Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Check out the Upcoming Hikes & Events page for other opportunities to join BNRC outside!
Join Dave Edson, educator and naturalist, at BNRC’s Thomas & Palmer Brook reserve in Great Barrington to observe bird species during the peak month of their autumn migration through Berkshire County.
This event is for everyone: all experiences, all ages, all abilities, and all identities are encouraged to join.
Extra binoculars available for loan.
Location: Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington
Directions & Parking:
- GPS: Google Maps | 42.1955, -73.3370
- The parking area is located at 305 State Road (Route 23) in Great Barrington across from the Koi Restaurant.
Trail Details: We will cover the accessible section of the trail (0.5 miles) at a slow pace.
The trail is approximately 0.5-mile of 6-foot-wide crushed stone surfacing with a running slope not exceeding 8% and cross slope not exceeding 5%. There are two benches and viewing areas overlooking a wetland and meadow.
- 90-foot bridge with 20-foot approaches at 6% grade, 7 feet wide, and 50-inch-tall railing. Some of the wooden boards on the bridge are warped with step ups < ¾ inch
- A few sections of 8% grade along the trail <14 feet long
- 7% grade halfway around the trail (0.25 miles) for 100 feet
- The gravel parking area has two designated accessible parking spaces.
What to Bring:
- Binoculars, if you have them. Extra binoculars available for loan!
- Layers, sturdy footwear, and water.
- Please bring your own medical necessities (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.)
Leader: Dave Edson
Language: Led in English.
Questions:
- For questions, reach out to Kathleen at ksmolinski@bnrc.org
Accommodations: Please share any specific accommodations or support you may need with Kathleen at ksmolinski@bnrc.org.
Cancellation Policy:
- If you can no longer attend, please email ksmolinski@bnrc.org as soon possible so that someone else can take your place.
- In the case of event cancellation, an email and/or call will be sent to all registered participants.
Cancellation may occur if:
- Forecast for temperatures over 90 degrees or below 10 degrees.
- Forecast for steady rain or thunderstorms.
- Unsafe driving conditions.