Volunteer

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

Help to clear the waterbars on the Burbank Trail and Old Baldhead Road. Tuesday, September 18th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Improve trail water drainage by clearing and re-shaping waterbars for rain runoff. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and bring water. BNRC will provide all tools and gloves. Directions: From the center…

Looking for volunteers to fill short shifts and help with parking, kid’s activities, tabling, crowd welcoming and clean-up. Saturday, September 15th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Directions: Stonover Farm’s Event Parking Area, across from 169 Undermountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240. Please RSVP to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org or 413-499-0596.

Help to re-blaze the Mother Loop and Connector Trail. Thursday, September 6th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Together we can update the trail blazing on the trails at Alford Springs. BNRC will provide all supplies including gloves. Please wear sturdy shoes, clothes that you don't mind getting paint on and bring water…