Walks
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…
Rediscovering the Lost Mill Villages of West Pittsfield: Stearnsville, Barkerville, and the Tillotson Osceola Mill
BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United Stateshttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mill-Village-Tour-Color.pdf Learn the rich history of the Mill Villages of West Pittsfield and the Southwest Branch of the Housatonic River. Mills date back to 1768 and provided virtually all of the social and economic growth of the area in the…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
2024 Housatonic Heritage Walks
Multiple LocationsExplore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
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.…
Sunset Walk and Bonfire
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MASunset walk and Bonfire at Housatonic Flats with Berkshire Natural Resources Council Spend one of the shortest days of the year in community with a short meditative walk followed by a cozy fire by the river (weather/fire regulations permitting!) Trail…
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.…
Winter Solstice Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAWinter Solstice Walk Celebrate the change in season. Join for an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail for 3 miles on a level paved surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather, dress…
Winter Tree Identification Walk with BEAT + TOURISTS
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin BEAT’s programs director, Chelsey Simmons, for a winter tree identification walk on the TOURISTS grounds in North Adams, and learn how to identify trees throughout all the seasons with a local naturalist and tree enthusiast! It may be surprising,…
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.…
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…
New Year’s Day Nature Walk at Greylock Glen
Greylock GlenWed. Jan. 1, Sessions from 10:00AM-3:00PM Bring in the New Year the healthy way with a family-friendly nature walk at Greylock Glen. This program will explore gentle, gravel-paved trails through meadows, forests, and wetlands at the foot of Mount Greylock,…
First Day Hike
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAFirst Day Hike Start off the New Year on the right foot. A leisurely, staff-guided 3-mile stroll on the Canalside Rail Trail. Dress in layers and wear winter walking boots. For ages 8 and up. Dogs are welcome on leash.…