That Leads the Way" capital campaign, which is raising funds to create a new driveway, which will allow better access to the center. "(We need) space (for visitors) to safety travel in and out of our organization," said Zeitz. "We need to build a bigger, safer driveway."

The idea of the golf outing is not only to raise money for the center, but also to make people aware of all the nature programs available at Rock Hollow Woods, which is located at 615 Rock Hollow Road, Birdsboro. "At registration, we will have posters and brochures of what we offer and the plan from our capital campaign," stated Zeitz. "Fundraising is easier when people know your organization and its mission."

Rock Hollow Woods recently completed its season of summer camps for children and will soon begin its fall programming, which will run from September through May. Nature PreK will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Toddler Time on the Trail for children under age 5 and their guardians will run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and Homeschool Happenings will be offered on Wednesdays for students in kindergarten through grade eight.

"All are taught by certified educators, which is what we pride ourselves on," said Zeitz. "Throughout the year, we have a lot of adult and seasonal programs for families. Our adult programs range from yoga and painting to nature photography and mindful walks. There are family programs like our Owl Prowl. We have Fall Fest activities that involve storytelling and pumpkin decorating, and at Christmastime we have programs for families and children that involve holiday crafts."

For more information about the golf tournament and to register by Thursday, Sept. 1, visit http://www.rockhollowwoods.org and choose Programs and then Adult Programs. A link to register is also available at http://www.facebook.com/rockhollowwoods by choosing Events. For more information about upcoming programs, visit the previously mentioned websites.