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The Easy Naturalist: Signs of Spring (Self-Guided Walk), Parsons Marsh, Lenox
Saturday, April 1 – Sunday April 30
Explore the beautiful sights and sounds of Parsons Marsh in the height of Spring on this family-friendly self-guided walk. Signs will guide you along the 1/3-mile accessible trail, winding through meadows and wetlands, prompting you to look at your surroundings from a naturalist’s perspective.
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Naturalista sin Complicaciones: Señales de la Primavera (caminata autoguiada) en Parsons Marsh, Lenox
El sábado 1 de abril hasta el domingo 30 de abril
Explore las hermosas vistas y sonidos de Parsons Marsh en la plenitud de la primavera en esta caminata autoguiada para toda la familia. Las señales le guiarán a lo largo del sendero accesible de 1/3 de milla, que serpentea a través de praderas y humedales, incitándole a observar su entorno desde la perspectiva de un naturalista.
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Family Self-Guided StoryWalk on the Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
A Kids Guide to Ecological Restoration will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, April 1st – Sunday, April 30th (dawn to dusk) on The Old Mill Trail in Hinsdale.
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Caminata Familiar Autoguiada en The Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Guía de Restauración Ecológica Para Niños estará en exhibición desde el sábado 1 de abril – domingo 30 de abril (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en the Old Mill Trail en Hinsdale.
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Vernal Pool Hike, The Boulders, Dalton/Pittsfield
Tuesday, April 11, 4 pm – 6 pm
Enjoy an early spring walk and learn about vernal pools and why it is important to protect these vital breeding grounds for amphibians and other fascinating creatures.
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Celebrate Urban Birds at The Library, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Thursday, April 20, 10 am – 11:30 am
With springtime comes the arrival of many bird species! During this event kids (ages 3 – 6) will learn about birds that they can see in Pittsfield, listen to a story about birds, and make a bird collage of a local bird!
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Earth Day Guided Family Storywalk on the Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Saturday, April 22, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for an Earth Day hike that includes a StoryWalk® featuring A Kids Guide to Ecological Restoration. Along the walk we’ll share ways we can make an impact to further protect the Earth and enjoy a seed ball-making activity with native wildflowers.
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Community Science: NestWatch Training, Hollow Fields, Richmond
Thursday, April 27, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NestWatch is a nationwide nest monitoring program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and supported by community members like yourself. Participating is fun, and anyone can do it – even young ones! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and get an intimate window into Tree Swallow and Eastern Bluebird nesting.
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Community Science: NestWatch Training, Hollow Fields, Richmond
Saturday, May 6, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NestWatch is a nationwide nest monitoring program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and supported by community members like yourself. Participating is fun, and anyone can do it – even young ones! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and get an intimate window into Tree Swallow and Eastern Bluebird nesting.
Click here to sign up via our volunteer management platform
A Self-Guided Mindfulness Hike at the Charcoal Trail
Saturday, May 6 – Monday, May 29 at the Yokun Ridge South Reserve, Stockbridge
Begin with an audio meditation to ground in your breath and body, then turn off your phone and walk the 1.6-mile loop in serenity and awareness with periodic invitations to practice presence, gratitude, and forest bathing. Take your time!
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Family Spring Wildflower Hike & Seek, Wild Acres Conservation Area, Pittsfield
Sunday, May 7, 10:00 am
The wildflowers are blooming! Come enjoy all the colors of spring on this family-friendly hike.
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Early Spring Wildflower Walk, Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Monday, May 8, 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Early spring wildflowers race to bloom before the nearby trees leaf out. Their brief lifespan is part of what makes them so special – and easy to miss! Join us for a walk along the Old Mill Trail to catch these beautiful flowering plants before they are gone.
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Family Self-Guided StoryWalk at Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington
Wild Mindfulness will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, May 6 – Monday, May 29 (dawn to dusk) on the Meadow Loop at Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington.
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Caminata Familiar Autoguiada en Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington
La Atención Plena en la Naturaleza Silvestre (Wild Mindfulness) se exhibirá en una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 6 de mayo hasta el lunes 29 de mayo (desde el amanecer hasta el anochecer) en el Meadow Loop (Circuito) de Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington.
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ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have spring workdays, community science, and office volunteer opportunities. Click here to become a volunteer with Berkshire Natural Resources Council.