Spring is a great time to look for waterfowl on our local lakes, wherever there is open water. This trip will involve driving to multiple lakes and wetlands. There is limited walking. Meet at Farnams Causeway (off of Rte. 8) on Cheshire Lake.
Join the Hoffmann Bird Club for the second Annual Dovekie Day! Beginning as an April Fools Joke, a wooden Dovekie was carved and set on Smiley’s Pond in Egremont. After a bit of confusion and skepticism, the Dovekie was retrieved and now lives to tell the tale every year. Dovekie Day is a morning of […]
New to birding? Not sure where to start? This session will start with a discussion on basic tools, practices, and strategies for identifying birds and connecting with your local environment. We will then take a short walk to put what you’ve learned into practice. - This workshop is meant for those new to birding who […]
Join us as we look for arriving migrants at one or more hotspots in this birdy little town. The trip will consist of visiting 3-4 birdy spots with easy to moderate walking on grass or gravel paths, or along the roadsides. Meet at the Williamstown Public Library, 1095 Main Street at the intersection of Routes […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Berkshire National Fish Hatchery in New Marlborough Group Hike, Barbecue and Fly-Tying Clinic April 25th at 10:00 am Barbecue Lunch on the grill sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery Optional Fly-Tying demo/lesson after lunch Hike Rating: Easy to Moderate 2.5 mile loop with 435 ft […]
New to birding? Not sure where to start? This session will start with a discussion on basic tools, practices, and strategies for identifying birds and connecting with your local environment. We will then stake a short walk to put what you’ve learned into practice. This workshop is meant for those new to birding who want […]
Caminata de Primavera en Olivia’s Overlook Loop. Sábado 9 de Mayo 8:30 a.m. Te invitamos a participar en una caminata guiada en español en Olivia's Overlook. Celebra la llegada de la primavera con una caminata por un sendero lleno de flores silvestres, donde también podrás descubrir pequeñas salamandras en su hábitat natural. La caminata será guiada por la coordinadora ambiental […]
Hike Rating: Easy going with ups and downs and tree roots. Just over one mile around the pond. Option after the pond loop to climb to the Mount Everett Lookout from the picnic area and AT junction for another mile and 650 feet of elevation gain for breathtaking views. Bring your kayak or paddleboard for […]
Join one of the wildest and most scenic trail races in the Berkshires at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox, MA. Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails for a race that’s as beautiful as it is fun. Run wild through the peaceful forest single-track and historic carriage roads of Kennedy […]
Parking: Berry Mountain Vista Lot Main Entrance: 1041 Cascade Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Continue straight through the main entrance gate onto Berry Pond Circuit Road. The road bears left and up the mountain. Continue until you see a large vista and parking lot on your right. Hike Rating: Moderate 3.36 miles ridgeline hike with 600 […]
