Family Programming
“Night Owl Night” Self-Guided StoryWalk
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MAThe StoryWalk® book Night Owl Night by Susan Edwards Richmond will be on display at Housatonic Flats in Great Barrington. Join this self-guided adventure! Learn about capture-and-release research through this mother-daughter story about owl conservation. This book is offered in…
Family Gratitude Hike
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve Rt. 23, Great Barrington, MAJoin Taylor of BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration and gratitude along the Meadow Trail at Thomas & Palmer Brook. This event will include an interactive gratitude walk as we share our thankfulness for these lands in…
Family Christmas Bird Count
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MAJoin Mass Audubon and the Hampshire Bird Club for the Family Christmas Bird Count at Arcadia. This free event offers a unique opportunity to engage in games and activities focused on local bird species while participating in a time-honored tradition…
Yule Log Celebration at Dyken Pond Center
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYCelebrate the ancient tradition of the Yule Log. Hear the story of the Yule Log and why the days are getting shorter and the nights longer at this time of year. Search for a hidden Yule Log, which will be…
Christmas Bird Count for Kids and Families
The Hitchcock Center 845 West St., Amherst, MASponsored by Hampshire Bird Club All Ages Welcome Free - Registration Appreciated Do you want to learn more about birds? Would you like to contribute to science? Join birdwatchers all over America in the Christmas Bird Count (CBC)! The CBC…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 12/20: Deer; 12/27: Ducks, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 12/20: Deer; 12/27: Ducks, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied by…
Winter Warm Up Family Hike
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MAJoin Taylor of BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for a seasonal walk to celebrate winter’s magic at Housatonic Flats! On this family-friendly hike, savor the crisp, refreshing air, marvel at the quiet beauty of the landscape, and appreciate the simple…