Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 3-mile, moderate hike along the Taconic Range and Shepherd’s Well. Along the way, view evidence of wildly different past climates and see how we monitor climate change today.. Visit this link for more information…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4-mile, moderately strenuous climb through the meadow at Sheep Hill to the woods of Bee Hill, viewing some spectacular groves of sugar maples and hemlock along the way. Visit this link for more information…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for an evening hike at Sheep Hill for stories, crafts and observations on the magic of fireflies and summer nights. Visit this link for more information. DATE: Saturday, June 28 TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM…
What do animals do when it snows? Where do insects go in the winter? How do animals find food? Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore winter animal adaptations at Berlin Mountain on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk.…
Why do ermine turn white in the winter? How can you tell if a porcupine is nearby? Join mammal enthusiasts Doug Lister & Dana Williams from Williamstown Rural Lands to answer these questions through a hands-on exploration of all things…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore the natural and cultural history of Bee Hill from the age of ancient oceans to modern day. This hike will be approximately 2.5 miles, intermediate through open fields and sugar maple…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to celebrate New Year’s Eve and explore Hemlock Brook through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk. All ages welcome – content geared towards families. For more information,…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist, Dana Williams, at Margaret Lindley Park to learn about our hemlock forests, their human and natural history, and threats to their future on this easy, slow-paced 1.5 mile loop walk. We will keep an eye out for…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands' Dr. Robin Sears at Sheep Hill to learn and practice identifying woody plant species of the Berkshires using characteristics of stems, buds and plant architecture. Participants will learn key terminology and practice hands-on identification. No prior botanical…