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01 Oct 2019

Full Moon Hike at Constitution Hill, Lanesborough, 11/12/2019

Wind through the fields under a full moon. Tuesday, November 12, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult due to distance and elevation changes Description: Stroll the 1-mile field trail, enjoying hot cider under the full moon. Directions: From Pittsfield: Take Route 7 north into Lanesborough. Just past the Lanesborough Police Station…

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01 Oct 2019

Richmond Boulder Train from Hollow Fields, Richmond, 11/09/2019

Explore this unique geologic feature! (RSVP required) Saturday, November 9, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate (elevation changes) Description: Join Tim Flanagan, Professor of Environmental and Life Sciences at Berkshire Community College, on a hike to see and learn about the Richmond Boulder Train. This geologic feature was first described by…

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Calendar, Events, Fall Foliage, Properties, Walks

01 Oct 2019

Hiking 101 Workshop and Fall Color Viewing, Hoosac Range, North Adams, 10/19/2019

This event kicks off a join initiative of the Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and the North Adams Public Library (NAPL) called Nature Discovery Backpacks. The program provides access to essential hiking supplies for a safe, fun, and educational outdoor experience. Community members with a library card will be able…

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Landkeeper Notes, Properties

01 Oct 2019

Bring the apple cider and they will come.

Harvest season kicked off with a new bridge for the Threemile Hill Trail Volunteers and representatives from MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC), and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) gathered at Fountain Pond on a chilly September morning. The goal for the day was to replace…

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Events, Properties

03 Sep 2019

Thomas & Palmer Brook Workday (5 volunteers)

Wednesday, October 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Have you visited Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve yet? Now could be the time! Help BNRC remove the silt fencing and strawbales from the bridge building project and end the workday visiting the one of the largest Northern red oaks in the area! BNRC will…

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Events, Properties

03 Sep 2019

Threemile Hill Bridge Repair (3 Volunteers)

Thursday, September 19, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Help Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and BNRC repair a bridge along the popular Threemile Hill Trail accessed from Fountain Pond State Park. We'll use debarking tools to prepare a tree to replace a piece of the bridge. Using timber carriers we'll…

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28 Aug 2019

Perry’s Peak Hike, Hollow Fields, Richmond, 10/02/2019

Explore the new addition to Hollow Fields and take in some great views! Wednesday, October 2, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (elevation changes) Description: An approximate 4-mile round trip hike will include a view from the Richmond Overlook (aka Scotty’s Lookout), an exploration of Perry’s Peak, and taking in the…

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26 Aug 2019

Alford Springs Hike, Alford, 10/22/2019

Enjoy the fall foliage along the Father Loop! Tuesday, October 22, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult due to distance and elevation changes Description: Hike the 4.3-mile Father Loop. We’ll take in the expansive view from the clearing, wind our way down the valley, and finish the hike the single-track connector…

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26 Aug 2019

Ashmere Island Canoe and Kayak Trip, 09/11/2019

Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 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 pinch-point of the lake. Please note: Most BNRC events do…

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22 Jul 2019

Housatonic Heritage Hike, Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale

Sunday, September 22, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Click here for a full list of the 2019 Housatonic Heritage Hikes WALK THE OLD MILL TRAIL ALONG THE EAST BRANCH OF THE HOUSATONIC RIVER Join a pleasant walk with Alison Dixon, from the Housatonic Valley Assoc., and Mariah Auman, from the Berkshire Natural…

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