Ascend Lenox Mountain with an experienced guide and enjoy several vistas including the sweeping summit view. We'll hike via Trail of the Ledges and/or Overbrook Trail on a three-mile round-trip trek through northern hardwood and hemlock forest for an elevation gain of 840 feet. Along the way we'll look for signs of wildlife and learn about plant communities and human history at Pleasant Valley.

Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, woods, and meadows are super sites to see warblers, tanagers, orioles, and more during spring migration and nesting season. Beginners welcome.  BYO binoculars. No walk-ins, registration is required.

Canoe Meadows' beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially colorful wood-warblers, orioles, and thrushes. Explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, while seeing different bird species each week. Beginners welcome. No walk-ins, registration is required.

Take a short hike (5 to 7 minutes, one-third mile) to the top of Old Bald in Otis and learn about birds of prey identification, migration, and the fickle art of hawk watching. We'll spend the rest of our time enjoying a BYO picnic and the wonderful view, and finding and identifying birds of prey on their journey south. BYO binoculars. Registration is required.

Spend the morning visiting several Berkshire lakes in search of migrating waterfowl that only briefly stopover in the area. Culminating with a stop at Bartlett's Apple Orchard for hot cider and doughnuts, we'll search for loons, grebes, and the hundreds of ducks fleeing the cold of the north. Travel by Mass Audubon van or carpool between sites. Minimal hiking involved. Spotting scopes provided. Registration is required.

Spend the morning visiting several Berkshire lakes in search of migrating waterfowl that only briefly stopover in the area. Culminating with a stop at Bartlett's Apple Orchard for hot cider and doughnuts, we'll search for loons, grebes, and the hundreds of ducks fleeing the cold of the north. Travel by Mass Audubon van or carpool between sites. Minimal hiking involved. Spotting scopes provided. Registration is required.

Join a Mass Audubon naturalist to explore wildlife tracking at Lime Kiln Farm. We will walk through fields and forests searching for tracks, scat, and homes of the secretive mammals who roam the sanctuary by day and night. Registration required.

Enjoy a starlit evening listening and watching for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. We'll explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about animal adaptations for night hunting. This program will enjoy a gentle walk over sometimes uneven terrain, but with plenty of stopping and listening. Registration required.

TurnPark Art Space and Mass Audubon collaborate for an evening of birds and their lovely evening chorus. A Mass Audubon Guide will take you through the art space learning about the many birds that spend the chilly winter among the statues. Space is limited to 10 participants; registration is required with no 'walk-in' participants allowed. $15 suggested donation.

Search for tracks, scat, and other signs of our elusive wild cats and dogs that roam the fields and forests at Canoe Meadows. Focusing on long-legged creatures, we will dig deep into how they stealthily walk, lope, and gallop across the landscape and what we can learn from clues they leave behind. Reservations required.

Enjoy a moonlit stroll at TurnPark with a Mass Audubon naturalist. On a short walk through the outdoor sculpture park, we'll listen and watch with the lens of wildlife tracking, searching for clues of elusive wild mammals (e.g. mice, squirrels, rabbits, fox and bobcats), while taking in the taking in the surreal landscape and art at TurnPark. Dress warmly; traction assistive footwear recommended.

Are all snowflakes truly unique? What happens to snow throughout the winter? How does snow transform and change from the moment it falls to earth to when it finally melts away? Together we'll explore the beauty and physical properties of snow and ice, and how the plants and animals survive New England winters.

Winter is a perfect time to start birdwatching. Birds often come close to our feeders and hardy winter birds can become familiar friends. We'll explore how to use shape, size, color, and sounds to learn different groups and species of birds. These tools, combined with behavior and habitat clues, will help you get to know our beautiful avian neighbors in no time at all. We'll spend time moving to different locations by car to see how and where different birds…

Enjoy a moonlit evening, walking and listening to the sounds of the night. We will take a gentle walk learning about what goes on in the forest at night with just the light of the moon to guide us.  Registration required.

Enjoy a starlit evening listening and watching for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. We'll explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about animal adaptations for night hunting. This program will enjoy a gentle walk over sometimes uneven terrain but with plenty of stopping and listening.  Registration required.

Dive into the world of avian predators and how they spend the winter. From the daytime hawks perched on tree tops to the secretive evening owls, there are many birds of prey that winter in the Berkshires. We will learn about raptor movements, behavior, and where to find them. Beginning at Lime Kiln Farm, we will travel to multiple locations searching for diurnal raptors and continue on after dark when the owls begin to hunt. Dress for the weather and…

Hoppers and bounders, such as squirrels and weasels, leave behind fascinating tracking mysteries that reveal their secretive habits and survival strategies. Explore the trails at Pleasant Valley in search of tracks, scat, chews, and other evidence of rabbits, squirrels, mink, fisher, and weasels and we'll unravel the mysteries we discover.  Registration required.

Beavers are some of our hardiest mammals, remaining active under the ice all winter long. We will search for the signs of what these thick-furred creatures are doing in the coldest days of the year. Along the way we will search for signs of other active winter mammals of Pleasant Valley like porcupine, fisher, fox, and deer.  Registration required.

Bee populations are in decline due to a number of factors, including pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn more about these hard-working insects, home beekeeping, and what you can do to help support healthy bee populations. This five-session series provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby. Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics of beekeeping, locating hives, acquiring bees, and beekeeping…

Learn birding basics from the experts--from different bird families to various tools and resources used by birders. Find out what makes birds unique in the animal kingdom; where and how to locate birds in urban, suburban, and rural areas; and get introduced to basic bird biology and behavior. This online class will help you get started and build your skills at locating, observing, and identifying local birds so you can join one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America,…

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed. Registration required.

