January 2022 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Calendar, Hikes, Properties, Walks

28 Jan 2022

Full Moon/Night Hike at Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington

Friday, March 18, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Join us for a 1-mile beginner-level full moon hike. If weather permits, we’ll snowshoe! If you don’t have your own, we will have some pairs to loan. If there’s no snow, we’ll skip the snowshoes and go for a winter hike! To RSVP email…

Mariah

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28 Jan 2022

Beginner Snowshoe Event & Snowshoe/Winter Hike at Sunset to Mahanna Cobble, Pittsfield

Beginner Snowshoe Romp-Around at Bousquet Mountain, Pittsfield Rescheduled for Sunday, March 13, 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm New to snowshoeing? Join us for a short beginner snowshoe session. You’re welcome to come for the session only or continue on the sunset hike. The restaurant and bar Bousquet Mountain will be open until…

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18 Jan 2022

Animals in Winter

Thursday, February 24, 2:00 pm Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's Public Library (In the Children's Library) 1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201 Join us for a book reading about animals in winter accompanied by a lesson about identifying animal tracks in winter. While staying indoors, we will take a closer look at the footprints…

Mariah

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12 Jan 2022

Family Self-Guided StoryWalk along the Threemile Hill Trail

Enjoy a 1-mile winter hike and learn how patient persistence, an inquiring mind, and creative experimentation drive scientific discovery! WHERE/WHEN: Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner by Janice N. Harrington will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Monday, January 17 – Sunday, January 30 (dawn to dusk)…

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10 Jan 2022

Caminata Familiar Autoguiada, en The Boulders, Pittsfield

¡Camine 1.25 millas y aprenda sobre cómo ir en busca de búhos! CUÁNDO/DÓNDE: Luna de Búho, de Jane Yolen, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. DESCRIPCIÓN:…

Mariah

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07 Jan 2022

Winter Hike on the Saddle Trail, Alford Springs, Alford

Tuesday, February 8, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm (Up to 12 participants) RSVP to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org. Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join us on a 3.5-mile winter adventure along the east slope of the Taconic Range. After a short climb, we’ll take in the view of Tom Ball Mountain before…

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07 Jan 2022

Beginner Wildlife Tracking, The Boulders, Pittsfield

Saturday, February 19, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Bad Weather Date is Sunday, February 20. (Up to 12 participants) RSVP to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (easy pace, off-trail walking with elevation changes and unstable footing) Description: Join the Berkshire Environmental Action Team and the Berkshire Natural Resources Council on an outing to…

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07 Jan 2022

Family Self-Guided StoryWalk, The Boulders, Pittsfield

Walk 1.25 miles and learn about going owling! WHEN/WHERE: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, February 12 – Sunday, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. DESCRIPTION: As you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on…

Mariah