Take the River Walk Upstream Tree ID challenge and enter the GB Arbor Day Raffle to win a native tree. The Tree ID Challenge will be available from Earth Day through Arbor Day (April 20 -26) on the Upstream section of River Walk. 2 Winners! Win a native tree!

Celebrate Arbor Day and Great Barrington Trees at a tree-centric day hosted at the Mason Library including:

A downtown chalk art festival *
Free seedlings and planting advice
Pollinator plan for Mason Library
Self-guided downtown GB tree map
Memorial tree planting and dedication
Riverwalk upstream tree ID challenge
And a block party with live music and food from the forests, and a bounce house!

Bird Walks with Cheryl Barret

Wednesdays mornings, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Contact: Cheryl Barrett cherylbarrett764@gmail.com

Bring your Binocs and discover the birds that frequent these special places:

River Walk is an eBird hot spot! Over 75 species have been recorded.
7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m / Meet at the St Peter’s parking lot entrance
Grab your binoculars and come focus in on spring bird activity along the Housatonic River.. The river is a migration corridor; our habitat provides shelter and food to traveling and nesting bird species.

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 (e.g. Waddle Fence). Alternative times available by important. Come make a difference!

Pre-registration suggested: river@gbriverwalk.org

Join friends and neighbors for a fun day of community action: trash pick-up, beach area spruce-up, forest challenge.

Meet at the Beach, gloves recommended.

Bring tools: rakes, wheelbarrows, hand trowels …

And enthusiasm!

Enjoy an invigorating hike within a New England woodland. Climb uphill through rich woodland and then downhill to Fountain Pond for a surprising view of Monument Mountain. Learn about native trees, wildflower and birds. Return on the same trail to Berkshire South.

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.

Guided Hikes for Kids: CHP Nature Exploration Hike /10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m / meet at CHP, 444 Stockbridge Rd, 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 water cycle with a story time at the GB Farmers Market and a self-guided adventure along River Walk.

Ramble over long bog bridges, discover a view of long pond, search for nature treasures . . . . Come have some fun! Bring your kids for a guided hike with leaders from WIC, BNRC, & GBLC.

Guided Hikes for Kids: Housatonic Flats Nature Hike /10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m / meet at CHP, 439 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington. Come have some fun!

Kids and their adults are invited to explore flowers and ferns with a story time at the GB Farmers Market and a self-guided adventure along River Walk.

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 (July 3-July28). Beginners always welcomed and supported. Participants should bring a yoga mat and a towel.

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.

Guided walk with Tom Ingersoll, MA certified Horticulturalist.

Meet at the Downstream Du Bois River Garden Park at River Walk in Great Barrington to join in a guided exploration of the riverine forest. To Learn more about Tom, visit https://www.ingersolllandcare.com/

To pre-register email: River@gbriverwalk.org

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 at the GB Farmers Market and a self-guided adventure along 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.