Join Williamstown Rural Lands board member Tamanika Terry Steward for a guided hike at Field Farm in South Williamstown on September 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. This 3.3 mile hike will follow along the varied landscapes of Field Farm’s North & Caves Trails viewing active farmland, upland forest, rock ledges, and even a swamp. […]
Join Williamstown Rural Lands board member Tommy Richey for a leisurely birding experience at Sheep Hill on September 21 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. This walk will start at the farmhouse (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown) looking for birds in the willows around Josiah's Pond and the wetlands boardwalk before continuing a short way (< […]
Join us as we search for migrating sparrows, raptors, and warblers for some fall birding. The trip will consist of visiting 3-4 birdy spots with easy to moderate walking on grassy or gravel paths or along the roadsides. Walking is easy but may be muddy. Meet at the Williamstown Public Library, 1095 Main Street, at […]
Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up & Training Help monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlocks! Eastern Hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands on September 24 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. to survey Eastern Hemlock health at the Fitch Memorial […]
Feeling helpless in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss? Want to take a break from the computer and get outside? Roll up your sleeves and join Williamstown Rural Lands in our effort to restore the local landscape! Come help us clear invasive plants on September 26 from 3 – 5 p.m at our […]
Connect with nature through the mindful movement of Tai Chi. Join Williamstown Rural Lands and certified Tai Chi instructor Mary Hannah Parkman on September 29 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Margaret Lindley Park/Hemlock Brook (1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown). Mary Hannah will guide participants in slow-paced movements that encourage mindfulness and thereby deepen capacity […]
We’ll visit HBC member Ben Nickley, executive director of Berkshire Bird Observatory (https://www.berkshirebirds.org/), to get an up-close look at fall migrants passing through the county and learn more about the science and practice behind bird banding. This is a great opportunity to see and experience birds and their physiology up close. We’ll spend a couple […]
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. Meet in Cheshire at Farnam’s Causeway Road. This is north of Whitney’s Farm & Garden Center, mid-way down Cheshire Reservoir. What to bring: a bike, helmet, binoculars, water, and a […]
A walk along fields, wetlands, and hedgerows. Up to 2 mostly flat miles with some uneven terrain. This is restricted access property and not often open to the public. Learn more and register at https://hoffmannbirdclub.org/events/howden-farm-sheffield/
Look for migrating fall birds, including waterfowl, along the .6-mile trail and boardwalk. The walk features a small meadow, woodlands, and an overlook at one of the largest marshes in the central Berkshires. ADA ACCESSIBLE Meet at 170 Undermountain Road, Lenox (42.3644, -73.3049). Learn more and register at hoffmannbirdclub.org/events/parsons-marsh-lenox/
