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08 Jul 2020

Summer 2020 Volunteer Workdays

We’re excited to share volunteer workday opportunities for the summer below. We have heard from many of you that you would like to start volunteering again with BNRC as soon as possible. The workdays have been designed with social distancing guidelines in mind. Following State and CDC guidelines we’ve established safety protocols that all participants must adhere to.…

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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…

Mariah

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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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12 Apr 2019

Hoosac Range/Mahican-Mohawk Trail Maintenance Day, North Adams/Adams (5 volunteers)

Trail clearing along the Hoosac Range! Saturday, June 8th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a fun day of trail clean-up on the Hoosac Range. We’ll hike the Mahican-Mohawk Trail from BNRC’s Hoosac Range trailhead to the Savoy State Forest Campground, totaling about 8 miles. Our focus will be to…

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12 Apr 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work, Pittsfield (5-10 volunteers)

CrossFit day on the mountain (round 2)! Wednesday, June 19th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The new Mahanna Cobble Trail is planned to be completed this year! Sections of the new trail need a thick layer of soil for a sustainable walking tread. Join the seasonal BNRC trail crew on the mountain…

Mariah

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12 Apr 2019

Mahanna Cobble Trail Work, Pittsfield (5-10 volunteers)

CrossFit on the mountain! Tuesday, May 14th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm The new Mahanna Cobble Trail is planned to be completed this year! Sections of the new trail need a thick layer of soil for a sustainable walking tread. Join us on the mountain to help move this project forward. We…

Mariah

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12 Apr 2019

Division Street Boat Launch Clean-Up, Great Barrington (5 volunteers)

Let’s get the new boat launch in tip-top shape for the paddling season! Wednesday, May 1st, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Berkshire Natural Resources Council in partnership with the Housatonic Valley Association, just completed the installation of a new canoe launch and parking area along the Housatonic River on Division Street in…

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12 Apr 2019

The Old Mill Trail Workday, Hinsdale (5-10 volunteers)

Help to maintain this accessible trail and support native plants along this beautiful trail! Saturday, April 27th 9:00 am- 12:00 pm The Housatonic Valley Association, in partnership with BNRC, is determined to eradicate the invasive species along this stretch of the East Branch of the Housatonic River. Come learn about the effort…

Mariah

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15 Aug 2018

The Old Mill Trail Volunteer Workday, Hinsdale

Help to maintain and support native plants on this beautiful trail! Saturday, October 27th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC and HVA at this work party for the Old Mill Trail. We’ll be raking the trail, installing ramps on two of the bridges to improve accessibility, removing invasive plants and transporting…

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15 Aug 2018

Hoosac Range Volunteer Workday, North Adams

Help to update the trail blazes. Friday, October 5th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Join BNRC's Stewardship Staff to update trail blazes on this popular and historic trail! BNRC will provide all supplies including gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes, clothes that you don't mind getting paint on and bring water and lunch.…

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