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23 Jul 2018

Parsons Marsh Trail Opening, Lenox

JOIN US to celebrate the opening of the new accessible trail at Parsons Marsh in Lenox. Music, Kid’s Activities, Hikes and Walks, Cider Press, Cider Donuts Saturday, September 15th (9:00 a.m. – Noon) Free event! All are welcome! Event Schedule 9:00 a.m. Bird Walk with well-known Berkshire birder Ed Neumuth 10:00 a.m. Music, Kid’s Crafts…

Mariah

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23 Jul 2018

Steadman Pond Summer Fun Day, Monterey/Tyringham, 09/07/2018

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…

Mariah

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23 Jul 2018

Housatonic Heritage Hike at Basin Pond, Lee, 09/22/2018

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…

Mariah

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23 Jul 2018

Housatonic Heritage Hike at Clam River, Sandisfield, 09/23/2018

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…

Mariah

Landkeeper Notes, Properties

23 Jul 2018

Volunteer Highlight: Ginny Akabane

She initiated her relationship with BNRC 25 years ago doing title searches for properties being acquired. Ginny Akabane, having been involved with BNRC for half the time it's been around, has done it all – from mailings to organizing the volunteer monitoring of hemlock woolly adelgid. Her favorite property "has to be…

Mariah

e-News, Hikes, Properties

05 Jul 2018

July 2018 Enews: A Leprechaun at Hollow Fields?

In this issue: New Trail at the Boulders • A Leprechaun at Hollow Fields • Fireflies, Medicine Walk and More! • August Save-the-Dates • Hoosac Range Volunteer A young hiker and her father enjoy the Clam River Loop. Photo Credit: Gabrielle K. Murphy You keep the trails open for all ages to enjoy. DONATE HERE…

Mariah

Calendar, Events, Hikes, Properties, Walks

27 Jun 2018

Basin Pond Hike, Lee, 08/08/2018

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…

Mariah

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27 Jun 2018

Stevens Glen Hike, West Stockbridge/Richmond, 08/17/2018

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…

Mariah

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27 Jun 2018

Full Moon Hike at Hollow Fields, Richmond, 08/26/2018

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…

Mariah

Landkeeper Notes, News, Properties, Walks

31 May 2018

Parsons Marsh: Construction Update

May 31, 2018 This summer BNRC will break ground on its first accessible trail building project at Parsons Marsh in Lenox. (Another BNRC property, the Old Mill Trail in Dalton and Hinsdale, has an accessible trail that was constructed by the Housatonic Valley Association.) Community support for this conservation and public access…

Joe Berkshire