Editor’s Note: Listings in Trail Mix are free. Email: outdoor@recorder.com. The deadline is Tuesday by 8 a.m. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276. Weather may cancel or force the rescheduling of some of these events. Additionally, space is often limited. Please contact organizers to ensure you can attend. This is particularly important if registration is required.
The institute presents, “Building Better Bird Habitats: Woods Walk in Heath” on Friday, Nov. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. The easy hike will demonstrate forestry practices that enhance wildlife habitat, specifically for birds.
Join experts from Mass Audubon and the state Department of Conservation and Recreation to learn about wildlife species that are in decline, forest management programs designed to enhance wildlife habitat and how forest stewardship can help build better habitat in the woods. The event is free and open to the public. To register, call Melissa Patterson at 413-625-9151 or email her at: melissa@masswoodlands.org