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.
Join us the day after the summer solstice, for a bridge-to-bridge celebration to pay homage to the lifeblood of Berkshire County, the Housatonic River, where it skirts Great Barrington’s downtown. This event is part of the annual Global Earth Exchange: Radical Joy for Hard Times observances taking place around the world on June 22.
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.