Upcoming Events for 2019
Kids and Nature Storytimes, Housatonic Heritage Fall Walks, and more.
Register at river@gbriverwalk.org or call Christine at 413.528.4061.
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NEW: Kids and Nature Storytimes
11:00 AM, Saturday, September 28, for kids and their adults.
Songs, stories, and poems to explore the natural world.
Self-guided adventures on the River Walk.
- September 28, 2019: Tree Time – from Roots to Leaves and Nooks and Crannies! CLICK.
Meet at the Great Barrington Farmers’ Market.
Housatonic Heritage Fall Walks
Sundays in September, 2019: 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM/1 hour-.5 miles
An Interpretive Stroll on the Housatonic River Walk, Berkshires’ National Recreation Trail.
Explore this community trail that follows the Housatonic River behind Great Barrington’s busy Main Street. Hear about the volunteer effort to transform a devastated riverbank into a trail that reveals the river’s beauty. Learn about the river’s historic and ecological significance.
Meet at the Du Bois River Garden Park at Church and River Streets. CLICK for more.
Gentle Hikes through Nature
River Walk provides guided tours for small groups tailored to visitor interests. Make a date to enjoy a quiet walk along the river with opportunities to learn about native trees, flowers, ferns, and birds and to explore connections to history. CLICK for more.
Want to help on the River Walk?
Thursdays 3:00 PM to 5:00 AM
(May through October, except for August)
Community volunteer workdays on the River Walk
Spend time with the River Walk team and contribute to the care of the trail and its riverside habitat. Registration is requested.
Contact Christine Ward: river@gbriverwalk.org or CLICK