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Riverfest
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAJoin Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) & Trout Unlimited Taconic Chapter for RiverFest! Get to know the species that live in the River; attend a workshop on fly tying, fly casting, macroinvertebrates, and wild edible plants; listen to River-inspired music…
Late Summer Butterflies of Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands and local butterfly enthusiast Doug Lister for a leisurely butterflying experience in search of our late summer Lepidopteran neighbors. The group will walk a slow-paced, ~1.5 mile loop to the top of Sheep Hill to look…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
Qi Gong Walk with Jala at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that incorporates movement, breath and meditation to promote relaxation, health and vitality. No experience is necessary. Guided program. Mindful Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. and Qi Gong starts at 11:00…
Beginner Naturalist Walk at Wild Acres (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MAJoin Chelsey Simmons of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for a leisurely guided naturalist walk in Wild Acres Park, a Pittsfield Conservation Area that contains an expansive wetland and forested walking trails. Chelsey will lead participants to observe some of…
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…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACelebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…
Fall Fright Night Hike at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAges 8 and up. A chilling hike celebrates the Harvest Moon. Hear compelling local tales and strange legends of the season along this easy-moderate 1.5-mile spooky walk. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, bug spray, wear sturdy shoes and dress for…
Owl Prowl Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an evening owl prowl during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). Rene will lead participants on the edge of wooded areas to try and determine who-who-who might be out there…
Snakes, Salamanders, and Small Mammals Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Professor Tom Tyning, an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England’s natural history, for a guided walk at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, and look at the value of cover boards for finding and counting…
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…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
Qi Gong Walk with Jala at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that incorporates movement, breath and meditation to promote relaxation, health and vitality. No experience is necessary. Guided program. Mindful Walk starts at 10:00 a.m. and Qi Gong starts at 11:00…
Sheep Hill Birding: Fall Migration
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands board member Tommy Richey for a leisurely birding experience at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown). This walk will start at the farmhouse looking for birds in the willows around Josiah's Pond and the wetlands…
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…
Autumn Equinox Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAges 12 and older. Guided mindful fall forest walk with Suzy and Jala. Incorporates forest bathing, meditation, Qi Gong and mindful breathing! Dress in layers. Wear sturdy boots or shoes. Bring bug spray, water and a snack. Space is limited.…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
Canal Drawdown History Stroll
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MACheck out the annual draining of the Turners Falls canal, take a stroll along the Canalside Rail Trail, and absorb local history with Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center staff and DCR staff. Meet at the entrance of the Center…
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…