Saturday, July 23 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Floodplains are uncommon in Massachusetts, but they offer a wealth of environmental benefits. Floodplain forests host rare plant and wildlife habitat, offer climate resiliency by storing stormwater during floods, and, of course, store carbon. Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a walk at BNRC’s Housatonic Flats reserve, special for its floodplain forest that sits right along the Housatonic River. We will learn about the ecosystem benefits of floodplain forests and how to identify some of the plants that specialize in growing there.

Distance: 0.9 miles

Difficulty: Easy (little elevation gain, slow pace)

For questions or to RSVP, email Charlotte at chood@bnrc.org (up to 12 participants).

Well behaved dogs allowed on leash.