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SUMMARY:Dovekie Day with Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hoffmann Bird Club for the first 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 birding in search of  the hidden Dovekie. The carved Dovekie will be placed on a Berkshire County water body the evening before the event.\n\nTeams will race to be the first to find the Dovekie by 12PM. Teams will get points for when they find the Dovekie and points for every bird they see along the way\, with a bit of mayhem and jokes mixed in. Dovekie Day can be enjoyed on foot or easily by car and will be followed by a celebration at noon. This is not a typical “birding competition”\, this is a morning of fun and laughs.\n\nRegistration required! Register on the Hoffmann website here by April 2nd.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/dovekie-day-with-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Eco-Hike: Wahconah Falls
DESCRIPTION:2 Naturalists lead a hike up beautiful Wahconah Falls to reservoir to learn about effects Climate Change is having on this important ecosystem.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/lgbtq-eco-hike-wahconah-falls-dalton-ma/
LOCATION:Wahconah Falls\, 68 Wahconah Falls Rd.\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T110000
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SUMMARY:Birding with Hoffmann Bird Club in Williamstown | Leader's Choice
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nMeet at the Williamstown Public Library\, 1095 Main Street at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7.\n\nLear more here.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/birding-with-hoffmann-bird-club-in-williamstown-leaders-choice/
LOCATION:Williamstown Public Library\, 1095 Main Street\, Williamstown\, 01267
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
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SUMMARY:Walks on Stone Hill: Beyond the Cows and the Art
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the other trails on Stone Hill\, in the wooded area beyond the iconic pasture and fancy fences. \nThis is a family and first-timer friendly hike/walk on the main routes in the Stone Hill trail network beyond the Clark Art Institute campus — but we will not ignore the famous panoramic views of Williamstown and the surrounding hills. \nOur route will cover the full range of hiking/walking opportunities available in the area\, so some folks might find short sections somewhat challenging for 15 minutes or so\, but most of the route will be on old roadbeds and fairly flat.  On most of the route the trail tread will have some uneven surfaces (the route is unpaved) and there will be some muddy/wet places and tree roots to walk over from time to time.  If you are a bit unsteady on your feet\, consider bringing a walking stick or hiking poles. \nOur pace will be slow\, and we’ll stop to chat and catch our breath. In all\, we’ll cover about 2 miles of the trail network and you can expect to spend about an hour and half in the woods and fields.  There are “bail out” options that offer a more direct path back to our starting point if your time is limited. \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up here at the event website.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/walks-on-stone-hill-beyond-the-cows-and-the-art/
LOCATION:The Lunder Center at Stone Hill\, 225 South Street\, Williamstown\, 01267
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
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SUMMARY:Bidwell Outside the House Hike
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nBidwell Outside the House Hike \nApril 26th at 10:00 am (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours) \nParking:  100 Art School Road\, Monterey\, MA  01245 \nHike Rating: Easy to Moderate 3.5 miles loop with very little elevation \n  \nJoin local historian Rob Hoogs on a hike through 18th and 19th century history following the 1760’s colonial Royal Hemlock Road and visit several cellar holes and a charcoal hearth. We will also follow the beautiful Loom Brook and cross the Boston-Albany Post Road all while listening to the history of the land we are traveling.  The Bidwell House was built circa 1760 for the first minister of Township No. 1\, the Reverend Adonijah Bidwell (1716-1784). He arrived in 1750 to be the first minister of this frontier region\, which eventually became the towns of Monterey and Tyringham. The location of the house was the first town center of what was originally known as Housatonic Township No. 1. The Bidwell House was the parsonage\, and the first meeting house\, located at the crossroads of the Great Trail (the Boston-Albany Post Road) and Royal Hemlock Road\, was a short walk from the house. Rev. Bidwell farmed the property from 1750 to 1784. His eldest son\, Adonijah Bidwell Jr.\, developed the farm into a large and prosperous dairy farm\, expanding the landholdings and building a compound of barns and out-buildings. His tenure was 1784-1836. The grandson\, John Devotion Bidwell (1792-1867)\, continued to farm and also added a tanning yard.  Please Note:  Event does NOT include a tour of inside the house.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/bidwell-outside-the-house-hike/
