May 2022 - Berkshire Natural Resources Council

Events, Hikes, Walks

24 May 2022

Family Self-Guided Story Walk at The Boulders, Dalton

Hike the 0.5 mile Healthy Heart Loop and enjoy learning about how to look for signs of animals! WHEN/WHERE: In the Woods: Who's Been Here? by Lindsay Barrett George will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 24 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Dalton. …

Charlotte Hood

Properties, Walks

24 May 2022

CANCELED: Floodplain Forest Walk at Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington

Saturday, July 23rd, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington Floodplains are uncommon in Massachusetts, but they offer a wealth of environmental benefits. Floodplain forests host rare plant and wildlife habitat, offer climate resiliency by storing stormwater during floods, and, of course, store carbon. Join us for a walk at BNRC’s…

Charlotte Hood

Landkeeper Notes

19 May 2022

Saying “Hi” from The High Road

May 19, 2022 Dear Reader, If you’ve been keeping up with BNRC, you are likely aware of the many exciting changes afoot. In addition to new staff, new conservation projects, and even a new office, you may have heard about the new Yokun Ridge trail that opened last summer. The significance of…

Mariah

Events, High Road, Hikes, Walks

02 May 2022

Guided Hike on Yokun Ridge, Pittsfield/Lenox/Stockbridge

When: Please note: Rescheduled for Saturday, June 18, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Where: Section hike from Bousquet Mountain to Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (shuttle required) Distance: Approximately 8.5 miles total Difficulty: Difficult (moderate pace, significant elevation changes) Description: Join us in hiking the full length of The High Road…

Mariah

Calendar, Events, High Road, Hikes, Properties, Walks

02 May 2022

Guided Hike on Yokun Ridge, Stockbridge/Lenox/Richmond

When: Tuesday, June 14, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Where: Loop hike starting at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and connecting to trails on BNRC’s Yokun Ridge South Reserve Distance: Approximately 5 miles total Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join us in hiking the southern section of The…

Mariah