April 2019 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

29 Apr 2019

Hike Steepletop, New Marlborough, 06/03/2019

Search for spring happenings throughout the extensive wetlands of this beautiful Reserve with BNRC and the Taconic Hiking Club! STEEPLETOP Monday, June 3, 10:30 am—1:00 pm Difficulty: Easy to moderate (easy pace, little elevation changes) Description: Hike the 4.5 miles of trail at Steepletop, Berkshire Natural Resource Council’s largest reserve. With more…

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Events, Uncategorized

12 Apr 2019

Land Protection Workshop

We've got a stellar line up with Narain Schroeder (BNRC), Virginia Smith (a local attorney specializing in estate planning), and Pete Grima (DCR Service Forester), as well as a local property owner who has conserved their land.

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Volunteer

12 Apr 2019

Hoosac Range/Mahican-Mohawk Trail Maintenance Day, North Adams/Adams (5 volunteers)

Trail clearing along the Hoosac Range! Saturday, June 8th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a fun day of trail clean-up on the Hoosac Range. We’ll hike the Mahican-Mohawk Trail from BNRC’s Hoosac Range trailhead to the Savoy State Forest Campground, totaling about 8 miles. Our focus will be to…

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Volunteer

12 Apr 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work, Pittsfield (5-10 volunteers)

CrossFit day on the mountain (round 2)! Wednesday, June 19th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The new Mahanna Cobble Trail is planned to be completed this year! Sections of the new trail need a thick layer of soil for a sustainable walking tread. Join the seasonal BNRC trail crew on the mountain…

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Volunteer

12 Apr 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work, Pittsfield (5-10 volunteers)

CrossFit on the mountain! Tuesday, May 14th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The new Mahanna Cobble Trail is planned to be completed this year! Sections of the new trail need a thick layer of soil for a sustainable walking tread. Join us on the mountain to help move this project forward. We…

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Volunteer

12 Apr 2019

Division Street Boat Launch Clean-Up, Great Barrington (5 volunteers)

Let’s get the new boat launch in tip-top shape for the paddling season! Wednesday, May 1st, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Berkshire Natural Resources Council in partnership with the Housatonic Valley Association, just completed the installation of a new canoe launch and parking area along the Housatonic River on Division Street in…

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Volunteer

12 Apr 2019

The Old Mill Trail Workday, Hinsdale (5-10 volunteers)

Help to maintain this accessible trail and support native plants along this beautiful trail! Saturday, April 27th 9:00 am- 12:00 pm The Housatonic Valley Association, in partnership with BNRC, is determined to eradicate the invasive species along this stretch of the East Branch of the Housatonic River. Come learn about the effort…

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Landkeeper Notes

12 Apr 2019

Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council as our 2019-2020 TerraCorps Member

PDF of TerraCorps Position TerraCorps, is an innovative national service program helping communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. Using the AmeriCorps national service model, TerraCorps prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help strengthen community-based nonprofits working to meet these goals. This year’s TerraCorps program…

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e-News

05 Apr 2019

2019 April Enews

In this issue: BNRC's Online Store • Learn About the Berkshire Taconic Regional Conservation Partnership • The Berkshires, Past, Present and Future • Berkshire Earth Expo, Spring Happenings Hike, Children's Vacation Programs & More • Support Seasonal Staff • Free Open Space Conference • Springside Park Earth Day Clean-up Belted Kingfishers are returning! You will…

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Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

01 Apr 2019

Old Mill Trail Augmented Reality Hike, Hinsdale/Dalton, 05/11/2019

Check out the new augmented reality interpretive trail along this historic property! Old Mill Trail Saturday, May 11, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) and the Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) in walking the Old Mill Trail which follows…

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