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.
Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, Route 63, Northfield. 800-859-2960
Beaver Moon Nighttime Adventure: Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nighttime adventure into the forested trails of the mountain. Traditionally, November was the time of year to set beaver traps before the swamps froze. It is also the time of year that beavers and many other animals are actively preparing for winter. This walk will celebrate the night and the shifting of the seasons. Bring water and dress in warm layers that can be shed. Hot chocolate and tea around our cozy pellet stove will conclude the evening. Registration is required for this free event. 800-859-2960.
Wildflowers in Winter: Wednesday, November 15, at 7 p.m. Learn to identify wildflowers in winter. It can be a challenge. Join Dawn Ward at the center to learn how to match the summer wildflowers with their winter attire. Photographs, clues and hands-on exploration will expand your knowledge of the winter landscape. Discover the amazing variety of shapes, forms and textures, learn lore and legend of local plants, and gain an appreciation of wildflowers in their dormant state. Ward is an educator and naturalist with a specialty in botany, who has been sharing her knowledge and appreciation of nature for over 20 years. Register for the free event by calling 800-859-2960.
