Botany
Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour
Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season. Come prepared for a hike in…
Winter Tree Identification with BNRC
The Boulders Dalton, MAEnjoy a hike at The Boulders while getting to know some of the more common trees in the New England landscape. Identifying trees in the winter can be tough, but we will learn easy techniques for you to practice on…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
Ask a Naturalist
OnlineJoin the Harris Center for Conservation Education's team of talented naturalists to explore some of the region’s most intriguing natural history mysteries, with topics ranging from bird behavior to puzzling plants and enigmatic scat. If you have questions you’d like…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…