Outdoor Activity
Events
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Wild Edible Plants Hike with Russ Cohen
Alford Springs Mountain Rd., Alford, MABerkshire County is home to over 80 species of edible wild plants, some of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species, like Hazelnut and Yellow Birch; non-native weeds, like Ox-eye Daisy and Plantain;…
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2025 Wild Thing 5k/10k Race & Walk
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesReady, set, GO! Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails for one of the most scenic races in the Berkshires! Wild Thing takes you through the stunning forests and rolling carriage roads of Kennedy Park, starting and finishing…
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LGBTQ+ Pride Paddle on the Housatonic River
Woods Pond Lenox, MAMass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to lead a guided canoe trip on the Housatonic River near Wood's Pond. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families,…
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Mountain Mindfulness: Qigong with Jala
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFREE and open to all ages. Come Discover Inner Peace and Vitality! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Mount Greylock, while rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit. Most Qi Gong movement can be done from a chair so please, don’t…
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Evening Firefly Watch
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAExperience a magical summer firefly light show with Nicaela Haig of Mass Audubon as you learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies and view their ephemeral glowing light on Friday, June 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. After a…
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Tree Identification Walk at The Clark, Williamstown
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MABEAT's Programs Director, Chelsey Simmons, will lead a free tree identification walk at The Clark Art Institute's grounds and walking trails in Williamstown on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 AM. This informative and engaging walk will last approximately two hours…
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Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
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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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Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesNature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
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Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also…
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesNature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
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Time Traveling with Trees
Chesterwood 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA, United StatesHave you ever wondered what stories trees could tell if they could talk or how trees grow and change over their lifetime? What can trees can tell us about a place's history and the ecological roles of different species? At…
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesNature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesNature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
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Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also…
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Forest Bathing and Stream Splashing
Time for some whimsical self-care with forest bathing and stream splashing. On Saturday, July 26, from 11:30am-12:30pm, join naturalist educator and HooRWA’s director Arianna Alexsandra Collins along the Broad Brook Trail to practice elemental breathing technique, sensory awareness activities, and…
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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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2025 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (Berkshire BioBlitz)
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesJoin Us for the 16th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (Berkshire BioBlitz)! Berkshire Biodiversity Day, also known as Berkshire BioBlitz, invites nature lovers of all ages to join scientists, naturalists, and environmental educators in identifying as many species as possible—plants, animals,…
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10 x 10 Festival: Winter Tree Identification Walk
Springside Park Pittsfield, MADo you know how to tell trees apart during winter? Join BEAT for a free winter tree identification walk at Pittsfield’s Springside Park and Hebert Arboretum. While identifying trees without leaves may seem daunting, winter is actually an excellent time…