Did you know that Berkshire Natural Resources Council owns an island? Ashmere Island is on the northern half of Ashmere Lake. This 7-acre, forested island is very near the eastern and western shores at a…
Solar Eclipse Hike on the Hoosac Range, North Adams, 08/21/2017
Experience the solar eclipse atop the Hoosac Range! Monday, August 21, 12:00pm – 4:00pm HOOSAC RANGE IMPORTANT UPDATE: We've had overwhelming response about this hike! Please tell us if you are going, email: mauman@bnrc.org or…
Constitution Hill, Lanesborough, 08/16/2017
Come explore the property from the valley to the spiny ridgeline. CONSTITUTION HILL Wednesday, August 16, 10:00am – noon Pace: Easy, 1.5 hours Terrain: Easy to moderate — good trails with gradual to steep inclines…
Father Loop at Alford Springs, Alford, 08/12/2017
Enjoy the views of the Father Loop at Alford Springs. ALFORD SPRINGS Saturday, August 12, 10:00am – 1:30pm Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (moderate elevation changes) Description: We will hike the beautiful 4.3 mile Father Loop. This trail…
Art and Poetry Contest Winners Announced!
Today Berkshire Natural Resources Council announces the winners of the art and poetry contest, one of the special activities celebrating its 50th anniversary of landkeeping in the Berkshires. We invited the public to create original pieces…
Cured by Landkeeping
July 19, 2017 Taking kids hiking isn’t enough. They need us to be landkeepers. Kindle their love for forests, hills and streams by saving the Berkshires’ special places We have heard so much about how…
Rainbows + Moths + Fireflies = Magic
On the evening of Saturday, July 8th, a couple dozen people gathered at Hollow Fields in Richmond for one of BNRC’s 50th Anniversary special events—a moth and firefly exhibition. Cider donuts and music were enjoyed around…
Monarchs in the Berkshires
For most, the sight of a monarch butterfly is an indication of summertime when the meadows really come to life. In the midst of all the busy singing insects, you may be able to find…
Yokun Ridge Hike, from Lenox south, 07/27/2017
Hike one of BNRC’s most popular trails! OLIVIA'S OVERLOOK AT YOKUN RIDGE Thursday, July 27, 10:00am – 1:30pm Difficulty: Easy (slow pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: This 3.5mile loop hike will feature overlooks, Monks Pond…
Hollow Fields Hike, Richmond, 07/19/2017
Search for monarchs through endless fields. HOLLOW FIELDS Wednesday, July 19, 4:00pm-6:00pm Difficulty: Easy (slow pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: 2.0 mile round trip walk to the upper field and back. Please bring a snack,…