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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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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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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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