Thursday, May 08

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Thursday, May 8

Trustees of Reservations, Eco-Volunteers at Bartholomew's Cobble, for people to help pull, lop and chop invasive weeks to protect the unique ecology of the Cobble, 9-11:30 a.m. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Friday, May 9

Hoffman Bird Club, all-day trip to Mt. Auburn Cemetery, bring lunch, 5 a.m. Info: Chris Blagdon, 413-684-1808.

Saturday, May 10

Berkshire Knapsackers, bike about 33 miles on mostly level paved roads with about a mile and a half of dirt from Great Barrington to view the cascades of Umpachene Falls, Mill River. Helmets required. Rain cancels. Info: Richard and Nancy King, 413-644-8873.

Trustees of Reservations, "Spring Migration" bird walk led by a Trustees of Reservations naturalist for birders of all levels, 8-10 a.m. Cost: $5/adult, $3/children; registration requested. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Hoffman Bird Club, search for American Bittern, Louisiana and Northern Waterthrushes, Virginia Rail, cuckoos and lots more, 7:30 a.m. Meet at the Old Creamery Grocery on Route 9, Cummington. Info: Charles Quinlan, 413-634-0334, or Matt Kelly, peace@vgernet.net.

Sunday, May 11

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike 8 miles up the Cheshire Harbor Trail onto the Appalachian Trail and loop back around via Old Adams Road to the start. Mt. Greylock, Adams. Info: Kathy Lee, 413-443-9562 or klee@nycap.rr.com .

Hoffman Bird Club, morning walk in search of spring migrants and rails at Post Farm and Woods Pond, 7 a.m. Meet at the Price Chopper parking lot on the Pittsfield-Lenox Road, Lenox. Info: Gael Hurley, 413-281-1017, gael19@nycap.rr.com.

Monday, May 12

Pittsfield Rotary Club, fourth annual "Hit the Links for Literacy" golf tournament to benefit local literacy projects, registration, 11 a.m.; picnic lunch, 11:15 a.m., shotgun start, 12:30 p.m., cocktail party, 5:30 p.m., awards dinner, 6:30 p.m. Cost: $150 per person, $35 for each extra dinner guest. Berkshire Hills Country Club, Benedict Road, Pittsfield. Info: Mark McKenna, 413-445-3446 or mark.mckenna@legacybanks.com.

Thursday, May 15

Trustees of Reservations, Eco-Volunteers at Bartholomew's Cobble, for people to help pull, lop and chop invasive weeks to protect the unique ecology of the Cobble, 9-11:30 a.m. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Saturday, May 17

Berkshire Knapsackers, three-hour kayak/canoe trip, paddle casually down Housatonic River from Decker Canoe Landing on New Lenox Road to Woods Pond, Lenox, 9 a.m. Transportation back to starting point is planned. Info: Joe Doboszynski, 413-448-8359 or dobojc@aol.com.

Trustees of Reservations, "Grace Greylock Niles Day," featuring guided walks and activities to honor the legacy of the woman botanist who published "Bog Trotting for Orchids" in 1904, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Mountain Meadow Preserve, Benedict Road, Pownal, Vt. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-458-3135.

Sunday, May 18

Hoffman Bird Club, for the beginning birder, explore a variety of habitats in several locations in central Berkshire County to monitor changing populations, 7 a.m. Meet at the playground parking lot at Springside Park, North Street, Pittsfield. Info: Ed Neumuth, 413-884-4961, 413-623-0186 or eneumuth@berkshire.net.

Monday, May 19

Trustees of Reservations, "Flower Moon Twilight Walk," 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $5/adult and child, $10/family. Tyringham Cobble, Jerusalem Road, Tyringham. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-458-3135.