LOCATION:Bidwell House\, 100 Art School Road\, Monterey\, 01245\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000
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SUMMARY:Birds and Blooms\, Bartholomew’s Cobble | Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Zach Adams for a guided walk along the Housatonic River\, looking for spring ephemerals and migrating warblers. Bartholomew’s Cobble is famous for its spring wildflowers and\, according to eBird\, is the top birding location in the Berkshires. The Trustees offer this joint program in partnership with the Hoffmann Bird Club.\n\nEasy to moderate hiking; most likely\, we will be walking Ledges and Bailey Trails down to the Cottonwood. Expected birds: mergansers in the river\, Pine Warblers in the trees\, maybe a glimpse of a Bald Eagle or Black Vulture\, shore birds on exposed mudflats\, and returning Tree/Rough-winged Swallows over Corbin’s Neck.\n\nMeet at Bartholomew’s Cobble\, 105 Weatogue Road\, Sheffield
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/birds-and-blooms-bartholomews-cobble-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:Bartholomew’s Cobble\, 105 Weatogue Road\, Sheffield\, 01257
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T123000
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UID:4312-1746356400-1746361800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Eco-Hike: Campbell Falls (New Marlborough\, MA)
DESCRIPTION:2 Naturalists lead easy eco-hike to beautiful Campbell Falls to appreciate & learn about climate change effects on diverse ecosystems.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/lgbtq-eco-hike-campbell-falls-new-marlborough-ma/
LOCATION:Campbell Falls\, 117 Old Spaulding Rd.\, Norfolk\, CT\, 06058\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T103000
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UID:4369-1746600300-1746613800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Birding at South Stream Road in Pownal\, VT with Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Scope out waterfowl and bullfrogs at South Stream Pond\, and stroll wooded paths searching for warblers and flycatchers. This trip is a great warbler tune-up before the Century Run trip.  The birding takes place along a possibly muddy and grassy road\, that skirts the pond\, surrounded by deciduous trees. The trip ends before lunch.\n\nMeet at the Williamstown Public Library\, 1095 Main Street at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7.  We will carpool or caravan to the site from the library.\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/birding-at-south-stream-road-in-pownal-vt-with-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:Williamstown Public Library\, 1095 Main Street\, Williamstown\, 01267
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T180000
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SUMMARY:Century Run with Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join a team and continue the tradition of a Big Day! The challenge of our Hoffmann Century Run is to try to see or hear 100 species of birds in Berkshire County in  24 hours!\n\nContacts\, count format\, and other details will be announced in the Hoffmann eNews.\n\nLearn more & sign up for the Hoffmann eNews here.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/century-run-with-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250505T170514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T170514Z
UID:4538-1746882000-1746889200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Spring Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Spring ephemerals mark the beginning of flowers in New England\, emerging before the full leafing of deciduous trees. Will we spy the deep maroon of Trilliums\, fanciful Dutchman’s Breeches or Yellow Trout Lily?  Come enjoy a spring stroll through the northern hardwood forest at the base of Berlin Mountain in Williamstown to see what wild ephemerals are up and learn about these hardy early flowers. \nOn this hike\, we will be walking out-and-back along the WRLF Loop Trail\, about 1.5 miles round-trip. This trail goes down a short hill from the parking lot and then continues on a slight hill parallel to Haley Brook\, downhill on the way out and uphill on the way back. We will not be crossing the brook.  Some stretches of trail near the parking lot may be wet. There are some sections of trail with wooden bog bridges. \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the event website. \nWilliamstown Rural Lands is a non-profit\, member-supported land conservation trust. We conserve and promote the forests\, fields\, farms and natural habitats of our region for the benefit of our communities and future generations.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-spring-wildflower-walk/
LOCATION:Mt. Berlin Trailhead\, Berlin Rd.\, Williamstown\, 01267
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250324T105734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T105734Z
UID:4381-1746946800-1746961200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Birding in New Ashford with Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore birding spots in the New Ashford area.\n\nMeet at JW Kelly’s Real Estate\, Route 7\, New Ashford.\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/birding-in-new-ashford-with-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250318T132302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T132925Z
