Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4 mile hike through the Taconic Range: along streams, through forests and field, and of course some views, too! From Bee Hill Road in Williamstown, we'll hike the RRR Brooks Trail along Flora's Glen Brook, all the way to the meadows at Taconic Trail State Park. We'll pause there […]
The Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery is teaming up with the Sheffield Kiwanis to host a FREE Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the hatchery! Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, take a guided tour of the hatchery, and learn about our beautiful trail systems from one of our knowledgeable volunteers. […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Azalea Fields Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest June 14th at 10:00 am Parking: Berry Mountain Vista Lot Hike Rating: Moderate 3.36 miles ridgeline hike with 600 feet of total elevation gain with options for less. Join DCR Interpretive Coordinator Alec Gillman on one of the most beautiful mountaintops […]
Dust off your bike, or we can rent you a bike/e-bike for this easy eco-ride on the rail-trail past beautiful wetlands, lakes, & forests.
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a summer solstice hike! On this evening the sun will set at 8:36 pm. In the hour before sunset the light filters through the trees at a low angle intensifying colors. Clouds can turn subtle pink or orange. This hike passes through beautiful woods and offers some spectacular open views […]
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4 mile hike overtop Bee Hill and down Flora's Glen. We'll start at Sheep Hill in Williamstown with a climb up open fields to Bee Hill Road, then through mixed woodlands on the Fitch Trail to the high point of Bee Hill, passing some extraordinary old Sugar Maples along […]
Naturalist-led easy hike for LGBTQ+ & families through a beautiful forest, streams, beaver wetlands & a trail for people with mobility challenges.
Climate change is a global challenge with impacts right here in the Berkshires. Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a three-mile hike along the Taconic Crest & Shepherd's Well Trails while we discuss how the local climate has shifted through the history of Williamstown. From views across to Mt. Greylock and along the Taconics, we see […]
Transform your plein air painting skills in this week-long outdoor workshop. Easily accessible from New York or Boston, the Berkshires have some of the most amazing scenery in the northeast, along with a wide variety of accommodations. My workshops help painters refine their personal technique in watercolor, pastel, oils, gouache, and acrylics. You will find […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Wild Acres Pittsfield August 23rd at 10:00 am Parking: 500 South Mountain Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Hike Rating: Fun! Easy 2 miles, several loops Join us for a fun hike at Pittsfield’s hidden oasis, Wild Acres. A large parking lot with pavilions for events makes this a great family […]
