• Housatonic Heritage Walks 2025

    Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October…

  • Self-Guided Walk: Eerie Ecology

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Explore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop. Panels along the trail will highlight the fascinating—and eerie!—plants and wildlife found…

  • Housatonic Heritage Walks 2025

    Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October…

  • Autumn Colors at Pike’s Pond

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

    Experience the fall foliage of the Berkshires from Pleasant Valley's scenic All Person's Trail. This accessible trail leads down to Pike's Pond to provide spectacular views of the hillsides in their dazzling fall colors. Look and listen for birds and…

  • Beneficial Bats at The Mount

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Bats are among the most misunderstood animals, but they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and human health. Look and listen for bats - the only flying mammals - and other nocturnal wildlife as you explore the forests,…

  • All Persons Trail Opening Celebration at Pleasant Valley

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

    Be part of a milestone moment at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Join the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Pike’s Pond All Persons Trail—a welcoming space designed so everyone, of every age and ability, can experience the beauty of nature in…

  • RiverWalk

    North Adams, MA

    The days are getting shorter! Join us at 2pm for Part 4 of the RiverWalk hosted by Hoosic River Revival in North Adams. Meet behind the Big Y (in Holden Street parking lot) for a free sketchbook and join the…

  • Eerie Ecology: A Spooky Nature Hike

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Explore 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.…

  • Autumn Nature Walk at The Mount

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Discover the ways that nature prepares for winter at this scenic walk along the trails at The Mount, Edith Wharton's historic estate. Borrow a pair of binoculars or bring your own to potentially see chickadees and chipmunks stockpiling food, woodpeckers…

  • Beavers in the Berkshires

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

    Experience the unique history of Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary with a combined indoor presentation and short outdoor walk to the historic Pike's Pond. Learn about the sanctuary's role in the reintroduction of beavers to Massachusetts in the 1930's. Outside, look…

  • Beavers in the Berkshires

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

    Experience the unique history of Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary with a combined indoor presentation and short outdoor walk to the historic Pike's Pond. Learn about the sanctuary's role in the reintroduction of beavers to Massachusetts in the 1930's. Outside, look…

  • Solstice Walk & Fire at Houstonic Flats

    Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MA

    Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a meditative walk and cozy fire on the shortest day of the year. Share warm beverages and set intentions for the New Year. Trail Details: Easy (no elevation change), 0.9-mile round-trip, slow pace What to…

  • 10 x 10 Festival: Winter Tree Identification Walk

    Springside Park Pittsfield, MA

    Do 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…