Berkshire Family Hikes
Family Snowshoe Romp-Around at Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington
Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, MassachusettsSaturday, February 5 @ 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Join Berkshire Family Hikes, GBLC, and BNRC on a beginner snowshoe outing. Thomas & Palmer Brook: https://www.bnrc.org/trails-and-maps/thomas-and-palmer-brook/ For questions or to RSVP, email Taylor at taylors@macaronikid.com. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, there…
Family Woodland Discovery Hike at The Boulders
The Boulders Dalton, MASaturday, March 12 @ 10:00 — 11:30 AM » Rain date: Sunday, March 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a child-led stroll around The Boulders in Dalton. Interactive signs along the trail will connect…
Earth Day Guided Family StoryWalk: “We Are Water Protectors”
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAFriday, April 22 @ 1:00 — 2:30 PM Join BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for an Earth Day hike that includes a StoryWalk® featuring Carole Lindstrom’s powerful book, “We Are Water Protectors”, a story-based activity, and ways we can make…
Family Spring Discovery Hike at Parsons Marsh, Lenox
Parsons Marsh Lenox, MASaturday, May 21 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a child-led stroll along the accessible trail and boardwalk at Parsons Marsh. Interactive signs along the trail will connect kids to the spring happenings around them. We’ll…
Family Butterfly Hike & Seek at The Boulders
The Boulders Dalton, MASaturday, July 23 • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a Butterfly Hike & Seek around the Boulders in Dalton. You’ll search for butterflies, both real and artificial, and learn a bit about these winged friends…
Family Hike to Sunset Rock, North Adams
North Adams, MASunday, September 18 ・ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What trees turn red? How about yellow or orange? Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration and an interactive activity about trees and fall colors. We’ll enjoy a child-led…
Mindful Family Nature Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
The Boulders Dalton, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC), in partnership with Berkshire Family Hikes and Berkshire Greenleaf & Wellness, for a mindful nature walk for families. This guided experience invites children to take some quiet time to walk & observe with all…
Haunted Family Hike at Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes for a free Haunted Hike featuring tricks, treats, and a spooky storytime. Costumes are encouraged! The haunted hike is geared towards kids on the younger side, nothing at the event…
Early Bird Spotting Hike for Families
Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, MassachusettsJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes in searching for returning birds and other signs of the coming spring! If there is enough snow, we’ll also have snowshoes available for adults and kids. Participants will receive a…
Earth Day Guided Family StoryWalk
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes for an Earth Day hike that includes a StoryWalk® featuring A Kids Guide to Ecological Restoration. Along the walk, we’ll share ways we can make an impact to further protect…
Family Butterfly Hike & Seek
Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes for a Butterfly Hike & Seek around Wild Acres in Pittsfield. Search for butterflies, both real and artificial, and learn a bit about these winged friends along the way. Dress…
Family Fall Discovery Hike on The Old Mill Trail
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAWhat trees turn red? How about yellow or orange? Autumn is the perfect time for an inquisitive walk through the woods. Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration along the Old Mill Trail in Dalton. The trail is…
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…
Family Gratitude Hike
Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, MassachusettsJoin Berkshire Family Hikes and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for a morning of exploration and gratitude along the Meadow Trail at Thomas & Palmer Brook. This event will include an interactive gratitude walk around the Meadow Trail, as well…
Early Bird Spotting for Families
Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, MassachusettsJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes in searching for returning birds and other signs of the coming spring! Some binoculars will be provided and if there is enough snow, there will also be snowshoes available for adults and…
Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season
Holiday Brook Farm 100 Holiday Cottage Rd., Dalton, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes to celebrate the New England tradition of maple sugaring at Holiday Brook Farm in Dalton. Highlights of this family-friendly event include a short hike on the farm and a fun activity.…
Fantastic Fireflies Family Hike
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve Rt. 23, Great Barrington, MAWhat’s all that flashing about? Bring the kids out to join BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes to learn the how and why of firefly’s light display and search for these amazing critters in the meadows and woods of Thomas &…