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19 Jun 2020

BNRC OPENS NEW MAHANNA COBBLE TRAIL

Bousquet owners create access to improved route to Berkshire vista PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts On Friday, June 19, 2020 Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Mill Town announced their partnership to create improved public access to Mahanna Cobble, a conservation reserve owned and operated by BNRC. Mahanna Cobble is free and open to the public, and…

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30 Apr 2020

Springtime in the Berkshires

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25 Feb 2020

Spring Happenings Walk at Steepletop, New Marlborough, 04/28/2020

Search for spring happenings throughout the extensive wetlands of this beautiful Reserve. Tuesday, April 28, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, little elevation changes) Description: Join us for a stroll around the wetlands of the Steepletop Reserve. We'll hike 5 miles and search for spring…

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25 Feb 2020

Housatonic Flats Beginner Bird Walk, Great Barrington, 4/19/2020

Join the Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a beginner’s bird walk. Sunday, April 19, 7:00 am – 8:30 am Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Due to the nature of the event, space is limited. Description: Join BNRC and Hoffmann Bird Club member Ed Neumuth at Housatonic Flats. The variety of habitats in the…

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28 Jan 2020

Children’s Story Walk at The Boulders, Pittsfield, 03/29/2020

Join us in reading Whose Tracks Are These? while we walk the Healthy Heart Loop and keep our eyes out for animal activity. This event has been cancelled. Sunday, March 29, 10:00 am – 11:30 am Difficulty: Easy (0.5-mile loop, no elevation changes) Description: Join us in a story walk! The pages…

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28 Jan 2020

Sunset Hike to Sunset Rock on the Hoosac Range, North Adams, 03/13/2020

Take in the beautiful sunset from Sunset Rock on the Hoosac Range. This event has been cancelled. Friday, March 13, 5:45 pm – 7:30 pm Difficulty: Moderate (moderate pace, moderate elevation changes) Description: Join BNRC staff to watch the sun set over the city of North Adams. This is a 1.5-mile round-trip…

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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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