Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Explore the Fauna, Flora, and Cultural History of Waconah Falls
Waconah Falls State Park North Street, DaltonLed by Naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director, Aimee Gelinas, this hike will weave through hemlock groves, glacial erratics and along a cascading brook and falls. Participants will learn about the flora (plants, trees, wild edibles), the fauna (signs of wildlife)…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, LanesboroughFor children and families. Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. We have several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. This program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. Free.…
Animals in Winter
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, LanesboroughFor all ages. Explore how animals and birds adapt to the changing seasons. Discover which animals hibernate, migrate, or change appearance. Chose a storybook, craft activity, or a take-home project. Designed as a self-guided activity or may be led by…
Arcadia Folk Festival
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary 127 Combs Rd, EasthamptonSignature Sounds and Mass Audubon are excited to announce the 5th annual Arcadia Folk Festival presented by Danco Modern! This outdoor fall musical event brings the community together around music in the heart of the Valley to celebrate nature and…
Explore the Fauna, Flora, and Cultural History of The Old Mill Trail
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., HinsdaleThis easy hike will follow the Housatonic River and will feature riverbank, forest, and floodplain ecology. Participants will learn about the flora (plants, trees, wild edibles), the fauna (signs of wildlife), and the cultural history of this unique conservation land…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – A Woodland Hike from Gould Farm to the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery
Gould Farm 100 Gould Road, MontereyPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Learn about Gould Farm’s history,…
March to End Fossil Fuels
New York CityThere has never been more urgency to end the era of fossil fuels. We have a small window of time to turn things around for a livable future – and we need an unprecedented movement that pushes our world leaders…