This leisurely paddle will take you through the ecologically rich Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in Lenox. Watch for swallows, herons, kingfishers, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the scenic and meandering Housatonic River and learn about why the waterway…
The evening is a great time to search for wildlife at Pleasant Valley. In this naturalist-guided hike, learn about the sanctuary's resident beavers and how other animals benefit from the ponds that they create. We will also learn how to…
Enjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…
Join this BNRC-hosted online event with MassWildlife Biologist Nathan Buckhout to learn about the life history of beavers in Massachusetts and their past and current statuses. Nathan will touch on human-beaver conflict and some of the laws surrounding beaver management…
Join Cary Institute for an in-person and virtual book talk featuring author Leila Philip. In conversation with Cary President Dr. Joshua Ginsberg, Philip will discuss her new book: Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America. In Beaverland, Philip reveals the…
Beat the winter blues with this nature-related film series and a fun activity, all in the comfort of our Visitor Center theater! Offered every second Sunday, January through March. March’s feature film is Beaver by Stephen Lowe. Follow the story of a family…
Saturday, May 28 from 1 to 3 PM Hike to Newcomb Pond, one of Dyken Pond’s prettiest and most secluded wetlands. Learn about the otters and beavers who live in this special area before placing a trail camera in an attempt…
Saturday, January 29th @ 10:00-11:30AM Discover what the winter lives of the ever-busy beavers at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary consist of. We will take a short walk over sloping and sometimes wet or rocky trails to explore the beaver ponds…