December 2019 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

05 Dec 2019

Snowshoe hike through the birch-lined Father Loop, Alford

Tuesday, January 21, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult due to distance and elevation changes Description: Hike the 4.3-mile Father Loop with the Great Barrington Land Conservancy and Berkshire Natural Resources Council. We’ll take in the expansive view from the clearing, wind our way down the valley enjoying the birch-lined…

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Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

05 Dec 2019

Beginner Snowshoe at Steepletop, New Marlborough

Saturday, January 4, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Difficulty: Easy pace with little elevation gain Description: Join us for a 2.2 mile snowshoe at Steepletop Reserve. We'll look for river otter slides around the wetlands and other animal sign. Please dress in layers, bring water, lunch/snack, snowshoes, and consider microspikes/yak tracks and hiking…

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Landkeeper Notes

02 Dec 2019

A Land Trust’s Role in Expanding the Narrative in Mohican Homelands

Almost 40% of land in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, part of the homelands of the Mohican Nation, is currently conserved. This land is under private and public ownership and hosts numerous recreational trails that are open and widely used by the public. Along trails you’ll likely see stone walls or a stone foundation—evidence…

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