Join us for a special outing at Bartholomew’s Cobble, an ecologically rich landscape well-known as a hotspot for migrating birds. Following 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 […]
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 […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Guided Hike to Reservoir Rocks Great Barrington October 5th @1:00 pm Parking: Quarry and Pine Street where they intersect Great Barrington, MA 01230 Directions: Route 7 to East Street to Quarry Street. Parking is roadside, please do not block driveways Hike Rating: Moderate 3 miles on a footpath to see boulders, footing […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Whistlers Cathedrals The Keystone Arch Bridges October 26th@1pm Parking: 325 Middlefield Road Chester 01011 carpool from Parking at Chester Elementary School 42.29793, -72.98323 Directions: From junction of Rts 20 & 102 in Lee, take Rt. 20 east and drive 18 miles to the Chester center, turn left onto Middlefield Road and […]
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike Twin Ponds Pittsfield State Forest November 22nd at 10:00 am Parking: 42.436564, -73.373432 Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 Route 20 ( Lebanon Mountain Road) pull off on right when heading West before the NY Border Hike Rating: Moderate 3.5 mile loop with 800 feet of elevation Join us for a hike in the […]
Celebrate the New Year at Mount Greylock State Reservation on a First Day Hike! Meet at the Mount Greylock Visitor Center. Hiking the Bradley Farm Trail, easy to moderate in difficulty, with an elevation gain of approximately 450 feet. Along the way, enjoy beautiful scenery and interpretive stations highlighting natural and cultural history. The hike […]
Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we will find signs of coyotes, foxes, deer, rabbits, and more. Dress for the weather and enjoy a morning […]
FREE and open to ages 8 and older. Pre-registration is suggested. Celebrate the great outdoors at Mount Greylock with a refreshing walk in the woods! Explore seasonal changes in the forest and look for signs of wildlife and unique natural features along an easy-moderate trail. Hikes may include tree identification, wildlife signs, local history, and […]
Get crafty with your family and help improve wildlife habitat in your neighborhood. This hands-on workshop will teach you where and how to place nest boxes in ideal habitats to attract nesting birds during the breeding season. As a family, use simple hand tools to build one of our pre-cut kits and take your box […]
The busy beavers of Pleasant Valley have left behind clues about where they've been working. Practice your nature sleuthing skills as you venture along the trails with your family in search of places where the beavers have chopped down trees, maintained their dams, added to their lodges, and more. This is a program designed for […]