UID:4315-1746972000-1746982800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Spring Tuneup Pride Eco-Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Nat Bike Month: Dust off your bike to get it tuned up or we’ll rent you a bike or e-bike for an easy Sheffield history & ecosystem ride. PLEASE SHOW UP AT 1PM IF YOU NEED MINOR REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE ON YOUR BIKE.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/lgbtq-spring-tuneup-pride-eco-bike-ride-sheffield-ma/
LOCATION:True Wheels\, 292 South Main Street\, Sheffield\, MA\, 01257\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250318T132713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T135545Z
UID:4319-1747593000-1747598400@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Eco-HIke: Spring Peepers Sunset Hike
DESCRIPTION:4 Naturalists lead LGBTQ family-friendly sunset spring peepers/frogs\, beavers\, and bats hike to wetlands\, meadows\, forest\, & Fountain Pond.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/lgbtq-eco-hike-spring-peepers-sunset-hike-great-barrington-ma/
LOCATION:CHP Great Barrington Health Center\, 444 Stockbridge Rd.\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250512T105058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T105058Z
UID:4569-1749376800-1749385800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: RRR Brooks - Sara Tenney Trail
DESCRIPTION: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! \nFrom 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 to admire the view of Mt. Greylock before returning to our start via Bob’s Ski Loop and the Sara Tenney Trail. \nThis is a moderate loop hike that involves a minor stream crossing (2-3 feet across\, on a dry day) at the beginning and end. The trail is rooty and rocky\, with a few short rock staircases. Much of the hike along the RRR Brooks Trail follows a narrow path with a steep drop-off. Throughout\, we’ll encounter the occasional muddy stretch. \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the events website. \nWilliamstown Rural Lands is a non-profit\, member-supported land conservation trust. We conserve and promote the forests\, fields\, farms and natural habitats of our region for the benefit of our communities and future generations.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-rrr-brooks-sara-tenney-trail/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000
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CREATED:20250414T202920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T203037Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Breakfast at the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCome enjoy a delicious breakfast\, take a guided tour of the hatchery\, and learn about our beautiful trail systems from one of our knowledgeable volunteers. We offer a variety of hikes\, including: \n\n\nA moderate 3-mile walk with scenic views and historic features \n\n\nAn easy 0.3-mile hike showcasing a unique glacial kettle \n\n\nA kid-friendly Nature Trail with fun educational signs along the way \n\n\nAfter breakfast\, don’t miss our Fishing Derby from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM!It’s a great opportunity for kids and families to enjoy some outdoor fun and maybe even win a prize. \nCome for the pancakes—stay for the adventure!
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/pancake-breakfast-at-the-berkshire-national-fish-hatchery/
LOCATION:Berkshire National Fish Hatchery\, 240 Hatchery Road\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery":MAILTO:info@hatcheryfriends.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250603T103100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T103100Z
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SUMMARY:Azalea Fields Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nAzalea Fields Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest \nJune 14th at 10:00 am \nParking: Berry Mountain Vista Lot \nHike Rating: Moderate 3.36 miles ridgeline hike with 600 feet of total elevation gain with options for less. \n  \nJoin DCR Interpretive Coordinator Alec Gillman on one of the most beautiful mountaintops to experience the best the Taconic Ridge has to offer…sixty five acres of wild azaleas. Berry Hill named for William Berry\, a Revolutionary War veteran who owned land here is filled with the sweet smell of blooms of many varieties of the pink wild flowers and at 2\,060-feet\, Berry Pond is the highest natural water body in Massachusetts. We will hike the Berry Pond shoreline and then follow the Taconic Crest Trail to Tower Mountain then return on the Pine Mountain Trail to visit Tilden Swamp with its bog vegetation. Our hike will start at the dirt parking lot known as the New York Overlook with commanding views of the Catskills and Albany. Berry Hill is also a well known hawk watching site and many different varieties of wildlife can be seen here at this high elevation. Come explore this hidden gem on the New York Massachusetts border\, one of our greatest State Forests filled with the most exciting trails and grand vistas! \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and bags will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/azalea-fields-group-hike-at-pittsfield-state-forest/
