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…
The StoryWalk® book Night Owl Night by Susan Edwards Richmond will be on display at Old Mill Trail in Hinsdale. Join this self-guided adventure! Learn about capture-and-release research through this mother-daughter story about owl conservation. While the audience of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
