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14 Jan 2020

Winter Tracking in Beartown State Forest, 02/08/19

Saturday, February 8, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Bad weather date: Sunday, February 9, Time TBD Join us at Beartown State Forest for a FREE 3-hour guided exploration in search of signs of wildlife. Enjoy a mid-winter's day exploring nearby woodlands, marshes and streams. See what local wildlife has been up to.…

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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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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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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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30 Oct 2019

Sunset Stroll at Housatonic Flats, Great Barrington, 12/13/19

Enjoy the setting sun and a quiet stroll of the flats. Friday, December 13, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Difficulty: Easy (easy pace, no elevation changes) Description: Join us for hot cider and a serene evening, 1-mile walk. Please bring water, dress in layers, and wear appropriate footwear (consider snowshoes and/or micro-spikes).…

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30 Oct 2019

Charcoal Trail Hike at Yokun Ridge South, 12/08/19

No leaves? Let’s look at buds and bark! Sunday, December 8, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join us for a 1.6-mile hike to look at identifying trees by using their buds, bark, and even scratching and sniffing! Please bring a snack, water, dress in…

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17 Oct 2019

Charcoal Trail Vista Clearing (5 volunteers)

Monday, November 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Help to open the south facing vista on the Charcoal Trail! BNRC will provide all tools and gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and lunch/snack. Directions to Olivia’s Overlook: From Lenox: Take Route 183 west for 1.5 miles, passing Tanglewood. When…

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17 Oct 2019

Division Street Boat Launch Tree & Shrub Planting (10 volunteers)

Wednesday, November 20, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Join us in planting trees and shrubs along the riverbank! Directions: The bridge on Division Street is closed so the boat put-in is only accessed from MA-183. From Pittsfield: Follow US-7 S past Stockbridge. Take a right on Old Stockbridge Rd in Great Barrington.…

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17 Oct 2019

Division Street Boat Launch Tree & Shrub Planting (10 volunteers)

Tuesday, November 12, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Canceled due to inclement weather Join us in planting trees and shrubs along the riverbank! Directions: The bridge on Division Street is closed so the boat put-in is only accessed from MA-183. From Pittsfield: Follow US-7 S past Stockbridge. Take a right on Old…

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17 Oct 2019

Taconic Crest Trail Workday (5 volunteers)

Thursday, November 7, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Canceled due to inclement weather Join us in clearing the trail corridor on a section of the Taconic Crest Trail. The out and back hike will be at a moderate pace with a long, steep ascent. We’ll work 2 to 3 miles until lunch…

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