LOCATION:Pittsfield State Forest\, 1041 Cascade Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250318T132912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T135404Z
UID:4322-1749996000-1750006800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Bike Ride on Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/2nd-annual-lgbtq-pride-bike-ride-on-ashuwillticook-rail-trail/
LOCATION:Berkshire Outfitters\, 169 Grove Street\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T204500
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Solstice Evening Hike Down the Shepherd’s Well Trail
DESCRIPTION: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 looking west or looking east towards Mount Greylock.\n\nExcept for a brief steep uphill beginning\, this 1.5 mile hike is one-way mostly downhill. We will meet at the large parking lot at Petersburg Pass on Route 2 just across the New York State border and shuttle some cars down to our ending point. Then we will hike north from Petersburg Pass along the Taconic Crest Trail and east down the Shepherd’s Well Trail. This hike is suitable for both experienced and inexperienced hikers who are confident walkers. We will take a leisurely pace\, stopping to admire the views\, and will finish just before dark. Wear sturdy shoes and pack a flashlight or headlamp in case you need it. Please leave your dog at home.\n\nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the events website.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-solstice-evening-hike-down-the-shepherds-well-trail/
LOCATION:Petersburg Pass Parking Lot\, Top of Petersburg Pass/Rt. 2\, Petersburg\, NY\, 12138
ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250505T195314Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Bee Hill and Flora's Glen via Fitch Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4 mile hike overtop Bee Hill and down Flora’s Glen. \nWe’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 the way. Descend through hemlock groves to the RRR Brooks Trail\, returning along Flora’s Glen Brook to the remains of an old mill pond on Bee Hill Rd. \nThe trail starts in an open\, mowed field — the path is on grass to start — but most of the hike is in the woods on rooty\, rocky trails. Initial strenuous climbing leads to Bee Hill\, and a moderate descent returns us to Bee Hill Road. Much of the descent through Flora’s Glen features a narrow path with a steep drop-off to one side. \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the event website. \nWilliamstown Rural Lands is a non-profit\, member-supported land conservation trust. We conserve and promote the forests\, fields\, farms and natural habitats of our region for the benefit of our communities and future generations. \n 
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-bee-hill-and-floras-glen-via-fitch-trail-2/
LOCATION:Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Rd.\, Williamstown\, 01267
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250318T133729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T135248Z
UID:4329-1751108400-1751113800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual LGBTQ Pride Hike: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Naturalist-led easy hike for LGBTQ+ & families through a beautiful forest\, streams\, beaver wetlands & a trail for people with mobility challenges.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/3rd-annual-lgbtq-pride-hike-pleasant-valley-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250505T195308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T195308Z
UID:4550-1752310800-1752318000@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Examine the Local Effects of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION: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 the evidence of wildly different climates of the past\, and at the weather station we can see how we monitor climate change today. \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the event website. \nWilliamstown Rural Lands is a non-profit\, member-supported land conservation trust. We conserve and promote the forests\, fields\, farms and natural habitats of our region for the benefit of our communities and future generations.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-examine-the-local-effects-of-climate-change-2/
LOCATION:Petersburg Pass Parking Lot\, Top of Petersburg Pass/Rt. 2\, Petersburg\, NY\, 12138
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250715T131347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T131347Z
UID:51578-1754902800-1755273600@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Find Your Authentic Voice in Plein Air
