Hikes
Beginner Naturalist Walk at Wild Acres (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MAJoin Chelsey Simmons of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for a leisurely guided naturalist walk in Wild Acres Park, a Pittsfield Conservation Area that contains an expansive wetland and forested walking trails. Chelsey will lead participants to observe some of…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACelebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…
Guided Hike Series: Field Farm in South Williamstown
Field Farm Guest House 554 Sloan Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands board member Tamanika Terry Steward for a guided hike at Field Farm in South Williamstown. This 3.3 mile hike will follow along the varied landscapes of Field Farm’s North & Caves Trails viewing active farmland, upland…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Discover Greylock Hikes
Mount Greylock State ReservationAges 12 and older. Guided hike to exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snack, bug spray and sunscreen. Duration up to 3 hours. Rain cancels. Call for details. DATE: Friday,…
Local Geology and disappearing Streams
Field Farm Guest House 554 Sloan Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesLocal geology and disappearing streams, Field Farm Geology Hike The Williamstown of today—its rocky mountain tops, deep valleys, and its layers of sediment and soil—are the result of geological processes acting over time periods from centuries to thousands of millions…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
Tree Identification Walk at Lower Bowker’s Woods (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Lower Bowker's Woods 16 Glendale Middle Rd, Glendale, MA, United StatesJoin Chelsey Simmons, BEAT's programs director, for a tree identification walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods to learn key characteristics of common trees in western Massachusetts and get tips to help identify them. The 1-mile trail meanders along the Housatonic River…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Fall Foliage Sunset Hike
Hoosac Range North AdamsEnjoy the crisp air and beautiful colors of peak fall foliage along the Hoosac Ranges’ hike to Sunset Rock. We will enjoy a special fall treat at the summit as we appreciate the spectacular view of North Adams, Mount Greylock,…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
Fall Spanish Language Hike
This hike is specifically offered to Spanish speakers and those interested in Spanish immersion. The entire trail, mostly flat terrain, is 5 km, or 3 miles, and offers beautiful views of the eastern section of the Housatonic River. Difficulty: Easy, 1.4…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Old Mill Trail Reopening Ceremony
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council to celebrate the recently completed renovations at Old Mill Trail with a FREE, public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the trail’s newly upgraded parking…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…