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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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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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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamstown Rural Lands":MAILTO:programs@rurallands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T073000
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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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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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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
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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
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CREATED:20250505T195308Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T090000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000
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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
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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/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mount":MAILTO:info@edithwharton.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
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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:20260408T030607
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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:20260408T030607
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:20260408T030607
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:20260408T030607
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:20260408T030607
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251008T151121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T151121Z
UID:99059-1761483600-1761496200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Whistlers Cathedrals Group Hike of the Keystone Arches
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nWhistlers Cathedrals \nThe Keystone Arch Bridges \nOctober 26th@1pm \nParking: 325 Middlefield Road Chester 01011 carpool from Parking at Chester Elementary School 42.29793\, -72.98323 \nDirections:  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 Chester Elementary School will be on your right after 1.5 miles. \nHike Rating: Moderate 5 miles in and back\, ups and downs\, rocks\, roots and dirt \nCarpool is required from the Chester Elementary School due to lack of parking at the Trailhead.  Carpool will start at 12:15 from the school parking lot. \nConstruction of the 150-mile railroad was completed by 3\,000 laborers in an incredible two and a half years\, opening in 1841. Join us for a Historic narrative by Dave Pierce. Enjoy the incredible narration as Dave tells of the history of the Arch’s creation\, the first cluster of stone arch railroad bridges built in America\, located on the West Branch of the Westfield River. Learn how the stone bridges were built\, visit a quarry\, and the massive “cut”. We will take you up close to all of the stone bridges on the trail including the footpaths over and under the dry laid stone bridges. An optional hike to the Gator Arch will follow. The Chester Railway Station Museum will be open after the hike located at 10 Prospect Street in Chester\, a national historic landmark along with the 65 and 70 foot bridges. \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. \n  \n 
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/whistlers-cathedrals-group-hike-of-the-keystone-arches/
LOCATION:Keystone Arch Bridges Trail\, 325 Middlefield Road\, Chester\, MA\, 01011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251008T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T151113Z
UID:99065-1763805600-1763820000@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Twin Ponds Group Hike at Pittsfield State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Hike \nTwin Ponds Pittsfield State Forest \nNovember 22nd at 10:00 am \n  \nParking: 42.436564\, -73.373432 Pittsfield\, Massachusetts 01201 Route 20 ( Lebanon Mountain Road) pull off on right when heading West before the NY Border \n  \nHike Rating: Moderate 3.5 mile loop with 800 feet of elevation \n  \nJoin us for a hike in the Pittsfield State Forest to Twin Ponds and Cranberry Pond on both the Taconic Skyline and Taconic Crest trails. Explore the beauty of Mount Lebanon\, Pittsfield and Hancock on the ridgeline and see views of Doll mountain across the ponds. Learn about the Shaker history here including their relation to twin ponds. The Taconic Skyline Trail was originally blazed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a hiking trail\, 25 miles long\, from Massachusetts Route 41 in Richmond to the northern end of Brodie Mountain in Williamstown. The Taconic Crest Trail is a 37 mile trail in the Taconic Mountains. Much of the route has been conserved as state forest\, conservation easement\, or forest preserve. We will discover hidden history here as we hike through hardwoods and metamorphic rock. \n  \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. \n 
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/twin-ponds-group-hike-at-pittsfield-state-forest/
LOCATION:Pittsfield State Forest\, 1041 Cascade Street\, Pittsfield\, 01201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T143357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T143357Z
UID:105337-1767272400-1767279600@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:REGISTRATION FULL - First Day Hike at Mount Greylock State Reservation
DESCRIPTION: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 is approximately 2 miles\, about 1.5 to 2 hours in duration. Dress for the weather\, wear winter boots. Leashed dogs are welcome. \nSpace is limited to 25; registration is required. Before and after the hike\, warm up by the fire inside the Visitor Center. For more information\, please call (413) 499-4262.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/registration-full-first-day-hike-at-mount-greylock-state-reservation/
