Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Phone (413) 499-0596
Email mauman@bnrc.org
Website http://bnrc.org
BNRC aims to protect and preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Berkshires for public benefit and enjoyment

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  • BNRC Behind the Scenes: Trail Work

    Online

    In this free online event Doug Brown, Director of Stewardship at BNRC, will share a summary of BNRC’s 2024 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…

  • Family Scavenger Hunt and Snowshoe

    Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Bring the whole family for a fun winter adventure at Arrowhead! This 1-mile guided hike led by Taylor of Berkshire Natural Resources Council combines a family-friendly scavenger hunt with an introduction to the historic site by the Berkshire County Historical…

  • Early Bird Spotting Hike for Families

    Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MA

    Early Bird Spotting Hike for Families, Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington Search for returning birds and other signs of the coming spring! Some binoculars will be provided and if there is enough snow, we’ll also have snowshoes available for…

  • Winter Snowshoe at Arrowhead

    Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Enjoy a hike around the grounds of Arrowhead, with an introduction to the site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides, and see how Mt. Greylock looks in the winter—does it really look like a white…

  • Family Self-Guided Storywalk/Cuentacuentos familiar autoguiado

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Animals are all around us. While we may not often see them, we can see signs that they have been there. Some signs might be simple footprints in snow or mud (tracks) and other signs include chewed or scratched bark,…

  • 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.…

  • LEARN! Co-Existing With Coyotes

    Online

    Join John Maguranis, a former Army veterinary technician and retired Animal Control Officer, for an engaging webinar on living with coyotes. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for wildlife advocacy, John has delivered more than 200 presentations on coyote…

  • Earth Month Family Hike

    Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MA

    Join BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for an Earth Month hike that includes a StoryWalk® featuring A Kids Guide to Ecological Restoration. Along the walk share ways we can make an impact to further protect the Earth and enjoy a…

  • NestWatch Training

    Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MA

    NestWatch is a nationwide program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology, supported by community members like you. It’s a fun and rewarding way to contribute to important research while observing Tree Swallow and Eastern Bluebird nesting. Whether you’re a beginner…

  • NestWatch Training

    Hollow Fields Richmond, MA

    NestWatch is a nationwide program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology, supported by community members like you. It’s a fun and rewarding way to contribute to important research while observing Tree Swallow and Eastern Bluebird nesting. Whether you’re a beginner…

  • Vernal Pool Exploration

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Vernal pools are unique and vital breeding grounds for amphibians and a host of other fascinating creatures. They also play a critical role in supporting the larger food web. Join this Earth Day exploration (and celebration!) of a vernal pool,…

  • iNaturalist City Nature Challenge

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Learn how to use the iNaturalist app on your phone and practice on the variety of beautiful spring wildflowers found at The Boulders reserve, all while participating in a global bioblitz! You’ll come away from this program as a community…

  • Spring Bird Walk

    Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MA

    Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for an early Spring birding experience at Housatonic Flats in Great Barrington. Enjoy a bird walk on a 0.9-mile trail along the banks of the Housatonic River. We will be using our eyes and ears…

  • Spring Wildflowers

    Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MA

    Early 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…

  • River Cleanup and Native Tree Planting

    Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MA

    Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council in stewarding a local waterway! In partnership with the Center for Peace Through Culture and local public schools, BNRC is hosting a workday to help restore the banks of the Housatonic River. Thanks to the…

  • Sunset Hike with Queer Men of the Berkshires and BNRC

    CHP Great Barrington Health Center 444 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA

    Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires) on an evening hike from CHP Great Barrington to a series of wetlands, meadows, and forests that play home to an amazing symphony of spring peepers (frogs), beavers,…

  • Self-Guided StoryWalk

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Enjoy a short walk through the woods while reading The Hike by Alison Farrell. The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers who set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. The Hike celebrates how…

  • Birds & Activities at Arrowhead

    Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, and The Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead for some avian-themed fun! The Berkshire Museum will be providing hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy while BBO conducts bird banding…

  • Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend

    Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
    Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

    Join 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…

  • Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend

    Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
    Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA

    Join 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…