Walks
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore 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…
Walk Through an Old Growth Forest at Ice Glen Ravine (Housatonic Heritage Walks)
Goodrich Memorial Park 2 Park Street, Stockbridge, MA, United StatesJoin this small excursion with Chelsey Simmons from Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) through one of the oldest forests in Massachusetts, where you'll walk among trees that are hundreds of years old and through a lush landscape of boulders thick…
The Geology of Gill and Vicinity: The Best Place in the World to Study Geology
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAProfessor Emeritus Richard Little presents his new 25-minute movie, The Geology of Gill and Vicinity: The Best Place in the World To Study Geology. Dive into the deep history preserved in our local rocks and landscape. Learn about the birth…
Housatonic Heritage: A Walk Into the Past at Steepletop (BNRC)
Steepletop Reserve 648 New Marlborough-Monterey Rd., New Marlborough, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for one of the last Housatonic Heritage Walks of 2023! At 1,230 acres, Steepletop Reserve is the Berkshire Natural Resources Council’s largest reserve, containing five miles of marked and maintained trails, all on easy grades.…
Beaver Pond Storytime and Nature Walk
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin author Becky Cushing Gop to celebrate the launch of her picture book, What Goes on Inside a Beaver Pond? inspired by the beavers of Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Fun for all ages. In partnership with South Berkshire…
Guided Walk: Stone Hill Geology
The Lunder Center 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a gentle, 1.5-mile walk to the Stone Hill lookout. How old is the quartzite of Stone Hill? How has this rock helped shape our current landscape? Whatever happened to Lake Bascom? A geologist will accompany us to…
Williamstown Geological History Walk at Field Farm
Field Farm Guest House 554 Sloan Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesLocal geology and disappearing streams 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 of years. Join Rónadh…
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Series
Join Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) board member and co-owner of local business Wild Soul River Justin Adkins and HooRWA Executive Director Arianna Collins for their “Learning Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants & Fungi” series. These wild walks in the…
Autumn Appreciation Hike (BNRC)
Bob's Way Rt. 23, Otis, MAEnjoy the crisp air and beautiful colors of peak fall foliage at Bob’s Way with Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC). You'll enjoy a special fall treat by the beaver pond as you appreciate the spectacular view of the colors reflecting…
Mushroom Walk at Dry Hill with John Wheeler
Dry Hill Old North Road, New Marlborough, MA, United StatesJoin The Trustees and President of the Berkshire Mycological Society, John Wheeler, for a mushroom walk at Dry Hill! Dry Hill’s 200 acres of forest boast exceptional tree diversity, making it an amazing spot for anyone interested in exploring the…
Fall Community Walk at Canoe Meadows
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MAJoin the City of Pittsfield Parks & Recreation staff, Berkshire Family Hikes, and Mass Audubon on a family-friendly educational walk at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Pittsfield. This casual & free event is open to all ages and will be…
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…
Easy Walk – 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 the weather with sturdy footwear and bring…
Go Green on Black Friday
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAForget shopping— connect with nature and local history! Join the Great Falls Discovery Center for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for…
Gorge après Gorge 5k and Fun Walk
Chesterfield Gorge 94V9+8V West Chesterfield, Chesterfield, MAGorge après Gorge 5k and Fun Walk Link: https://www.hilltownlandtrust.org/gorge-apres-gorge Join this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk! This annual event is entering its 19th year, scheduled on the Sunday after Thanksgiving at the Chesterfield…
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…
Clam River Hike (BNRC)
Clam River Sandisfield, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) in hiking the 2.5-mile Wolf Pine Trail at BNRC's Clam River reserve. You’ll wind through cathedral pines and get great views of the Clam River as the sun sets on the shortest day of…
Winter Solstice Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MACelebrate the change in season with the Great Falls Discovery Center on an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles long on a level, paved surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up.…
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…
Family Sensory Nature Walk
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to celebrate New Year’s Eve and explore Hemlock Brook through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk. All ages welcome – content geared towards families. For more information,…