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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  • Clam River Hike (BNRC)

    Clam River Sandisfield, MA

    Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) in hiking the 2.5-mile Wolf Pine Trail at BNRC's Clam River reserve. You’ll wind through cathedral pines and get great views of the Clam River as the sun sets on the shortest day of…

  • Winter Tree Identification

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Enjoy a hike at The Boulders while you get to know trees up close and personal. We will learn techniques to help identify trees in the winter and discuss the natural history of some of our more common species of…

  • Family Self-Guided StoryWalk/Paseo de los cuentos autoguiado

    Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MA

    Walk 1 mile and learn about different animal tracks! 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…

  • Behind the Scenes: Trail Work at BNRC

    Online

    In this free BNRC-hosted online event Tyler Fogg, Assistant Director of Stewardship, will share a summary of BNRC's 2023 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…

  • 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…

  • Caminata hacia el Estanque de la Cuenca

    Basin Pond Lee, MA

    Esta caminata se ofrece específicamente a hispanohablantes y a aquellos interesados en la inmersión en español. Esta caminata se ofrece específicamente a hispanohablantes y a aquellos interesados en la inmersión en español. Este recorrido lleva a los senderistas por un…

  • LEARN! All About Beavers

    Online

    Join this BNRC-hosted online event with MassWildlife Biologist Nathan Buckhout to learn about the life history of beavers in Massachusetts and their past and current statuses. Nathan will touch on human-beaver conflict and some of the laws surrounding beaver management…

  • Beaver Habitat Hike

    Bob's Way Rt. 23, Otis, MA

    Wildlife camera expert Sally Naser will share tips and tricks about how to document the incredible diversity of animals found among beaver ponds and wetlands. BNRC’s Charlotte Hood will talk about the essential role beavers play in creating healthy, resilient ecosystems.…

  • 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…

  • Wildlife Tracking at CHP

    Community Health Programs 444 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA

    Many animals remain active all winter long, and we can look for signs they leave behind in the landscape. This program will introduce you to some basic track and trail patterns you can find in snowy or muddy conditions and…

  • 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.…

  • Winter Hike/Snowshoe

    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…