Bee populations are in decline due to a number of factors, including pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn more about these hard-working insects, home beekeeping, and what you can do to help support healthy bee populations. This five-session series provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby. Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics of beekeeping, locating hives, acquiring bees, and beekeeping…

Learn birding basics from the experts--from different bird families to various tools and resources used by birders. Find out what makes birds unique in the animal kingdom; where and how to locate birds in urban, suburban, and rural areas; and get introduced to basic bird biology and behavior. This online class will help you get started and build your skills at locating, observing, and identifying local birds so you can join one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America,…

Enjoy a starlit evening listening and watching for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. We'll explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about animal adaptations for night hunting. This program will enjoy a gentle walk over sometimes uneven terrain, but with plenty of stopping and listening. Registration required.

Bee populations are in decline due to a number of factors, including pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn more about these hard-working insects, home beekeeping, and what you can do to help support healthy bee populations. This five-session series provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby. Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics of beekeeping, locating hives, acquiring bees, and beekeeping…

Learn birding basics from the experts--from different bird families to various tools and resources used by birders. Find out what makes birds unique in the animal kingdom; where and how to locate birds in urban, suburban, and rural areas; and get introduced to basic bird biology and behavior. This online class will help you get started and build your skills at locating, observing, and identifying local birds so you can join one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America,…

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed.

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed. Registration required.

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed.

Open your ears to the intricate and often tricky search for winter finches. The winter of 2021 may be the best opportunity to discover and experience the several beautiful finches that may only visit every few years. We will begin at Canoe Meadows and travel to multiple locations listening hard for the chip and songs of finches who are working hard to find enough seed to survive the winter. Registration required.

Open your ears to the intricate and often tricky search for winter finches. The winter of 2021 may be the best opportunity to discover and experience the several beautiful finches that may only visit every few years. We will begin at Canoe Meadows and travel to multiple locations listening hard for the chip and songs of finches who are working hard to find enough seed to survive the winter.

Bee populations are in decline due to a number of factors, including pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn more about these hard-working insects, home beekeeping, and what you can do to help support healthy bee populations. This five-session series provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby. Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics of beekeeping, locating hives, acquiring bees, and beekeeping…

Learn birding basics from the experts--from different bird families to various tools and resources used by birders. Find out what makes birds unique in the animal kingdom; where and how to locate birds in urban, suburban, and rural areas; and get introduced to basic bird biology and behavior. This online class will help you get started and build your skills at locating, observing, and identifying local birds so you can join one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America,…

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed. Registration required.

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed. Registration required.

When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Visit our meadows to listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock's sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed.

No leaves? No problem! You can still learn to recognize oaks, maples, cherries, beech, birches, and other woodland trees in winter. We'll look at tree samples, practice using field guides, and take a hike to test our observation and identification skills. Tree ID guides available for purchase at Visitor Center Gift Shop, BYO guide, or sample guides available for loan.  Registration required.

No leaves? No problem! You can still learn to recognize oaks, maples, cherries, beech, birches, and other woodland trees in winter. We'll look at tree samples, practice using field guides, and take a hike to test our observation and identification skills. Tree ID guides available for purchase at Visitor Center Gift Shop, BYO guide, or sample guides available for loan.

Bee populations are in decline due to a number of factors, including pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Learn more about these hard-working insects, home beekeeping, and what you can do to help support healthy bee populations. This five-session series provides an overview of backyard beekeeping and will cover everything you need to get started in this fascinating and productive hobby. Topics include a brief history of beekeeping, bee biology, basics of beekeeping, locating hives, acquiring bees, and beekeeping…

Canoe Meadows' beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially colorful wood-warblers, orioles, and thrushes. Explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, while seeing different bird species each week. Pre-Registration is required.

Catch spring at its best at Lime Kiln Farm while diving into the ecological importance and conservation of the amazing wildflowers that grow at the sanctuary. We will discuss identification, classification, and the ecology of the colorful flowers that ornament the springtime forest. Pre-Registration is required.

Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, woods, and meadows are super sites to see warblers, tanagers, orioles, and more during spring migration and nesting season.

Canoe Meadows' beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially colorful wood-warblers, orioles, and thrushes. Explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, while seeing different bird species each week. Pre-Registration is required.

Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, woods, and meadows are super sites to see warblers, tanagers, orioles, and more during spring migration and nesting season. Pre-Registration is required.

Canoe Meadows' beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially colorful wood-warblers, orioles, and thrushes. Explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, while seeing different bird species each week. Pre-Registration is required.

Pleasant Valley's beaver ponds, wetlands, woods, and meadows are super sites to see warblers, tanagers, orioles, and more during spring migration and nesting season. Pre-Registration is required.

Canoe Meadows' beautiful grounds are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially colorful wood-warblers, orioles, and thrushes. Explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, while seeing different bird species each week. Pre-Registration is required.

Mid-September is the peak of Broad-winged Hawk migration, and a great opportunity to experiences dozens or more broad-winged hawks as they make their way to South America. Whether you are new to birds or have been bird watching for years, hawk watching is a fun, leisurely activity and a great way to enjoy Greylock Glen. This is a free introductory program sponsored by the Town of Adams Bring a lawn chair, binoculars, and a spotting scope if you have them.…

Put your binocular skills to use as we learn and search for the confusing fall warblers that stopover at Pleasant Valley on their route to the tropics. This program will begin with a discussion and study we will hit the trails to practice finding and identifying these tricky birds. Pre-Registration is required, No walk-ins.