Main content

Mindful Birding for Mental Health

  • Saturday, May 4, 2024
    10 AM – 11:30 AM

Events

May is mental health awareness month. What do mental health care and the science of awe have in common? Birds. Join us as Dave Edson, an experienced and passionate educator and naturalist, leads an all ages, all experiences easy stroll through the woods of Pittsfield’s Wild Acres Park. Dave will lead the group in a Mindful Birding approach to learn about local birds and how by (re)connecting with nature, not only can we improve our physical and mental health, but we can learn about helping our planet. Everyone, and we truly mean everyone is welcome. Please bring binoculars if you have them. BNRC has a handful to loan as well.

This event is in partnership with The Brien Center and the Berkshire Natural Resources Council. We are thankful for the City of Pittsfield to host the event at Wild Acres Conservation Area.

Difficulty: Easy (slow pace, flat ground)

What to Bring: Please bring binoculars if you have them (not required), water, sturdy footwear, and layers.

Location: Wild Acres Conservation Area, S Mountain Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Hike Leader: Dave Edson

Language: This hike will be led in English.   

Questions:

  • For questions reach out to Charlotte at chood@ bnrc.org 

  • For DAY-OF event issues (i.e. last minute cancellation or lost) please call the Community Events cell phone at (413) 717-1262. 

Cancellation Policy 

  • There is limited space for this event. If you no longer plan on attending, please email chood@ bnrc.org as soon as possible so that we can give your space to someone else. 

  • BNRC’s weather hotline (413-499-0596 > ext. 5) will be updated with event cancelation information by 5:00 pm the day before an event. 

Cancellation may occur if: 

  • Temperatures over 91 Degrees F due to potential for heat exhaustion 

  • Forecast for thunderstorms or steady rain 

  • Temperatures in the teens or below 

  • Unsafe driving conditions 

Sign Up

You are signing up to receive emails from BNRC. A link to unsubscribe is at the bottom of every message.

In-Person Event Questions

Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Inc. (“BNRC”)

I understand that there are risks involved in performing physical activities of any nature. I acknowledge and freely assume those risks. I believe I am physically fit to participate in the BNRC events/volunteer opportunities in which I seek to participate (“Activity”). If I feel any Activity I am performing is beyond my skills or capabilities, I will stop participating in that Activity and notify BNRC.

In consideration of having the opportunity to participate in an Activity

  1. I waive, release, and discharge and covenant not to sue BNRC, its Board of Directors, officers, managers, agents, employees, successors and assigns (the “BNRC Releasees”) from any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for personal injury (including death), disability, or damage of any kind which may arise out of or relate to my participation in such Activity (including, without limitation, any travel), regardless of whether such damages or injury is due in whole or in part the negligence of BNRC.

  2. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BNRC Releasees from any of the claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my negligent actions or inactions during or in connection with any such Activity.

Event/Volunteer Acknowledgment Waiver & Release (Minor/s)

Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Inc.

For persons under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this Event/Volunteer Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release and complete the following section.

I, the undersigned (parent/guardian) execute this Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release for and on behalf of the minors identified below (the “Minor/s”). I represent that I have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the Minor/s as their natural or legal guardian.

  1. I consent to the participation by the Minor/s in the Activity for which the Minor/s seek to participate.
  2. I agree to release, hold harmless, indemnify and covenant not to sue the BNRC Releasees (defined above) from and against any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for personal injury, disability, or damage of any kind arising out of or relating to the Minor/s’s participation in or traveling to and from any such Activity.

I give permission to BNRC to take photographs [and video/audio recordings] of [me/my minor children identified below] while engaged in the Activity and to use, distribute, publish and publicly perform all or parts of the photographs and video/audio recordings for BNRC’s educational and promotional purposes. This permission includes the right to use the photographs/recordings on the BNRC website, social media pages, or other media. This permission is irrevocable.

I release BNRC from any claims arising out of the uses of the photographs/video recordings described above, and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation or royalties resulting from the use of such photographs/recordings.

How many children are in your group?

Event Details

Title: Mindful Birding for Mental Health

Current attendees: 13 out of 20

Event date and time: 5/4/24 10:00 AM