Tuesday, May 20

Great Trails Council of Boy Scouts of America, 7th annual Ray Murray Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament for individuals, twosomes and foursomes to benefit the Appalachian Trail District Boy Scouts, 11 a.m. check in, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, 5 p.m. dinner and awards. Sponsors are needed. Cost: $150, includes tournament gift, green fees, cart, lunch, barbecue and awards ceremony. Stockbridge Golf Club, Main Street, Stockbridge. Info: Rick Stritzinger, 413-684-3542.

Thursday, May 22

Trustees of Reservations, Eco-Volunteers at Bartholomew's Cobble, for people to help pull, lop and chop invasive weeks to protect the unique ecology of the Cobble, 9-11:30 a.m. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Friday, May 23

Hoffman Bird Club, three-quarter day trip to River Road in Kent, Ct., to search for Cerulean, Worm-Eating and Hooded Warblers, 5:30 a.m. Bring lunch. Info: Noreen Mole, 413-442-6327 or smole@berkshire.rr.com.

Berkshire Family And Individual Resources, second annual golf tournament fundraiser to benefit adults and children with disabilities and clinic for beginning, intermediate and advanced players with golf pros Kay McMahon of eduKaytion Golf and David Bond, lunch, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; shotgun start, 12:30 p.m.; dinner and awards, 5:30 p.m. Cost: $100 per player. Waubeeka Golf Links, Routes 7 & 43, Williamstown. Info: 413-664-9382.

Saturday, May 24

Berkshire Knapsackers, kayak/canoe trip, paddle down Housatonic River from Stockbridge Canoe Launch, Park Street, to the island at the Larrywaug Brook Delta for lunch, continuing to the Glendale bridge before the dam. Return shuttle by 2:30 p.m. is planned. Info: Don Deno, 413-637-1929 or denod@simple.net.

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike about 5 miles on some of the lesser known trails in Kennedy Park, Lenox. Heavy rain cancels. Info: Jan Chague, 413-637-1818 or jg_chague@hotmail.com.

Sunday, May 25

Hoffman Bird Club, beginners encouraged, a pleasant morning walk at the Berkshire Natural Resources Council properties in Lanesboro, 7 a.m. Meet at the Lanesboro post office, Route 7. Info: Noreen Mole, 413-442-6327 or smole@berkshire.rr.com.

Monday, May 26

Trustees of Reservations, "Housatonic Paddle," guided canoe trip to explore the rich and varied habitats of the river, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30/adult, $15/child 10-16; registration required. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Wednesday, May 28

Hoffman Bird Club, three-quarter day trip to Green Mountain National Forest, Vt., to explore Kelly Stand Road, Somerset Reservoir and Grout Pond areas with roadside birding and some light hiking, 6:30 a.m. Bring lunch; meet at the Allendale Shopping Center, Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, to carpool. Info: Tom Begley, 413-655-0112, or Noreen Mole, 413-442-6327 or smole@berkshire.rr.com.

Thursday, May 29

Trustees of Reservations, Eco-Volunteers at Bartholomew's Cobble, for people to help pull, lop and chop invasive weeks to protect the unique ecology of the Cobble, 9-11:30 a.m. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Friday, May 30

Hoffman Bird Club, trip to Hand Hollow Conservation Area and Ooms Pond, East Chatham, N.Y., to look for Winter Wren, American Bittern, and Mourning, Bay-Breasted, Canada and Blackburnian Warblers, 6:45 a.m. Bring lunch; meet Tom Collins at the Pittsfield Plaza, W. Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, to carpool. Info: Clellie Lynch, 518-794-9063 or clelliel@aol.com.

Saturday, May 31

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike about 6 miles, starting on the Switchback Trail to Felton Pond and return on the Gorge Trail, October Mountain, Lenox. Info: Jan Chague, 413-637-1818 or jg_chague@hotmail.com.

Hoffman Bird Club, 4-mile somewhat strenuous walk at a birding pace along a marsh and a wooded stream, all on back roads, trails and along some limestone cliffs at the base of Mt. Greylock, 7 a.m. Meet at JW Kelly's Real Estate, Route 7, New Ashford. Info: Matt Kelly 413-458-3290 or peace@vgernet.net.

