June 2019 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Events, Landkeeper Notes

28 Jun 2019

FREE SUMMER HIKES SERIES

Transportation provided from Pittsfield: Two pick-up locations From July to October the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, are offering free summer hikes with transportation provided from two Pittsfield locations. Hikers will be picked up from either the Berkshire Athenaeum and the Berkshire Dream Center and transported…

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27 Jun 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work (10 volunteers)

Friday, September 6, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a portion of the time or the full day! 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…

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27 Jun 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work (10 volunteers)

Thursday, August 22, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a portion of the time or the full day! 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…

Mariah

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27 Jun 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work (10 volunteers)

Saturday, August 10, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a portion of the time or the full day! 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…

Mariah

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27 Jun 2019

Hollow Fields Workday (5 volunteers)

Friday, August 9, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Let’s put a fresh layer of paint on the barn. We’ll also focus on trimming back the field edge and removing barbed wire. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, bring lunch and water. If you plan to paint, please wear clothes that you don’t mind…

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27 Jun 2019

Alford Springs Workday (5-10 volunteers)

Sunday, July 28, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Clear the trail corridor of the 4.3-mile Father Loop. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, bring lunch and water. BNRC will provide all tools, gloves, and trail snacks. From Great Barrington: Take Taconic Avenue, which becomes Alford Road. Drive past Simon’s Rock to a left…

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27 Jun 2019

The Boulders Trail Building Workday (10-15 volunteers)

Friday, July 26, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC's Stewardship Staff and Berkshire NEMBA to continue building a new access trail at The Boulders property. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, bring lunch and water. BNRC will provide all tools, gloves, and trail snacks. Directions: To the trailhead parking area on Gulf…

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27 Jun 2019

Old Mill Trail Workday (10-15 volunteers)

Wednesday, July 17, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm CANCELLED DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS 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 and participate in making this vision a reality. We’ll…

Mariah

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27 Jun 2019

The Boulders Trail Building Workday (10-15 volunteers)

Monday, July 8, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC's Stewardship Staff and Berkshire NEMBA to continue building a new access trail at The Boulders property. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, bring lunch and water. BNRC will provide all tools, gloves, and trail snacks. Directions: To the trailhead parking area on Gulf…

Mariah

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27 Jun 2019

The Boulders Trail Building Workday (10-15 volunteers)

Saturday, July 13, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC's Stewardship Staff and Berkshire NEMBA to continue building a new access trail at The Boulders property. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, bring lunch and water. BNRC will provide all tools, gloves, and trail snacks. Directions: To the trailhead parking area on Gulf…

Mariah