July 2017 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Properties

31 Jul 2017

Ashmere Island Canoe and Kayak Trip, 09/13/2017

Did you know that Berkshire Natural Resources Council owns an island? Ashmere Island is on the northern half of Ashmere Lake. This 7-acre, forested island is very near the eastern and western shores at a pinch-point of the lake. Please note: Most BNRC hikes do not require sign-up. In the case of…

Mariah

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

31 Jul 2017

Solar Eclipse Hike on the Hoosac Range, North Adams, 08/21/2017

Experience the solar eclipse atop the Hoosac Range! Monday, August 21, 12:00pm – 4:00pm HOOSAC RANGE IMPORTANT UPDATE: We've had overwhelming response about this hike! Please tell us if you are going, email: mauman@bnrc.org or call 413-499-0596. It will be VERY challenging to accommodate more than 50 people. Carpool if possible! Difficulty:…

Mariah

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

31 Jul 2017

Constitution Hill, Lanesborough, 08/16/2017

Come explore the property from the valley to the spiny ridgeline. CONSTITUTION HILL Wednesday, August 16, 10:00am – noon Pace: Easy, 1.5 hours Terrain: Easy to moderate — good trails with gradual to steep inclines Description: Enjoy the 20-30 minute climb from the trailhead to the spine of the hill and the…

Mariah

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

31 Jul 2017

Father Loop at Alford Springs, Alford, 08/12/2017

Enjoy the views of the Father Loop at Alford Springs. ALFORD SPRINGS Saturday, August 12, 10:00am – 1:30pm Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (moderate elevation changes) Description: We will hike the beautiful 4.3 mile Father Loop. This trail takes you to an incredible vista with a view of Mt. Greylock then winds you in and…

Mariah

Landkeeper Notes, Photography

27 Jul 2017

Art and Poetry Contest Winners Announced!

Today Berkshire Natural Resources Council announces the winners of the art and poetry contest, one of the special activities celebrating its 50th anniversary of landkeeping in the Berkshires. We invited the public to create original pieces of art and/or compose poetry with the theme, What landkeeping in the Berkshires means to you? Thanks…

Mariah

High Road, Hikes, Landkeeper, Landkeeper Notes, Photography, Properties

19 Jul 2017

Cured by Landkeeping

July 19, 2017 Taking kids hiking isn’t enough. They need us to be landkeepers. Kindle their love for forests, hills and streams by saving the Berkshires’ special places We have heard so much about how kids never play outdoors anymore that it’s easy to make assumptions. Kids are addicted to screens ……

Joe Berkshire

Landkeeper Notes

13 Jul 2017

Rainbows + Moths + Fireflies = Magic

On the evening of Saturday, July 8th, a couple dozen people gathered at Hollow Fields in Richmond for one of BNRC’s 50th Anniversary special events—a moth and firefly exhibition. Cider donuts and music were enjoyed around a campfire as sunset approached, and a splendid double rainbow appeared in the eastern sky. As darkness…

Mariah

Landkeeper Notes

07 Jul 2017

Monarchs in the Berkshires

For most, the sight of a monarch butterfly is an indication of summertime when the meadows really come to life. In the midst of all the busy singing insects, you may be able to find a monarch caterpillar munching on a milkweed plant. After hatching from their eggs, the caterpillars will spend…

Mariah