DESCRIPTION:Transform your plein air painting skills in this week-long outdoor workshop. \nEasily 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. \nMy workshops help painters refine their personal technique in watercolor\, pastel\, oils\, gouache\, and acrylics. You will find your own voice and style without becoming anyone’s clone. These are intensive classes\, with morning and afternoon on-site painting sessions and lunch-time discussions and demos. \nWe will cover: \n\nColor theory\nComposition\nMixing colors\nFinding your own voice\nAuthentic brushwork\n\nWe stress strategies\, protocols\, and best practices in painting to get you good results with the least amount of wasted time. That means more attention on drawing\, brushwork and observation. You will learn to paint boldly\, using fresh\, clean color. You’ll learn to build commanding compositions\, and to use hue\, value and line to draw the eye through your paintings. \nBasic painting experience is required. Students will need to bring a portable easel as well as the other art supplies necessary for painting. A list will be sent to registrants. \nCost: $750. This covers all painting instruction\, room and board are the responsibility of the student. \nSkill level: Early-intermediate to Advanced. \nRequirements: Portable plein air easels\, paints\, brushes\, etc.\, rain jackets\, plein air umbrella\, sunscreen\, insect repellent\, stool suggested. Be prepared in case of rain. \nMaximum: 14 participants/workshop. \nMediums: All mediums are welcome: oil\, acrylic\, pastel\, watercolor. \nTime: 9 – 4 pm each day. \nLocation: 5 beautiful outdoor locations in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/find-your-authentic-voice-in-plein-air/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250814T131525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T131525Z
UID:67707-1755943200-1755957600@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Wild Acres Pittsfield Group Hike
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nWild Acres Pittsfield \nAugust 23rd at 10:00 am \nParking: 500 South Mountain Road\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \nHike Rating: Fun! Easy 2 miles\, several loops \n  \nJoin 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 friendly destination for a day out and a place to picnic lunch and there is so much more….Short and easy hiking loops great for dog walking and children\, wetlands and ponds for wildlife viewing in all seasons all with many benches. There is a surprise around every bend here including a lookout tower that overlooks a marsh with wide views of the Yokun Ridge.  Probably the most fun here is getting up close to the Pittsfield Municipal Airport where you can watch the planes take off and land\, watch from the ground or from the tower all with an excellent view of the Berkshires. Bring the family and a picnic lunch let’s go have some fun! \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and bags will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/wild-acres-pittsfield-group-hike/
LOCATION:Wild Acres\, 500 South Mountain Road\, Pittsfield\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250819T193359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T193359Z
UID:67771-1757246400-1757260800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Writing For The Wild
DESCRIPTION:WRITING FOR THE WILD\nSundays\, September 7 & 14\, 12:00 – 4:00 pm  \nNature writing is not just a genre\, it’s an ongoing conversation with Earth. A way of listening\, remembering\, and belonging. This immersive two-part workshop with Vanessa Chakour invites writers of all levels into deeper conversation with the wild within and around us. We’ll explore the many facets of nature writing while cultivating intimacy with the more-than-human world and expanding ecological literacy. \nTogether\, we’ll reflect on what compels us to write on behalf of the wild\, who we’re writing for\, and how to shape poetry and prose that honor our interdependence. We’ll explore memoir\, poetry\, and research-driven science writing\, as well as imaginative approaches like writing to and from the perspective of other species. \nWhether sitting with a white pine on the Mount grounds during our outdoor writing sessions\, or drawing on a memory that lives in your body\, this workshop invites you to slow down and write from a place of deep attention. Through readings\, writing prompts\, intimate discussion\, and outdoor activities\, we’ll explore how nature writing can foster healing and amplify the voices of our more-than-human kin. \nBetween sessions\, writers will be encouraged to continue our practices\, to keep a nature journal\, and bring writing to share the following week. We’ll also discuss pathways to publication and how to become an advocate for Earth in a time of ecological crisis — when wild neighbors desperately need our voices. \nABOUT VANESSA: \nVanessa Chakour is a naturalist\, author\, and land steward who builds emotional and ecological bridges between humans and nature. Through writing\, immersive retreats\, and collaborative storytelling\, she invites deeper connection with plants\, animals\, and land. Her books\, Awakening Artemis and Earthly Bodies\, blend memoir with calls to kinship\, exploring the interdependent paths of personal and ecological healing. Vanessa has collaborated with organizations like the Wolf Conservation Center and Jaguar Rescue Center\, and as a Project Coyote ambassador\, facilitates conversations that inspire reverence for our multispecies family. A devoted student of nature\, Vanessa continually seeks creative and regenerative pathways toward coexistence. \nDISCOUNT CODE IN HONOR OF MONARCH MIGRATION: \nOur time together coincides with the peak monarch butterfly migration through Massachusetts — an incredible phenomenon that unfolds across thousands of miles and multiple generations. Monarchs travel 50–100 miles a day\, guided not by maps\, but by genetic memory. It takes up to three generations to complete their journey to Mexico\, each butterfly continuing on a path they have never flown before. \nTo honor their extraordinary migration\, we’re offering a special discount through September 1. Type MONARCH60 into the registration link to receive $60 off and join an intimate circle of voices writing on behalf of the wild.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/writing-for-the-wild/
