Walks
Events
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Forest Walk & Yoga
Mount Greylock State ReservationFOREST WALK & YOGA For all ages. Enjoy a mindful forest walk at 11:00 a.m., followed by a yoga and meditation class starting at 12:00 p.m. Join one, or both sessions! Co-sponsored by Jala Pritchard. Part of the Mountain Mindfulness…
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Spring Wildflowers
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAEarly spring wildflowers (also known as spring ephemerals) race to bloom before the nearby trees leaf out. Their brief lifespan is part of what makes them so special, and easy to miss! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a walk…
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Free Tree Identification Walk at Pelham Lake Park
Pelham Lake Park Town Park Rd, Rowe, MA, United StatesJoin BEAT for this free tree identification walk at Rowe's Pelham Lake Park on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately an hour and a half and involve slow-paced stops. Participants will be…
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Tree Identification Hike in Heath, MA
Betty Maitland Memorial Forest 262 Route 8A, Heath, United StatesBEAT will lead a free tree identification walk at the Betty Maitland Memorial Forest, a Franklin Land Trust property located in Heath along Route 8A, on Sunday, June 8, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately…
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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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Butterflies and Blooms at Edith Wharton Park
Edith Wharton Park Laurel Lake Road, Lenox, MAThe open meadows of Edith Wharton Park, situated near the wetlands and forests around Laurel Lake and The Mount, make it a great place to look for butterflies and other flower-loving insects. Walk will move slowly along the unsurfaced, grassy…
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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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Butterfly Identification Through Binoculars
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesBirds are far from the only winged creatures to see at Greylock Glen! The sunny, flower-filled hills of the eastern Glen Meadow Loop provide ideal conditions to watch butterflies -- you can even watch them through binoculars as you would…
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Trail Walk With Great Mountain Forest Trustee Bart Jones
Great Mountain Forest - West Gate 200 Canaan Mountain Road, Falls Village, CTJoin Houstonic Valley Association for a guided hike in Great Mountain Forest with Bart Jones, GMF trustee, CLCC awardee, and active supporter of HVA, Great Mountain Forest, and the Cornwall Land Trust. This easy walk starts at the west gate…
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Lightning Bug Light Show
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MAThe evening is aglow at Hancock Shaker Village! Join Mass Audubon naturalist Nicaela Haig along the Farm and Forest Trail to look for fireflies—the poster child of summer insects. You’ll learn about their fascinating life cycle and what makes them…
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Inaugural Hoosic River Run: 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Fundraiser
MASS MoCA 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MAINAUGURAL HOOSIC RIVER RUN: 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk Fundraiser Morning Events: 1) 8AM: Hoosic River Run: 5k Race & 1-Mile Walk. This event is hosted by Hoosic River Revival in partnership with the City of North Adams and timed…
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Lightning Bug Light Show at The Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExperience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes…
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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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Lightning Bug Light Show at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesExperience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes…
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Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
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Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
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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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Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesExperience the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Greylock Glen. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. Take a short walk on the gentle…
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Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…