Sunday, June 1

Trustees of Reservations, "Housatonic Paddle," guided canoe trip to explore the rich and varied habitats of the river, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/adult, $15/child 10-16; registration required. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Saturday, June 7

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike about 7 miles with a short, steep climb, Snow hole, Petersburg, N.Y. Info: Natalia Eddy, 413-446-8490 or neddy73@verizon.net.

Trustees of Reservations, bird walk with Leslie Reed-Evans and the Trustees of Reservations, 7-9 a.m. Free. Mountain Meadow Preserve, Mason Road, Williamstown. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-458-3135.

Trustees of Reservations, celebrate National Trails Day with a long hike all the way from the Route 7 parking area to the least-visited side of Monument Mountain, 1-5 p.m. Free; registration required. Monument Mountain, Route 7, Great Barrington. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-298-3239, ext. 3000.

Sunday, June 8

Berkshire Knapsackers, walk around Benedict Pond, Monterey, and discover some of the flora of the area, hiking to the lookout, returning to the picnic area for lunch. Info: Jan Chague, 413-637-1818 or jg_chague@hotmail.com.

Trustees of Reservations, "Housatonic Paddle," guided canoe trip to explore the rich and varied habitats of the river, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/adult, $15/child 10-16; registration required. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Trustees of Reservations, Fresh Ink: Nature Writing Workshop with Tammis Coffin, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $10, $8/members; registration requested. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Friday, June 13

Northern Berkshire Healthcare, 15th annual open golf tournament to benefit renovations to patient care areas at North Adams Regional Hospital, shotgun start at noon. Waubeeka Golf Links, Routes 7 & 43, Williamstown. Entry fee: $150 per player or $600 per foursome; includes lunch, dinner, greens fees, cart and gifts for each player. Spots are limited; registration required. Info: 413-664-5475 or e-mail kraftery@nbhealth.org.

Saturday, June 14

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike approximately 9 miles along a section of Taconic Crest Trail, Hancock. Info: Kathy and Tom Conry, 413-499-1397.

Sunday, June 15

Trustees of Reservations, "Housatonic Paddle," guided canoe trip to explore the rich and varied habitats of the river, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/adult, $15/child 10-16; registration required. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Tuesday, June 17

Trustees of Reservations, hike of Monument Mountain by twilight on one of the longest days of the year, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free; registration required. Monument Mountain, Route 7, Great Barrington. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-298-3239, ext. 3000.

Saturday, June 21

Trustees of Reservations, "Housatonic Paddle," guided canoe trip to explore the rich and varied habitats of the river, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/adult, $15/child 10-16; registration required. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Saturday, June 28

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike 13 miles over five peaks: Bear, Round, Frissell, Brace and Alander in Mt. Washington and Mt. Riga state forests and a little of the Appalachian Trail. Info: Rudy Hoeltzel, 413-298-3361 or rhoeltzel@aol.com.

Trustees of Reservations, "Housatonic Paddle," guided canoe trip to explore the rich and varied habitats of the river, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30/adult, $15/child 10-16; registration required. Bartholomew's Cobble, Weatogue Road, Sheffield. Info: thetrustees.org or 413-229-8600.

Sunday, June 29

Berkshire Knapsackers, hike 5 to 6 miles up Stony Ledge Trail, Mt. Greylock, Williamstown, to the lookout and then back down via Roaring Brook Trail with a short detour to March Cataract Falls. Info: Michelle Filiault, 518-794-0554 or arthemise@yahoo.com.

Friday July 25

Kenda BikeFest, noncompetitive cycling event with three days of camping and outdoor activities for cyclists of all ages, skill levels and styles featuring live music, outdoor movies, kids' activities, food, bike expo and family fun. Continues Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. Apple Tree Organic Farm, Route 43, Hancock. Info: bicyclefest.com.