LOCATION:MA
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mount":MAILTO:info@edithwharton.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250814T134355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T134355Z
UID:67713-1757250000-1757260800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Chester and Becket Railroad Tour\, The Granite Line
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour \nChester and Becket Railroad Tour\, The Granite Line \nSeptember 7th@1:00 pm \nParking: On Hampden Street at the Chester and Becket Trailhead Chester 01011 \nDirections:  From junction of Rts 20 & 102 in Lee\, take Rt. 20 east and drive 18 miles to the Chester/Becket town line\, turn right on Hampden Street to the trailhead. GPS 42.279567\, -72.988070 \nHike Rating: Easy 2.5 miles in and back\, mostly flat terrain on dirt with options for more\, guided tour with handouts \nJoin us to walk on a section of the Chester and Becket Railroad. Built in 1896 as a 5.25-mile spur off the Boston & Albany Railroad to deliver granite from the Becket Quarries to the Chester finishing works. Both Chester and Becket issued bond stock in the quarry company to help in building this line because there was money to be made from the “Chester Blue Granite” for monuments and gravestones. This railroad was blasted out of the steep and winding side of the Walker Brook Valley. The first locomotive to run on this line was a wood burner\, eventually upgraded to a coal burning locomotive. We will see the remains of a wooden trestle still standing on the trail and also learn how this route was used in Chester’s Emery and Granite industry. Optional continuation on the railbed to the Boston and Albany Connector (3 miles).   Donations for the newly conserved Chester Granite Company Finishing Works property are greatly appreciated. \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and bags will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/chester-and-becket-railroad-tour-the-granite-line/
LOCATION:Chester and Becket Railroad Trailhead\, Hampden Street\, Chester\, MA\, 01011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250407T165918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T165918Z
UID:4438-1757754000-1757761200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike: Field Farm in South Williamstown
DESCRIPTION:This hike is a loop on Field Farm’s North Trail that will include the Caves Trail. Expect flat terrain that is great for all skill levels and is family friendly. \nField Farm is a nature preserve in South Williamstown owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations. Williamstown Rural Lands holds a conservation restriction (CR) on part of the property that includes a series of caves and ledges along the Caves Trail. This hike will lead you along the property’s varied landscape: active farmland\, upland forest\, rock ledges\, and even swamp! \nRegistration required: learn more and sign up at the event website.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-field-farm-in-south-williamstown-2/
LOCATION:Field Farm\, 554 Sloan Rd.\, Williamstown\, 01267
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250814T152717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T103322Z
UID:67722-1758362400-1758376800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour \nGuided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis \nSeptember 20th@10:00 am \nParking: On Norton Road Extension near house #92 Otis\, MA  01253 \nDirections:  Take Route 23 East or West to the Center of Otis take Norton Road and bear right onto Norton Road Extension to end of road. \nHike Rating: Easy to Moderate 3 miles in and back with very little elevation \nJoin us on a journey on the original “Ye Trodden Path” to follow the footsteps of the men who saved our country. Narrated by Mr. Tom Ragusa\, local historian\, our journey will take us through a section in Otis stopping at each historical location along the way listening to Tom’s amazing stories. During the winter of 1775-1776 Gen George Washington held the high ground around Boston while the British were firmly in control of the city. If Washington had artillery\, he could dislodge the British and retake Boston. The nearest available artillery was at Fort Ticonderoga\, under Continental Army control\, in up-state NY. Gen Henry Knox then was commissioned in Dec 1775\, by Gen Washington to secure these artillery pieces and transport them from NY\, through Massachusetts to Dorchester Heights outside Boston. To do this Gen Knox successfully crossed the Berkshire Mountains and large rivers in winter\, with 59 pieces of artillery. When the artillery arrived in Boston in early March 1776\, Gen Howe realized the hopelessness of his position and evacuated the city. \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-on-the-knox-trail-in-otis/
