On Thursdays in May, June & July from 3 p.m - 5p.m. River Walk Volunteer Workdays provide a weekly opportunity for community members to contribute to the care of the trail. Special projects will be planned for some Thursdays. Alternative times available by reservation. Come make a difference!
Pre-registration suggested: river@gbriverwalk.org
Let’s make a date, River Walk provides guided tours for small groups tailored to visitor interests. Enjoy a quiet walk along the river with opportunities to learn about native trees, flowers, ferns, and birds and to explore connections to history.
There is no better way to start a summer day! Join us for our fourth year at Lake Mansfield, 8am-9am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in July & August (July 3-August 30). Beginners always welcomed and supported. Participants should bring a yoga mat and a towel.
Friday, July 19, 2019
5:00-6:30 pm
Come celebrate Great Barrington's connection with the Appalachian Trail. A.T. Partners (ATC, AMC, MA DRC and GBLC) will be providing a full day of great events and a potluck picnic for all. Volunteer, hike, and picnic with A.T. Maintainers and Hikers. All events are free and open to all. Pre-register at info@gbtrails.org. See volunteer, guided hikes, and picnic info. below.
Guided Hikes for Kids: Fountain Pond-Threemile Hill Woodland Family Hike /10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m / meet at CHP, Route 7, Great Barrington. Come have some fun! Bring your kids for a guided hike with leaders from WIC, BNRC, & GBLC
Kids and their adults are invited to explore the busy life of pollinators with a story time and activity at the GB Farmers Market and a self-guided adventure along the downstream of River Walk.
Meet at the W.E.B. Du Bois River Park on River Street.
River Walk supports pollinators! Learn how you can, too. – Go on a treasure hunt to find precious pollinators along the Housatonic River Walk. Join Heather Cupo to discover a wide array of pollinators being supported by our native plants.
Guided Hikes for Kids: Alford Springs Family Exploration /10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m / meet at CHP, Mother Loop Trail Head, Alford. Come have some fun! Bring your kids for a guided hike with leaders from WIC, BNRC, & GBLC
Mariah Auman - mauman@bnrc.org
Guided Hikes for Kids: Family Scavenger Hunt at Thomas & Palmer Brook /10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m / meet at CHP, 309 State Rd, Great Barrington. Come have some fun! Bring your kids for a guided hike with leaders from WIC, BNRC, & GBLC
Contact: Mariah Auman mauman@bnrc.org
Kids and their adult are invited to explore all about birds with at story time at the GB Farmers Market and a self-guided adventure along River Walk.
Incredible volunteer efforts removed 400 tons of debris from the river and developed a trail that respects nature and reveals the river’s beauty.
Sundays 10am-11am / Sept 8,15, 22 & 29
Kids and their adults are invited to explore all about trees at story time at the GB Farmers Market and a self-guided adventure along River Walk.