Walks
First Day Hike
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASave the Date! First Day Hike with Great Falls Discovery Center Get the 2023 New Year started off on the right foot! Enjoy a leisurely staff-guided 3-mile stroll on the Canalside Rail Trail, a gentle, level route. Be prepared for…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Winter Tree Identification
The Boulders Dalton, MAEnjoy a hike at The Boulders while you get to know trees up close and personal. We will learn techniques to help identify trees in the winter and discuss the natural history of some of our more common species of…
Family Self-Guided StoryWalk/Paseo de los cuentos autoguiado
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MAWalk 1 mile and learn about different animal tracks! Animals are all around us. While we may not often see them, we can see signs that they have been there. Some signs might be simple footprints in snow or mud…
Forest Bathing Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAOpen to ages 8 and older. A guided slow and intentional woodland walk to de-stress and re-connect with nature. No previous experience necessary. Dress appropriately for winter weather, wear winter boots (or snowshoes) and hiking poles. Part of the Mountain…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesThroughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Family Winter Exploration Walk
Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesWhat do animals do when it snows? Where do insects go in the winter? How do animals find food? Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore winter animal adaptations at Berlin Mountain on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk.…
Mindfulness Forest Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFree for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Space is limited, pre-registration required…
Family Friendly Winter Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Join walk guide Sandy to invite present moment awareness, reduce stress, and gain inspiration by incorporating elements of meditation and mindful breathing. FREE for all ages and skill levels. Dress for winter weather. Pre-registration required at (413)…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Wildlife Signs and Tree Bark/Señales de fauna y corteza de árbol
The Boulders Dalton, MAFollow the signs along the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Each sign shares interesting and fun information to engage in observation and discovery! This is offered in English and Español. The self-guided Easy Naturalist: Wildlife Sign and Tree Bark walk will be…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Mindfulness Forest Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFree for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Space is limited, pre-registration required…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Forest Bathing Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAOpen to ages 8 and older. A guided slow and intentional woodland walk to de-stress and re-connect with nature. No previous experience necessary. Dress appropriately for winter weather, wear winter boots (or snowshoes) and hiking poles. Part of the Mountain…
Winter Festival
Clapp Park 233 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin the City of Pittsfield, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), Mass Audubon, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for this free family winter fun day in the great outdoors! There will be sled racing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, and birdwatching activities…
Nice and 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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…