Family Programming
Events
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Discover Greylock Explorers Club
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesDISCOVER GREYLOCK EXPLORERS CLUB For ages 8 and up (siblings welcome). Enjoy a guided, easy-moderate, one to 3 mile, family-friendly trail hike! Look for signs of wildlife, explore seasonal changes in the forest. Dress for the variable weather. Trails may…
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Spring Salamander & Frog Search
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesSpring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…
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Discover Greylock Family-Friendly Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationDISCOVER GREYLOCK FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAIL HIKE For all ages. Enjoy a guided, easy-moderate, one to 2 mile, family-friendly trail hike! Look for signs of wildlife, explore seasonal changes in the forest. Dress for variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water…
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Earth Week Investigation Station and Indoor StoryWalk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEARTH WEEK INVESTIGATION STATION AND INDOOR STORYWALK® - ONE EARTH Join Great Falls Discovery Center at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, crafts,…
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Earth Day and Arbor Day Craft
Stockbridge Library 46 Main St., Stockbridge, MACelebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Stockbridge Library on Tuesday, April 22 with a tree themed craft. Stop in anytime between 11am and 12pm to make the craft. For children of all ages. DATE: Tuesday, April 22…
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Spring Salamander & Frog Search
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesSpring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…
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Firefly Night at Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAEnjoy the magic of the fireflies at Sheep Hill on a Saturday night! This annual favorite, open to all, is a good excuse for kids to stay up late, just this once. And for adults to enjoy some fun. Flying…
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Firefly Night
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for an evening hike at Sheep Hill for stories, crafts and observations on the magic of fireflies and summer nights. Visit this link for more information. DATE: Saturday, June 28 TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM…
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Family Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEnjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…
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Hoosic Family Fun Frolic
Linear Park Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist educator and Hoosic River Watershed Association executive director Arianna Alexsandra Collins on this free family fun frolic to learn about the Hoosic River ecosystem and the critters of the River through games and exploration. Meet at Linear Park…
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Family Friendly Bike Ride on the Rail Trail
Cheshire, MAExplore the scenic Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with Mount Greylock Park Interpreters and discover amazing natural and cultural features along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of wildlife and railroad history and have fun using a fantastic Rail Trail Scavenger…
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Eerie Ecology: A Spooky Nature Hike
The Boulders Dalton, MAExplore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this family-friendly guided walk and learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop.…
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Tiny Trekkers: Digging into Dirt
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesIntroduce your little one to the wonders of nature with an hour and a half of nature-themed fun at Pleasant Valley. This fall explore iconic elements of autumn at the sanctuary - from colors to animal behavior. Each week will…
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Tiny Trekkers: Nuts and Seeds
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesIntroduce your little one to the wonders of nature with an hour and a half of nature-themed fun at Pleasant Valley. This fall explore iconic elements of autumn at the sanctuary - from colors to animal behavior. Each week will…
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Beaver Detectives
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe busy beavers of Pleasant Valley have left behind clues about where they've been working. Practice your nature sleuthing skills as you venture along the trails with your family in search of places where the beavers have chopped down trees,…
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Beaver Detectives
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe busy beavers of Pleasant Valley have left behind clues about where they've been working. Practice your nature sleuthing skills as you venture along the trails with your family in search of places where the beavers have chopped down trees,…
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Tiny Trekkers: Animal Adaptations
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesIntroduce your little one to the wonders of nature with an hour and a half of nature-themed fun at Pleasant Valley. This fall explore iconic elements of autumn at the sanctuary - from colors to animal behavior. Each week will…
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Annual Family Gratitude Hike
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Taylor of BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration and tradition of gratitude along the Meadow Trail at Thomas & Palmer Brook. This event will include an interactive gratitude walk as we share our thankfulness for these…
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Whose Tracks Are These?
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEven if we can't spot them directly, wild animals are active year-round at Pleasant Valley. Play fun tracking games while looking for animal tracks, homes, and other signs of activity at the sanctuary. Learn how to piece together the clues…
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10X10 Family Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead
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 Berkshire Natural Resources Council combines a family-friendly scavenger hunt with an introduction to the historic site by the Berkshire County Historical Society. Together…