Discover the incredible creatures that live on the forest floor and visit vernal pools in the spring. At this all-outdoor program, we will introduce you to local amphibian life while searching for species like wood frogs, red efts, and spotted salamanders in their natural habitat. You’ll also learn what you can do to protect these […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Join us for First Fridays at Five on May 1, June 5, August 7, and September 4 from 5 to 8 pm! Mark your calendar for live music, dance, art making, family fun and a makers market with great food on the first Friday of every month. Organized by the City of Pittsfield and Downtown Pittsfield, […]
Arts and Culture, Outdoor Event
This celebration of all things sheep, natural fibers, and rural artisanry features the farmers and artisans who carry on New England settler traditions and practices, sharing their own innovations. You will be treated to sheep herding on the hill, sheep shearing by the barn, and natural fiber spinning and weaving demonstrations in our historic farmhouse. […]
Family Friendly, Festivals, Outdoor Event
Explore Edith Wharton’s original estate, from its woodlands and wetlands to its open meadows, on a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding walk. Learn how to spot and identify both migrating and resident birds, with a focus on the fundamentals of bird-finding, identification, and behavioral observation. Rather than keeping a running list, we’ll slow down and enjoy the […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
This Mother’s Day weekend, Berkshire Botanical Garden will burst into spring with something entirely new: two beloved events happening side-by-side for the very first time. From May 8–10, the Garden invites visitors to a weekend-long celebration of plants, play and community as the 49th Annual Plants-and-Answers Plant Sale overlaps with the second annual SpringFest on Saturday, May 9. […]
Belong Berkshires, Family Friendly, Festivals, Outdoor Event
Explore Edith Wharton’s original estate, from its woodlands and wetlands to its open meadows, on a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding walk. Learn how to spot and identify both migrating and resident birds, with a focus on the fundamentals of bird-finding, identification, and behavioral observation. Rather than keeping a running list, we’ll slow down and enjoy the […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Embark on a reflective journey through the woods, meadows, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy, The Mount’s trail guide, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith, a mindful walk that will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem, letter, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and frame […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
The Clark Art Institute’s popular series of foraging walks returns this April. On the third Tuesday of the month from April through October, naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins of the Hoosic River Watershed Association and Offerings for Community Building guides visitors across the Clark’s 140-acre campus in a one-hour talk. Each spring […]
Belong Berkshires, Health and Wellness, Outdoor Event
Explore Edith Wharton’s original estate, from its woodlands and wetlands to its open meadows, on a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding walk. Learn how to spot and identify both migrating and resident birds, with a focus on the fundamentals of bird-finding, identification, and behavioral observation. Rather than keeping a running list, we’ll slow down and enjoy the […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event
Explore Edith Wharton’s original estate, from its woodlands and wetlands to its open meadows, on a relaxed, beginner-friendly birding walk. Learn how to spot and identify both migrating and resident birds, with a focus on the fundamentals of bird-finding, identification, and behavioral observation. Rather than keeping a running list, we’ll slow down and enjoy the […]
Class, Workshop, and Open Studios, Outdoor Event