Sep 1, 2021 | Activities, History, Outings, South County
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area announces the 19th annual autumn Heritage Walks on the Saturdays & Sundays of September 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12 & 18, 19 & 25, 26 & October 2, 3. 80+ free, guided interpretive tours will be offered... 
Sep 22, 2020 | Activities, Inspiration
Books are a great way to ring in a new season. In the fall, there’s the added bonus of cuddling up with a blanket and a good book! Here’s a list of some of our favorite autumn reads. Bring on the cozy! Look What I Did with a Leaf – Morteza E.... 
Jun 10, 2021 | Activities, Central, History, Trail Reviews
Where We Went: John Lambert Nature Trail, Pittsfield MA (Part of the Berkshire Community College Campus) When We Went: July Difficulty (Boots 1 – 10): 1 Boot Trail Length: The Meadow Loop is less than 1 mile, adding the woodland spur trail, about 1.1 miles... 
Aug 8, 2020 | Activities, Inspiration
Bird behaviors can be curious and fascinating when we take the time to watch and observe them. One of the stranger behaviors our feathered friends get up to is called “Anting.” Basically, anting occurs when a bird rubs ants on themselves. Pretty... 
Aug 20, 2020 | Activities
The bird world is full of some wacky stuff. From Anting to Drumming, there are so many things to discover when you take a moment and observe. Read a bit about some of these behaviors and then take it outside! Print out the Bird Behavior Bingo worksheet and see how... 
Aug 22, 2020 | Activities, Inspiration
Lately, the nights have been loud with katydids and I’ve been grabbing a sweatshirt for my morning walks. Fall is definitely in the air. The geese flocks in our nearby ponds are getting restless, somehow sensing the southward journey. As the days become shorter,... 
