August 2018 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

30 Aug 2018

Forest Forensics Hike at The Boulders, Pittsfield/Dalton, 10/28/2018

Join us finding clues to piece together the land history at The Boulders Reserve. THE BOULDERS Sunday, October 28, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Thousands of readers have had their experience of being in a forest changed forever by reading Tom Wessels's Reading the…

Mariah

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

30 Aug 2018

Hoosac Range Fall Foliage Hike, North Adams, 10/19/18

Enjoy the fall colors along this winding ridgeline hike. HOOSAC RANGE Friday, October 19, 3:00 pm – 6:30 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 ridgeline hike…

Mariah

Volunteer

15 Aug 2018

The Old Mill Trail Volunteer Workday, Hinsdale

Help to maintain and support native plants on this beautiful trail! Saturday, October 27th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC and HVA at this work party for the Old Mill Trail. We’ll be raking the trail, installing ramps on two of the bridges to improve accessibility, removing invasive plants and transporting…

Mariah

Volunteer

15 Aug 2018

Hoosac Range Volunteer Workday, North Adams

Help to update the trail blazes. Friday, October 5th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC's Stewardship Staff to update trail blazes on this popular and historic trail! BNRC will provide all supplies including gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes, clothes that you don't mind getting paint on and bring water and lunch.…

Mariah

Volunteer

15 Aug 2018

Olivia’s Overlook at Yokun Ridge South Volunteer Workday, Stockbridge/Richmond

Help to clear the waterbars on the Burbank Trail and Old Baldhead Road. Tuesday, September 18th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Improve trail water drainage by clearing and re-shaping waterbars for rain runoff. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring water. BNRC will provide all tools and gloves. Directions: From the center…

Mariah

Volunteer

15 Aug 2018

Parsons Marsh Trail Opening Event, Lenox

Looking for volunteers to fill short shifts and help with parking, kid’s activities, tabling, crowd welcoming and clean-up. Saturday, September 15th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Directions: Stonover Farm’s Event Parking Area, across from 169 Undermountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240. Please RSVP to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org or 413-499-0596.

Mariah

Volunteer

15 Aug 2018

Alford Springs Volunteer Workday, Alford

Help to re-blaze the Mother Loop and Connector Trail. Thursday, September 6th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Together we can update the trail blazing on the trails at Alford Springs. BNRC will provide all supplies including gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes, clothes that you don't mind getting paint on and bring water…

Mariah

Volunteer

15 Aug 2018

The Boulders Volunteer Workday, Pittsfield/Dalton

Put the finishing touches on the first leg of the new access trail! Saturday, August 25th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us in putting the finishing touches on the first section of the new access trail at The Boulders Reserve. We’ll be trimming roots, applying soil, blazing and leafing-in the trail.…

Mariah

e-News

06 Aug 2018

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…

Mariah