December 2019 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Walks

30 Dec 2019

A Sunset Stroll at Fred Garner Park, Pittsfield, 02/13/19

Thursday, February 13, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Look for animal tracks, identify floodplain trees, and explore conservation in the Berkshires! Join the Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a sunset stroll along the floodplain forest at Fred Garner Park. Learn about conservation in the Berkshires, look for animal activity and identify trees…

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Landkeeper Notes

30 Dec 2019

Old Fears, New Strength

By Evan Johnson TerraCorps Member with Berkshire Natural Resources Council As a kid I spent a lot of time hiking the mountains and woods surrounding my home town of North Adams. While I got to see a lot of great sites on these treks, I also got to have a lot of…

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e-News

10 Dec 2019

2019 December Enews

In this issue: Mahanna Cobble Celebration • A Land Trust’s Role in Expanding the Narrative in Mohican Homelands • Berkshire Regional Planning Commission's Outdoor Recreation Survey • Sunset Stroll and Snowshoe Hikes • Give a 100% Berkshire Gift • Winter Tracking Time Last week we held a celebration hike with BNRC volunteers to…

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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

Cancelled due to inclement weather. 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…

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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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