Walks
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationAdventurous quests invite you to search for natural “treasures” along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE: Every…
A Tower of Remembrance
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for all ages. This Memorial Day Weekend explore and honor the story of Mount Greylock’s historic Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. This 93-foot tall monument, crowned with a beacon light, is the Commonwealth’s tribute to those who gave their…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Tour the Northeast Schoolhouse and Part of the Northeast District
981 Summit Road 981 Summit Road, Richmond, MA, United StatesPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Join Gloria Morse and…
A Tower of Remembrance
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for all ages. This Memorial Day Weekend explore and honor the story of Mount Greylock’s historic Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. This 93-foot tall monument, crowned with a beacon light, is the Commonwealth’s tribute to those who gave their…
National Trails Day: Boots on the Ground
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYReady to get your hands and boots dirty? Lend a helping hand for National Trails Day by volunteering in the morning on conservation projects, enjoy a free lunch at noon and then enjoy the trails or rent a kayak in…
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day
Mount Greylock - Notch Road GateJoin us on the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® , a celebration of America's magnificent Trail System, held annually on the first Saturday in June. Enjoy a stunning vista along a short segment of the Appalachian Trail , explore…
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…
Mountain Mindfulness: Forest Bathing Walk
Mount Greylock State ReservationJoin Jean Beebe for this mindful outdoor experience on Mount Greylock. This moderate 1- to 2-mile walk incorporates elements of mindful breathing, nature connection and meditation skills culminating in a group session for sharing and reflection. Leave with inspiration and…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
Guided Hike: Haley Brook & Waterfall
Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesThis gentle, 2-mile hike in collaboration with Williamstown Rural Lands and HooRWA is one in a series exploring the tributaries of the Hoosic River. Visit the headwaters of Haley Brook on the WRL Loop Trail and get a good look…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
Pleasant Valley’s Wild Thing Run/Walk
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin Mass Audubon, recreational runners, and outdoors lovers at the 8th annual Wild Thing 5k/10k Trail Race and 5k Walk at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This event is an important fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s extensive education programs and…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
Invasive Plant ID Walk with Robin Sears
Join Williamstown Rural Lands Executive Director Robin Sears for an interpretive walk at the Lehovec Natural Area in Williamstown. We will identify invasive plants, explore their effects on the ecosystem, and discuss approaches to management. The walk will be gentle along…
Summer Track & Sign Day
The summer season for wildlife tracking can take us to many different types of habitats, including along river banks, across sand plains and even along silt-covered roads of agricultural fields or puddle-laden dirt roads. These are places we will consider in our quest to…
Grassland Birds Talk
William Cullen Bryant Homestead 207 Bryant Rd, Cummington, MA, United StatesHere in New England, our hayfields, pastures, and meadows serve as vibrant breeding grounds for threatened grassland bird species such as the beautiful bobolink. Learn about these sensitive species and how to manage habitat for them with a talk by…
Firefly Watch at Thomas & Palmer Brook
Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, MassachusettsEnjoy the magical display of fireflies lighting up the evening sky on a summer night with Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC). They'll discuss the how and why of this phenomenon while taking a walk through the meadows of Thomas &…