LOCATION:Knox Trail Otis\, 92 Norton Road Extension\, Otis\, MA\, MA\, 01253\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250915T131219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T131219Z
UID:98706-1758961800-1758970800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Bartholomew’s Cobble and Ashley House Tour | Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special outing at Bartholomew’s Cobble\, an ecologically rich landscape well-known as a hotspot for migrating birds. \nFollowing our walk\, we’ll have a guided tour of the nearby Ashley House\, the oldest house still standing in Berkshire County. Managed by The Trustees\, this historic home\, owned by Colonel John Ashley\, was the site of an early call for American independence and also the home of Mum Bett (Elizabeth Freeman)\, the enslaved woman who successfully sued for her freedom in 1781. \nJoin us for this special opportunity to explore the landscape of the Cobble and reflect on the profound stories that helped shape our region and nation. \n\nThe trails offer easy to moderate hiking; most likely\, we will be walking Ledges and Bailey Trails down to the Cottonwood\nSturdy shoes are recommended\nAdvanced RSVP required; limited to 20 participants\nMeet at Bartholomew’s Cobble\, 105 Weatogue Road\, Sheffield
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/bartholomews-cobble-and-ashley-house-tour-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:Bartholomew’s Cobble\, 105 Weatogue Road\, Sheffield\, 01257
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250915T131201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T131201Z
UID:98711-1759044600-1759057200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Birding & Biking on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail | Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we search for migrating fall birds while bicycling along the paved Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The trail is very low grade and paved. \n\nMeet in Cheshire at Farnam’s Causeway Road. This is north of Whitney’s Farm & Garden Center\, mid-way down Cheshire Reservoir.\nWhat to bring: a bike\, helmet\, binoculars\, water\, and a snack if you would like.\nThe trip will go north to the “Jungle” and back (approximately 6 miles)\nIf you wish\, you may bring a lunch. You can leave it in your car in a cooler while you bike. There are picnic tables and facilities at Farnam’s Crossing.\nAdvanced RSVP required
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/birding-biking-on-the-ashuwillticook-rail-trail-hoffmann-bird-club-2/
LOCATION:Ashuwillticook Rail Trail (Cheshire Access)\, Farnams Rd.\, Cheshire\, 01225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130522
CREATED:20250814T152707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152707Z
UID:67734-1759669200-1759680000@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Guided Hike to Reservoir Rocks Great Barrington
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nGuided Hike to Reservoir Rocks Great Barrington \nOctober 5th @1:00 pm \nParking: Quarry and Pine Street where they intersect Great Barrington\, MA  01230 \nDirections:  Route 7 to East Street to Quarry Street. Parking is roadside\, please do not block driveways \nHike Rating: Moderate 3 miles on a footpath to see boulders\, footing will be uneven and there will be some elevation and walking in between boulders with options for more. \nJoin us with special guest Christy Butler\, author of Berkshire Destinations and Rockachusetts for a boulder expedition to see an enormous field of boulders\, some larger than busses and houses.  Automobile sized boulders are everywhere on East Mountain with many propped up against each other\, a landslide of boulders!  This area is a mecca for climbers and boulderers with many challenging and unique bouldering problems that adventurers flock to.  The land was purchased from the George D. Goodrich estate in 1922 by the Great Barrington Fire District.  Spend a day with us seeing these geological wonders while Mr. Butler entertains us with rocks and more rocks\, a true rock heaven for rock hounds right here in Western Mass.  Friendly dogs are welcome but keep in mind porcupines love rocks too! \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required.  Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided.  Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.  More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com .  Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions.  As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles! \nWant to hike every weekend year-round? Become a Hilltown Hiker Member! Get access to our private Messenger Group Text with hike and event announcements that are member exclusive events.  You can sign up on www.HilltownHikers.com. \nFollow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube. Tees\, hoodies\, hats\, patches and bags will be for sale by donation at the event.  See all our events\, maps\, blog and photos at www.hilltownhikers.com Please keep our beautiful places clean and carry in and carry out.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/guided-hike-to-reservoir-rocks-great-barrington/
LOCATION:Reservoir Rocks\, Pine Street\, Great Barrington\, 01230\, United States
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