August 2016 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Hikes, Landkeeper, Landkeeper Notes, Properties

25 Aug 2016

Haying at Hollow Fields

If you walked Hollow Fields in Richmond last week, perhaps you wondered whether we would ever cut the hay. And now we have. Pittsfield farmer George Noble is baling right now! The hot and stormy weather of early to mid-August delayed us, but the plan was to mow on August 1. …

Joe Berkshire

Hikes

02 Aug 2016

Housatonic Flats, 08/31/2016

Riverside Walk at Housatonic Flats Enjoy a riverside walk after work. This flat, loop trail has beautiful views of the Housatonic River. Pace: Easy, 1 mile/1 hour Terrain: Mowed path, slight elevation changes Distance: 1 mile When Wednesday, August 31 Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Where to meet From Great Barrington, take Rt.…

Joe Berkshire

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

02 Aug 2016

Olivia’s Overlook Hike, 08/20/2016

Olivia's Overlook, Moderate 5 Mile Hike Starting at Olivia’s Overlook, we will walk down the Brothers Trail before crossing the road to walk up to Monks Pond via Baldhead Road. We’ll return to Olivia’s Overlook on the Burbank Trail. Bring water and lunch. Pace: Moderate 5 miles, 4 hours Terrain: Trails, moderate…

Joe Berkshire

Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

02 Aug 2016

Hollow Fields Hike, 08/10/2016

Hollow Fields Hike, Easy & Beautiful 3 Miles Walk through fields over moderate elevation gains to see great views of Yokun Ridge. Bring a snack and water to enjoy high in the fields. Distance: 3 miles Pace: Easy, 3 miles/3hours Terrain: Mowed path, moderate elevation changes When Wednesday, August 10…

Joe Berkshire

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

02 Aug 2016

Clam River Hike, 08/04/2016

Clam River Hike, co-hosted with the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Come see what goes into building a quality hiking trail! AMC will shuttle hikers from the Sandisfield Town Hall Annex to Hammertown Road where an AMC teen trail crew is working on this year’s phase of the Clam River trails. Then we’ll…

Joe Berkshire