Family Programming
Geocaching 101
Mount Greylock State ReservationWednesday, June 15, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM For all ages. Engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world — try geocaching (JEE-oh-cash-ing)! This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. Learn the basics. Head out on the…
Family Bike Program at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Mount Greylock State ReservationSaturday, July 16, August 20, and September 17 11:00am – 1:00pm Explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a Park Interpreter and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of…
Family Butterfly Hike & Seek at The Boulders
The Boulders Dalton, MASaturday, July 23 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a Butterfly Hike & Seek around the Boulders in Dalton. You’ll search for butterflies, both real and artificial, and learn a bit about these winged friends…
Family-friendly Hike – Williamstown Rural Lands
Saturday, July 30 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join WRL for a 1.5-mile kid-friendly hike from Margaret Lindley Park to Harmon Pond. We’ll enter the enchanting hemlock forest and meander along the burbling waters of Hemlock Brook. A brief uphill…
Learn-to-Fish Events – MassWildlife
Multiple LocationsLearn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will…
Learn-to-Fish Events – MassWildlife
Multiple LocationsLearn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will…
Learn-to-Fish Events – MassWildlife
Multiple LocationsLearn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will…
Pocumtuck Homelands Festival
Unity Park 56 First Street, Turner Falls, MassachusettsSaturday, August 6 • 10:00 am – 7:00 PM Sunday, August 7 • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM This free two-day celebration at Unity Park in Turners Falls is sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. On Saturday, August 6, families may…
Self-Guided Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Suitable for children and families. Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts are available for different age and skill levels at the Visitor…
Family Summer Discovery Hike at Wild Acres, Pittsfield
Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MAWednesday, August 10 @ 10:00 AM Explore the summer forest on this child-led hike. Interactive signs along the way will guide participants to look at the surroundings from a naturalist’s perspective. We will learn about leaf shapes, singing insects and…
Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops
Conway, MAJoin Earthwork Programs for the Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops! Pre-registration is required at www.earthworkprograms.com. Attend all, some, or one: first come, first served! Audience: Families & Adults Location: Conway, MA SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Survival Kit Essentials…
Full Moon Campfire
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesSaturday, August 13 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM For all ages. Join Park Interpreters for a riveting evening of spooky ghost stories as we celebrate the mysteries of Mount Greylock with the Full “Sturgeon” Moon. Hear compelling tales, spine-tingling legends…
Water Love Movie Nights
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave., Pittsfield, MABring the family for some community, fun-filled movie nights! Water-themed movies will be showing at Westside Riverway Park in Pittsfield on August 13 and 27. Moana — Saturday, August 13, at 7:00 PM. Shark Tale — Saturday, August 27, at…
Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops
Conway, MAJoin Earthwork Programs for the Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops! Pre-registration is required at www.earthworkprograms.com. Attend all, some, or one: first come, first served! Audience: Families & Adults Location: Conway, MA SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Survival Kit Essentials…