Events

Jump into the weekend with BNRC at Steadman Pond!  STEADMAN POND Friday, September 7, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Bring a favorite dish, swim suit, fishing pole (and fishing license), and/or a non-motorized boat and join us for a fun time at Steadman Pond!   Directions: From Lee: From the Mass…

Stroll through the northern hardwood forest and learn about the unique history of this conservation land. BASIN POND Saturday, September 22, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: The Basin Pond Trail is 2.5 miles and brings visitors through a natural amphitheater of rock-strewn slopes and…

Hike past old farm ruins, through dark hemlock forests, and see beautiful views of the Clam River from high along its banks. CLAM RIVER Sunday, September 23, 10:00 am –  12:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join BNRC staff to hike the newest section of trail at the…

Stroll through the northern hardwood forest and enjoy lunch at the platform overlooking the pond. BASIN POND Wednesday, August 8, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Difficulty: Easy (slow pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: The Basin Pond Trail is 2.5 miles and brings visitors through a natural amphitheater of rock-strewn slopes and cascading…

Explore one of the most dramatic ravines in the Berkshires and learn about the Library in the Wilderness Program. STEVENS GLEN Friday, August 17, 10:00 am - 11:30 am Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: We’ll cross bridges over Lenox Mountain Brook, winding our way down to the dramatic ravine and…

Explore the open fields under the full moon! HOLLOW FIELDS Sunday, August 26, 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm Difficulty: Moderate (easy pace, moderate elevation change) Description: With a headlamp or flashlight we’ll make our way to the uppermost field and back, enjoying the 2 miles of trail and open sky! Please wear…

Enjoy the firefly show and take part in a guided medicine walk led by local, Lev Natan.HOUSATONIC FLATSFriday, July 6, 2018, 8:15 pm –  9:30 pmDifficulty: EasyDescription: Explore the 1-mile loop through field and floodplain forest as we observe the firefly show and a guided Medicine Walk which is a purposeful wander…

Enjoy the views of the Father Loop at Alford Springs. ALFORD SPRINGS Wednesday, July 18, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (moderate elevation changes) Description: We will hike the beautiful 4.3-mile Father Loop. This trail takes you to an incredible vista with a view of Mt. Greylock then winds you in…

Take in the beautiful view from Sunset Rock on the Hoosac Range and enjoy a post-hike wine and cheese gathering hosted by BNRC volunteer Ron, just down the road! HOOSAC RANGE Saturday, July 21, Hike: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Wine & Cheese Gathering: 4:15 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation…

Join us for a hiking workshop discussing the Library in the Wilderness Program! THE BOULDERS Sunday, July 22, 2018, 10:00 am –  11:30 am Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Description: Explore 1.5 miles of beautiful woods and learn about a new initiative of BNRC and the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library. The Library…