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January 2019
Artists of New England and their Gardens: “A Genius for Gardens: Edith Wharton & The Mount”
LECTURE Join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for an afternoon symposium curated by landscape writer and historian, Patrice Todisco. Presenters will lead an exploration of how gardens are places of creative rejuvenation, muse, and inspiration. Three Presentations: Michael Medeiros, formerly Emily Dickinson Museum, “Amherst has Gone to Eden” Marie Nickerson, Celia Thaxter’s Garden Steward “Summers for Celia: Then & Again” Anne Schuyler, The Mount’s Director of Visitor Services, “A Genius for Gardens: Edith Wharton & The Mount”
Find out more »February 2019
Wildlife CSI: Understanding Animal Tracks & Signs
Search for tracks, scat, and other signs of wildlife that stay active through the winter. You’ll discover new whodunit mysteries that take place out in nature while we’re typically warm inside our homes. Dress for the weather. Snowshoes may be required depending on conditions; bring yours, or borrow ours. Please call Pleasant Valley office ahead to reserve: 413-637-0320. *Includes snowshoe rental. This program is at Canoe Meadows on Holmes Rd in Pittsfield.
Find out more »Inhabiting the Landscape: Winter at the Clark
Join Grounds Manager Matthew Noyes for a winter stroll and learn about the Clark’s approach to winterizing the museum’s 140-acre campus. Take in the beauty of the Berkshire winter during a walk-and-talk on the museum grounds, learn more about how the Clark balances fine art aesthetics with a commitment to environmental responsibility, and hear about all of the opportunities for fun seasonal activities on Stone Hill. After the guided walk, borrow a pair of snowshoes and explore the campus on…
Find out more »Winter Adventure Vacation Week Camp
Our Vacation Week is packed with nature exploration and hands-on learning outside the classroom. Sign up for one, two, three, or all four days. Learn about wildlife that stays active in the cold and snow, and the adaptations that enable them to survive. Depending on the conditions, we’ll build snow shelters and snowshoe or hike to "secret" parts of the sanctuary. Registration is required at www.massaudubon.org/pleasantvalley or (413) 637-0320
Find out more »Berkshire East Vacation Club
Vacation week is a great time to learn or improve your skiing or riding skills. Consecutive days will allow a beginner skier or rider to build confidence and practice skills. More experienced skiers and riders can challenge themselves on new terrain while under the watchful eye of our team of instructors. Our vacation clubs are open to skiers and riders of all ability levels. Kids will be grouped by age and ability and will remain with the same core group…
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