LOCATION:Mount Greylock State Reservation – Visitors Center\, 30 Rockwell Rd.\, Lanesborough\, 01237
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T144700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T144700Z
UID:105345-1767438000-1767443400@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDress for the weather and enjoy a morning of winter tracking. This program covers up to a mile of trail\, depending on the amount of tracks we find. Terrain is level or gradually sloping. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to snow\, mud\, or ice. Traction spikes or snowshoes may be available to borrow on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/tracking-winter-wildlife-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T143949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T143949Z
UID:105341-1769778000-1769785200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Discover Greylock Hike
DESCRIPTION:FREE and open to ages 8 and older. Pre-registration is suggested. \nCelebrate 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 orienteering. Be aware that trail conditions may be snow-covered\, icy\, or muddy. Suitable for most abilities. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center on Gould Road in Adams. \nDress for winter weather with warm layers and sturdy\, waterproof boots. Bring water\, a snack and traction devices for boots\, or snowshoes. Trekking poles are recommended. Inclement weather cancels. \nCall the Mount Greylock Visitor Center at (413) 499-4262 for more information\, weather updates and to register.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/discover-greylock-hike/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen\, 165 Gould Rd.\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T144920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T144920Z
UID:105348-1770469200-1770474600@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Family Nest Box Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 home at the end. No experience is necessary\, and all tools and materials are provided. \nNest boxes are suitable for Eastern Bluebirds and other small\, cavity-nesting species such as Tree Swallows\, House Wrens\, Black-capped Chickadees\, Tufted Titmice\, and White-breasted Nuthatches. \nThis is an all-indoor program designed for families with children. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/family-nest-box-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145049Z
UID:105351-1771246800-1771252200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Beaver Detectives
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a program designed for families with children. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child. This program covers up to 1 mile of gravel-paved or unsurfaced trails containing a mix of flat ground\, gradual slopes\, and one or two hills. The trail surface contains exposed tree roots and rocks. Recent weather could make the trail muddy\, wet\, or slippery.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/beaver-detectives/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T145242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145441Z
UID:105354-1771405200-1771419600@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:February Vacation Adventure Days
DESCRIPTION:Get outside\, learn about nature\, and make new friends this frosty and beautiful time of year! Ever wondered about the science behind snowflakes? Or how animals survive winter? Where are those tracks going? Investigate all of this and more while we play and explore the magic of Pleasant Valley in winter. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/february-vacation-adventure-days/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20251231T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T145404Z
UID:105357-1771491600-1771506000@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:February Vacation Adventure Days
DESCRIPTION:Get outside\, learn about nature\, and make new friends this frosty and beautiful time of year! Ever wondered about the science behind snowflakes? Or how animals survive winter? Where are those tracks going? Investigate all of this and more while we play and explore the magic of Pleasant Valley in winter. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/february-vacation-adventure-days-2/
LOCATION:Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20260209T114124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T114124Z
UID:105543-1773599400-1773604800@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:American Woodcock\, Greylock Glen\, Adams | Hoffmann Bird CLub
DESCRIPTION:American Woodcock\, Greylock Glen\, Adams\n\nMarch 15 @ 6:30 pm\nFree \n\n\n\nWe will be listening to their nasal “peent” calls and hopefully will see the amazing aerial displays of the American Woodcock in the evening. Estimated time is 6:30 PM about ½ hour after sunset. \n\nMeet at the parking lot of the Greylock Glen Visitor’s Center\, Gould Road\, Adams. We will be walking on a level gravel path up to the meadow area.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/american-woodcock-greylock-glen-adams-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen\, 165 Gould Rd.\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T030607
CREATED:20260209T114102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T114102Z
UID:105548-1774164600-1774177200@berkshiresoutside.org
SUMMARY:Spring Waterfowl Search | Hoffmann Bird Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nMeet at Farnams Causeway (off of Rte. 8) on Cheshire Lake.
URL:https://berkshiresoutside.org/event/spring-waterfowl-search-hoffmann-bird-club/
LOCATION:Farnams Crossing\, Ashuwillticook Rail Trail\, Farnams Rd.\, Cheshire\, 01225
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