March 2018 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Landkeeper Notes, Properties, Walks

28 Mar 2018

Hollow Fields Hike, Richmond, 5/23/2018

On the lookout for Bobolink and other grassland breeding birds! HOLLOW FIELDS Wednesday, May 23, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate (easy pace, moderate elevation change) Description: The Hollow Fields Reserve is a collaboration of BNRC and the Richmond Land Trust, in partnership with the Town of Richmond. The Reserve has…

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Landkeeper Notes

28 Mar 2018

April Volunteer Highlight: Sharon Siter

How long have you been volunteering with BNRC? About 3 years. What is your favorite BNRC property? BNRC has so many great properties. A favorite of mine is Housatonic Flats. I walk the Housatonic Flats trail frequently and snowshoe there in the winter. I also enjoy photographing and birdwatching on the property.…

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Calendar, Events, Hikes, Landkeeper Notes, Properties, Walks

28 Mar 2018

Hoosac Range Hike, North Adams, 5/19/2018

Search for spring ephemerals and enjoy the views of the Hoosac Range. HOOSAC RANGE Saturday, May 19, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (moderate pace, moderate to difficult elevation change) Description: Join BNRC for a hike out to Spruce Hill along the Hoosac Range Trail. A great out and back…

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Calendar, Events, Hikes, Landkeeper Notes, Properties, Walks

28 Mar 2018

Constitution Hill History Hike, Lanesborough, 5/8/2018

Learn about the rich history of Constitution Hill from local historian, Mike Whalen. CONSTITUTION HILL Tuesday, May 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation change) Description: Join cultural historian, Mike Whalen, and BNRC staff in exploring the rich history of this property. We’ll enjoy the 20-30 minute…

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Landkeeper Notes

28 Mar 2018

Debunking the “Wolf Tree”

During the early 19th century a vast portion of the New England landscape was cut and cleared for agricultural use. At the peak of deforestation, 60 to 80 percent of the land was cleared for pasture, tillage, orchards and buildings. However, some trees remained in pastures as shade trees for livestock, along…

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Fundraising, Landkeeper Notes

27 Mar 2018

Library in the Wilderness Program

Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC), in partnership with the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is initiating a program called “Library in the Wilderness.” This program provides community members with access to essential supplies to have a safe, fun, and educational outdoor experience as well as workshops on hiking, local flora and fauna,…

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