Week of Events
2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
Celebrating 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
Fall Fright Night Hike at Mount Greylock
Ages 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
Owl Prowl Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Join 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…
Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Join two former presidents of the Hoffmann Bird Club, Rene Wendell and Jonathan Pierce, for an early morning bird walk during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire Bioblitz). BCC’s campus spans 180+ acres and boasts a diverse range of…
Snakes, Salamanders, and Small Mammals Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Snakes, Salamanders, and Small Mammals Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Join 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
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
All 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
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
In 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…