Below is an excerpt from Berkshire Botanical Garden’s article which describes the annual Arborist Day service project that took place at both the Great Barrington Land Conservancy’s River Walk and Riverfront Trail.

On October 23, 2026, a new addition was added to the Housatonic River Walk in memory of Mary Hassett Gilligan. The River Walk’s Greenagers Intern Team installed this new bench in the downstream section of the trail to provide visitors with a place to sit, rest, and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.