October 2019 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

30 Oct 2019

Sunset Stroll at Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington, 12/13/19

Enjoy the setting sun and a quiet stroll of the flats. Friday, December 13, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Difficulty: Easy (easy pace, no elevation changes) Description: Join us for hot cider and a serene evening, 1-mile walk. Please bring water, dress in layers, and wear appropriate footwear (consider snowshoes and/or micro-spikes).…

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Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

30 Oct 2019

Charcoal Trail Hike at Yokun Ridge South, 12/08/19

No leaves? Let’s look at buds and bark! Sunday, December 8, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join us for a 1.6-mile hike to look at identifying trees by using their buds, bark, and even scratching and sniffing! Please bring a snack, water, dress in…

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Landkeeper Notes

24 Oct 2019

Nature Discovery Backpacks

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Calendar, Events, Properties, Volunteer

17 Oct 2019

Charcoal Trail Vista Clearing (5 volunteers)

Monday, November 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help to open the south facing vista on the Charcoal Trail! BNRC will provide all tools and gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and lunch/snack. Directions to Olivia’s Overlook: From Lenox: Take Route 183 west for 1.5 miles, passing Tanglewood. When…

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Calendar, Events, Properties, Volunteer

17 Oct 2019

Division Street Boat Launch Tree & Shrub Planting (10 volunteers)

Wednesday, November 20, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Join us in planting trees and shrubs along the riverbank! Directions: The bridge on Division Street is closed so the boat put-in is only accessed from MA-183. From Pittsfield: Follow US-7 S past Stockbridge. Take a right on Old Stockbridge Rd in Great Barrington.…

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Calendar, Events, Properties

17 Oct 2019

Division Street Boat Launch Tree & Shrub Planting (10 volunteers)

Tuesday, November 12, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Canceled due to inclement weather Join us in planting trees and shrubs along the riverbank! Directions: The bridge on Division Street is closed so the boat put-in is only accessed from MA-183. From Pittsfield: Follow US-7 S past Stockbridge. Take a right on Old…

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Calendar, Events

17 Oct 2019

Taconic Crest Trail Workday (5 volunteers)

Thursday, November 7, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Canceled due to inclement weather Join us in clearing the trail corridor on a section of the Taconic Crest Trail. The out and back hike will be at a moderate pace with a long, steep ascent. We’ll work 2 to 3 miles until lunch…

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e-News, Landkeeper Notes

03 Oct 2019

2019 October Enews

In this issue: A New Bridge on Threemile Hill • Nature Discovery Backpacks Come to North Adams • Leaf Peeping, the Richmond Boulder Train, & More • A Dalton AT Community Event • TerraCorps Member • Sport Your Berkshire Pride on the Trails • Busy Boulders Beavers "Fall color actually starts during the lazy days of…

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Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

01 Oct 2019

Full Moon Hike at Constitution Hill, Lanesborough, 11/12/2019

Wind through the fields under a full moon. Tuesday, November 12, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult due to distance and elevation changes Description: Stroll the 1-mile field trail, enjoying hot cider under the full moon. Directions: From Pittsfield: Take Route 7 north into Lanesborough. Just past the Lanesborough Police Station…

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Calendar, Events, Properties, Walks

01 Oct 2019

Vote for open space in Richmond

Your right to walk on your town trails is in danger Town Meeting is on May 18, 7:30 pm at Richmond Consolidated School. Vote to protect your freedom to walk Richmond’s trails—vote for the Planning Board’s version of the new zoning law. On this page, you’ll find: A summary of why the…

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