August 2019
Evening Nighthawk Watch
Spend the evening searching the sky for migrating nighthawks at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary. Watch for these beautiful aerial acrobats catching insects on the wing and enjoy the evening outdoors with family. Bring binoculars and a lawn chair. Located at the Community Gardens on Williams St, Pittsfield.
Find out more »Fantastic Fungi
Discover the mystical world of fungi as we examine mushrooms big and small, edible and poisonous, on a walk around the sanctuary. We'll explore mushrooms as the architecture of the forest floor. From tree communication to culinary delights, fungi play many roles and are endlessly fun to explore!
Find out more »Animals A to Z
Dig-in with bugs, tadpoles, frogs, and salamanders! Together we will search the muck, weeds, forests and fields for the many wild things that live at Pleasant Valley. We will be looking for all the critters, from ants to zooplankton. Families are invited to bring a picnic and stay longer and enjoy the evening if they wish. Bring boots or water shoes. Registration is required.
Find out more »Canoeing the Housatonic River
This leisurely paddle will take us through the ecologically rich Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in Lenox. We'll watch for swallows, herons, kingfishers, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the scenic and meandering Housatonic River and learn about why the waterway is the natural heart of the Berkshires. Please support our efforts of reducing plastic waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Registration is required.
Find out more »Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Visit our beaver ponds with a naturalist, and search for beavers and other animals attracted to these rich wetlands. Learn about the natural history of beavers and how they continue to change the valley's landscape 85 years after their reintroduction to the area. Be prepared to walk to the lower beaver pond. Registration is required.
Find out more »Housatonic Evening Paddle
Evening is the perfect time to look for wildlife. We'll leisurely explore the rich wetland of the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in the hours before dusk, find a cove to come together in, and enjoy refreshments while listening and watching for wildlife. Kingfishers, herons, muskrats, beavers, and other wildlife are all possible sightings. Registration is required.
Find out more »Canoeing the Housatonic River
This leisurely paddle will take us through the ecologically rich Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in Lenox. We'll watch for swallows, herons, kingfishers, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the scenic and meandering Housatonic River and learn about why the waterway is the natural heart of the Berkshires. Please support our efforts of reducing plastic waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle. Registration is required.
Find out more »Fantastic Fungi
Discover the mystical world of fungi as we examine mushrooms big and small, edible and poisonous, on a walk around the sanctuary. We'll explore mushrooms as the architecture of the forest floor. From tree communication to culinary delights, fungi play many roles and are endlessly fun to explore!
Find out more »September 2019
Canoeing Upper & Lower Goose Ponds
Explore the coves and marshes of one of the Berkshires' most beautiful lakes. Paddle across Lower Goose Pond to pristine Upper Goose Pond in search of eagles, herons, and kingfishers. Registration required.
Find out more »Pleasant Birding at Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, and woods are super sites to see beautiful warblers, thrushes, tanager, orioles, and more during the peak of migration. We'll explore rich bird habitat and observe changes in bird species each week. Supported in part by Lenox Cultural Council. Beginners welcome. Free.
Find out more »Birding – Canoe Meadows Migrants
Canoe Meadow's beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially waterfowl, warblers, swallow, orioles, and more. We'll explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, and observe change in bird species each week. Free. Beginners welcome.
Find out more »Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Visit our beaver ponds with a naturalist, and search for beavers and other animals attracted to these rich wetlands. Learn about the natural history of beavers and how they continue to change the valley's landscape 85 years after their reintroduction to the area. Be prepared to walk to the lower beaver pond. Registration required.
Find out more »Fantastic Fungi
Discover the mystical world of fungi as we examine mushrooms big and small, edible and poisonous, on a walk around the sanctuary. We'll explore mushrooms as the architecture of the forest floor. From tree communication to culinary delights, fungi play many roles and are endlessly fun to explore! Registration Required.
Find out more »Pleasant Birding at Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, and woods are super sites to see beautiful warblers, thrushes, tanager, orioles, and more during the peak of migration. We'll explore rich bird habitat and observe changes in bird species each week. Supported in part by Lenox Cultural Council. Beginners welcome. Free.
Find out more »Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Visit our beaver ponds with a naturalist, and search for beavers and other animals attracted to these rich wetlands. Learn about the natural history of beavers and how they continue to change the valley's landscape 85 years after their reintroduction to the area. Be prepared to walk to the lower beaver pond. Registration required.
Find out more »Birding – Canoe Meadows Migrants
Canoe Meadow's beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially waterfowl, warblers, swallow, orioles, and more. We'll explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, and observe change in bird species each week. Free. Beginners welcome.
Find out more »Canoeing the Housatonic River
This leisurely paddle will take us through the ecologically rich Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in Lenox. We'll watch for swallows, herons, kingfishers, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the scenic and meandering Housatonic River and learn about why the waterway is the natural heart of the Berkshires. Registration required.
Find out more »Pleasant Birding at Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, and woods are super sites to see beautiful warblers, thrushes, tanager, orioles, and more during the peak of migration. We'll explore rich bird habitat and observe changes in bird species each week. Supported in part by Lenox Cultural Council. Beginners welcome. Free.
Find out more »Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Visit our beaver ponds with a naturalist, and search for beavers and other animals attracted to these rich wetlands. Learn about the natural history of beavers and how they continue to change the valley's landscape 85 years after their reintroduction to the area. Be prepared to walk to the lower beaver pond. Registration required.
Find out more »Birding – Canoe Meadows Migrants
Canoe Meadow's beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially waterfowl, warblers, swallow, orioles, and more. We'll explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, and observe change in bird species each week. Free. Beginners welcome.
Find out more »Pleasant Birding at Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, and woods are super sites to see beautiful warblers, thrushes, tanager, orioles, and more during the peak of migration. We'll explore rich bird habitat and observe changes in bird species each week. Supported in part by Lenox Cultural Council. Beginners welcome. Free.
Find out more »Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Visit our beaver ponds with a naturalist, and search for beavers and other animals attracted to these rich wetlands. Learn about the natural history of beavers and how they continue to change the valley's landscape 85 years after their reintroduction to the area. Be prepared to walk to the lower beaver pond. Registration required.
Find out more »Birding – Canoe Meadows Migrants
Canoe Meadow's beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially waterfowl, warblers, swallow, orioles, and more. We'll explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, and observe change in bird species each week. Free. Beginners welcome.
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