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  • Wildlife Signs and Tree Bark/Señales de fauna y corteza de árbol

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Follow the signs along the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Each sign shares interesting and fun information to engage in observation and discovery! This is offered in English and Español. The self-guided Easy Naturalist: Wildlife Sign and Tree Bark walk will be…

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Porcupines

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Learn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…

  • Mindfulness Forest Walk

    Mindfulness Forest Walk
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    Free for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Space is limited, pre-registration required…

  • Where are all the Animals Hiding?

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    For ages 3–6 and up with a parent or guardian. How do animals stay snug and warm for winter? Investigate hidden winter animal homes through stories, crafts, and activities. Meet in the Great Hall. Weather permitting, there may be outside…

  • Snowshoe Hike at Dyken Pond

    Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

    Hike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) along the shoreline of Dyken Pond in search of animal tracks. All ages welcome that can hike 1 mile. Free snowshoe loans available for youth with accompanying adult. Adult rentals available for $5 per…

  • Early Bird Spotting for Families

    Join 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…

  • Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    For all ages. Make Valentines to give to the ones you love, keep for yourself, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist— all in honor of your favorite animal. Meet at the Welcome Desk. DATE: Saturday, February 11 TIME: 10:00…

  • Cabin Fever Story Time at Mount Greylock

    Cabin Fever Story Time at Mount Greylock
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    For all ages. Join Park Interpreter Mike by a warm fire for an entertaining hour of tall tales and remarkable legends from Mount Greylock’s past. Stop by, sit awhile, and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Hot cocoa provided. DATES:…

  • Qi Gong/Tai Chi

    Qi Gong/Tai Chi
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    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 clothing. Program held indoors, or outdoors in…

  • Investigation Station: Amphibians and Reptiles in Winter

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    What are amphibians and reptiles up to during the winter? Join us at our investigation station by the Welcome Desk to find out. DATE: Saturday, February 17 - 25 LOCATION: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA…

  • Sweeten Up! A Maple Syrup Adventure

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    For children ages 6-10. Explore the amazing transformation of tree sap into maple syrup. Learn how the hard work of a winter harvest sweetens up your pancakes through crafts and activities. Meet in the Great Hall. DATE: Saturday, February 17…

  • Winter Wonderland Activity Day

    Winter Wonderland Activity Day
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    For all ages. Join the Mount Greylock State Reservation 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…

  • Winter Festival

    Clapp Park 233 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join the City of Pittsfield, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), Mass Audubon, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for this free family winter fun day in the great outdoors! There will be sled racing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, and birdwatching activities…

  • Winter Break Snowshoe Hike at Dyken Pond

    Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

    For all ages and skill levels. Snowshoe along the picturesque shoreline of Dyken Pond searching the forest for animal sign and other seasonal wonders. Free snowshoe loans available for youth with accompanying adult. Adult rentals - $5 per ½ day.…

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Beavers

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Learn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…

  • Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Join DCR staff for a tracking adventure. Find out who has been outside in the snow. Investigate the mysterious signs that wildlife leave behind. Bundle up! For ages 3–8 with a parent or guardian. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet…

  • Family Friendly Outdoor Activities

    Family Friendly Outdoor Activities
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    For all ages. Free. Come out and join the Mount Greylock State Reservation for an afternoon of winter activities, including snow tubing for the little ones (bring a soft-sided sled if you have one), a snowshoe demo by NeviTREK Handmade…

  • Full Moon Owl Prowl

    Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

    Celebrate your local nocturnal feathered friends during Williamstown Rural Lands’ Owl Prowl! Meet live owls and learn about the adaptations that make them such superb hunters of the night with Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, enjoy owl themed crafts and…

  • First Child in the Woods Guided Hike for Children & Caregivers

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Join Mass Audubon for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will enable your child or children, birth to 5 years old, to gently discover the natural world around them and give you skills to confidently lead explorations of…

  • Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season

    Holiday Brook Farm 100 Holiday Cottage Rd., Dalton, MA

    Join 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.…