This round trip, 2-mile trek on the Hume Brook Trail will be led by Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center Director Aimée Gelinas M.Ed who is a seasoned boreal forest naturalist guide and certified Cybertracker Wildlife guide. Learn about spruce-fir boreal forest ecology and how to identify wildlife tracks, signs of wildlife, and trees along the […]
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
Ben Nickley, director of Berkshire Bird Observatory, leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. Come explore GBLC's accessible Riverfront Trail with us in pursuit of birds while enjoying a warm feeling of camaraderie during this cold winter month! Our January Bird Walk group meets at the Berkshire Food Co-op at 10:00 AM […]
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
Hey Uphillers! There's an awesome race happening this Saturday at Berkshire East. See the Event website for information and registration.
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
Join us for our first full moon snowshoe hike of 2026. This event is free and open to the public, with a limited number of free snowshoe rentals available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is a relatively easy 1-hour hike on the trails of Kennedy Park. Come prepared with good boots, appropriate clothing, hydration, […]
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, join Rachel Simons, the founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill in New York’s historic Chelsea Market, for a discussion of her new cookbook Sesame which celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient. Part of Jewish Literary Voices: A Federation Series in collaboration with The Jewish Book Council.
Diversity and Inclusion, Nature and Recreation, Online Event
Snowshoe into the New Year in the Boreal forests of Windsor at the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center! Join Director and Naturalist Aimee Gelinas M.Ed on a first day hike featuring our recently conserved land and trails and a cascading waterfall along with winter Boreal/Northern forest tree ID, wildlife tracking and forest ecology.
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
This round trip, 2-mile trek on the Hume Brook Trail will be led by Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center Director Aimée Gelinas M.Ed who is a seasoned boreal forest naturalist guide and certified Cybertracker Wildlife guide. Learn about spruce-fir boreal forest ecology and how to identify wildlife tracks, signs of wildlife, and trees along the […]
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
For ages 8 and up. Join guest guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction devices for boots (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. Two sessions each Saturday - 9-12:30 and […]
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
The Berkshire County Historical Society and Berkshire Natural Resources Council are teaming up for a free, family-friendly snowshoe event at Herman Melville’s historic home and farm, Arrowhead. This easy walk includes an introduction to the site and brief history of Herman Melville’s life there, as well as a scavenger hunt. Participants will learn about Melville’s […]
Family Friendly, Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event
Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward older adults, but open to all ages. Join with other hiking enthusiasts! Dress appropriately for winter weather; hiking poles and traction devices for boots (or snowshoes) recommended. Trails may be snow-covered, icy, or muddy. Bring water and a snack. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at Greylock Glen Outdoor […]
Nature and Recreation, Outdoor Event