November 2016 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Landkeeper Notes, Properties, Uncategorized

22 Nov 2016

Thankful for BNRC Volunteers!

November 2016 To our volunteers: As the year draws to a close and as the season for giving comes to the fore, all of us at BNRC want to give thanks for our corps of dedicated volunteers. Without you our jobs would be just about impossible....and it's also true that they would…

Joe Berkshire

Landkeeper, Landkeeper Notes, Properties

16 Nov 2016

BNRC Full List of Properties is Published

Thank you for your patience! While we've heard lots of positive comments about our Top 10 Trails information, we know many of you have been waiting for a full list of all BNRC-owned properties. They are now available online (click here, or use the address below). The property listings contain descriptions and…

Joe Berkshire

Calendar, Hikes, Properties, Walks

07 Nov 2016

Hollow Fields Moonrise Hike, Richmond, 12/14/2016

There’s no better place to see the full moon. HOLLOW FIELDS Wednesday, December 14, 5pm - 8pm Distance: 2 miles Pace: Easy, on-trail with long, gradual climbs Description: Enjoy hot apple cider, donuts, and guided moonlight hikes through 40 acres of open fields. If the weather permits, we’ll have a bonfire. Bring…

Joe Berkshire

Calendar, Events, Fall Foliage, Hikes, Properties, Walks

07 Nov 2016

Old Mill Trail, Dalton/Hinsdale, 12/07/2016

This just might be the best trail in the Berkshires. Wednesday, December 7, 10:00am – noon Distance: 3 miles Pace: Easy, 2.5 hours Terrain: Flat, improved hiking trails Description: Join BNRC and the Housatonic Valley Association for a hike on HVA’s Old Mill Trail. The Trail follows the east branch of the…

Joe Berkshire

Events, Fall Foliage, Hikes, Properties, Walks

07 Nov 2016

Parsons Marsh Meander, Lenox, 11/30/2016

Explore Parsons Marsh with Berkshire Natural Resources Council Wednesday, November 30, 10:00am – noon Distance: fewer than 2.0 miles Pace: Slow, 2 hours Terrain: mostly off-trail, slight elevation gains, rough terrain Description: This hike will focus on a small but very important parcel on Parsons Marsh. We'll explore site feature from the…

Joe Berkshire

Calendar, Events, Fall Foliage, Hikes, Properties, Walks

07 Nov 2016

Bob’s Way History Hike, Monterey/Sandisfield, 11/19/2016

Tour the quintessential New England forest. Saturday, November 19, 10:00am – 1:00pm Distance: 2.5 miles Pace: Moderate Terrain: Moderate, entirely on-trail, moderate elevation gains Description: This hike highlights the history of Bob’s Way ranging from the late 18th century to today. With its second-growth hardwood forest, stonewalls and foundations, wetlands, and old roads, Bob’s Way could be THE…

Joe Berkshire

Landkeeper, Landkeeper Notes, Properties

03 Nov 2016

Fall Hunting Season

Autumn in the Berkshires is all about the harvest: apples, pumpkins, corn – and venison! BNRC welcomes hunters to its properties. One of our principles is that land should be open for passive recreation, which has always including hunting. In fact, BNRC actively manages its properties for wildlife’s increase, including game species.…

Joe Berkshire