Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor children and families. Adventurous self-guided quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. DATES: Sundays TIME: 10:00…
Winter Wonderland Activity Day
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor all ages. Join us for a fun-packed time of winter activities. Winter crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, and sledding if snow permits. Designed as self-guided activities but also led by a Park Interpreter. Bring your own sled if you…
Qi Gong/Tai Chi
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guide Jeanne. Enhance overall optimal health and longevity. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable, appropriate winter…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATE: Fridays…
Tracking Workshop: Weasels and Rodents
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesHoppers and bounders, such as squirrels and weasels, leave behind fascinating tracking mysteries that reveal their secretive habits and survival strategies. Explore the trails at Pleasant Valley in search of tracks, scat, chews, and other evidence of rabbits, squirrels, mink,…
Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor all ages. Free. Come outside and join for an afternoon of winter fun! Activities may include snow tubing for the little ones (weather permitting, bring a soft-sided sled if you have one), winter wildlife tracking (pre-registration required), and a…
Mindfulness Forest Walk
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Mindfulness Forest Walk Free for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guest guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor children and families. Adventurous self-guided quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. DATES: Sundays TIME: 10:00…
Family Scavenger Hunt and Snowshoe
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesBring the whole family for a fun winter adventure at Arrowhead! This 1-mile guided hike led by Taylor of Berkshire Natural Resources Council combines a family-friendly scavenger hunt with an introduction to the historic site by the Berkshire County Historical…
Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guest guide Jala. This series of movements helps keep the body in balance…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATE: Fridays…
Animal Tracking at the Bioreserve
The Bioreserve 38 Old Route 9W, Glenmont, NYCome explore this beautiful and unique landscape just ourside of dowtown Albany. Learn how to read the signs that wildlife leave behind and interpret the stories they lie within them. You might be surprised who lives so close to the…
Family Friendly Winter Walk
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Family Friendly Winter Walk For all ages. A gentle guided forest walk to invite present moment awareness, reduce stress, and gain inspiration by incorporating elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Suitable for all skill levels. Dress…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor children and families. Adventurous self-guided quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. DATES: Sundays TIME: 10:00…
Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guest guide Jala. This series of movements helps keep the body in balance…
Ask a Naturalist
OnlineJoin the Harris Center for Conservation Education's team of talented naturalists to explore some of the region’s most intriguing natural history mysteries, with topics ranging from bird behavior to puzzling plants and enigmatic scat. If you have questions you’d like…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…