2018 August Enews: A New Trail Coming to the Berkshires!

In this issue:

Parsons Marsh Trail Opening • Throw Some Shade • Full Moon, Heritage Hikes and More! • September Save-the-Dates • Hand-me-downs • A Volunteer for 25 Years

A young volunteer removing garlic mustard on the Old Mill Trail.

Photo Credit: Elodie Reed

You keep the trails open for all ages to enjoy. DONATE HERE

JOIN US to celebrate the opening of the new accessible trail

at Parsons Marsh in Lenox.

Music, Kid’s Activities, Hikes and Walks, Cider Press, and Cider Donuts

Saturday, September 15th (9:00 a.m – Noon)

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Event Schedule 

   9:00 a.m.   Bird Walk
  10:00 a.m.  Music, Kid’s Crafts
  10:30 a.m.  Ribbon Cutting
  10:45 a.m.  Music, Cider Press, Kid’s Activities, Walk the Trail

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Parking: Stonover Farm’s Event Parking Lot, across from 169 Undermountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240. Carpooling and walking encouraged! 

Free event! All are welcome!

Throw Some Shade

Some trees thrive in sunlight, others need deep shade. BNRC land stewards help each tree find its place in the forest, with your help.

Have you ever noticed that some trees grow very quickly, and others take many decades to mature? Or that trees near disturbances and forest edges behave very differently than those in deep undisturbed areas?  What’s the best way to ensure the health of a wide range of tree species, to support habitat for wildlife?

Click here to read more. 

 Hemlock forest.

Photo Credit: Dylan Cipkowski