Reservation Life Through the Years
Judith Ann Hartley shares personal reflections on growing up on the Stockbridge-Munsee Community reservation in Wisconsin. A writer, researcher, and member of the Mohican Writer’s Circle, she weaves together lived experience and scholarship to offer an intimate view of reservation life past and present. As a Native Northeast scholar, Hartley… Read More
Waterfall Hike: Bullitt Reservation to Chapel Brook with Adventure East
Come explore the local forests and waterfalls with our expert senior naturalist guide. On this Adventure you will have the opportunity to explore two astounding Trustees properties! Chapel Brook—a tributary of the South River— meanders through a dense hardwood forest before cascading over three bedrock ledges. In times of high… Read More
Honoring our Warriors: Stockbridge Mohicans in the Revolutionary War
Discover the often-overlooked role of the Stockbridge Mohicans in America’s fight for independence with Major Jo Ann Schedler, a retired U.S. Army officer and descendant of Chief John Konkapot. This powerful talk honors the bravery, sacrifice, and legacy of Mohican warriors who defended their homelands during the Revolutionary War through… Read More
Wildlife Identification & Tracking Workshop
Venture into the heart of nature with our immersive Wildlife Identification & Tracking Workshop, where you’ll develop keen observational skills and uncover the hidden lives of wild animals. Participants will learn to interpret the subtle signs animals leave behind and gain a deeper connection to the ecosystems around… Read More
Starry Night: Planets, Stars, and More with Arunah Hill
Join volunteers from the Arunah Hill Natural Science Center for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Notchview. Thanks to its high elevation and minimal light pollution, Notchview offers some of the best stargazing conditions in the region. Explore the beauty of the dark night as… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East
Join us for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon. Located in the Berkshires, our hike at Notchview offers mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern hardwood forest land. Perfect for woodland wanderers, this is… Read More
Sunset Yoga at Naumkeag
Join YogaLee for a creative, fun, flowy vinyasa yoga class while you soak in one of the best sunsets in the Berkshires! This class will be a dynamic, vinyasa-style flow suitable for all levels that is intelligently sequenced from start to finish. (Blocks will be provided. Read More
Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour
New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More
Cancelled – Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the… Read More
Naumkeag Backstairs Tour
Step behind the blue velvet curtain that once hid the servants’ staircase and explore the hidden side of life at Naumkeag during the Gilded Age. This special behind-the-scenes tour takes you beyond the main rooms and into the rarely-seen spaces where the real work of running a grand country estate… Read More
Nature Journaling with Nanci Worthington
Join New Marlborough artist and NEGSI member, Nanci Worthington as she guides you through nature journaling sessions at Bartholomew’s Cobble. Nanci will teach you how to observe nature and your surroundings and capture what you see, hear and feel on paper. This group is for everyone– self proclaimed naturalists, bird… Read More
Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour
New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More