Editor’s Note: Listings in Trail Mix are free. Email: outdoor@recorder.com. The deadline is Thursday by noon. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276. Weather may cancel or force the rescheduling of some of these events.
Great Falls Discovery Center
Kidleidoscope Fridays: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come each week to learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Upcoming programs focus on bears on Oct. 19 and bats on Oct. 26. Kidleidoscope is a free child-friendly, hands-on environmental experience for young children. Each topic includes a story, interactive activities and a craft to introduce you and your child to the natural world. For ages 3 to 6. For more information, call 413-863-3221.
Third Annual Migrations Festival: Saturday, Oct. 27, 5 to 7:30 p.m. A celebration of human and biodiversity with art, music, food and dance. Preceded by the Monarch Butterfly StoryWalk from 1 to 5 p.m. Free.
Northfield Mountain
Tree Identification Using Bark and Habitat Clues: Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join naturalist Nancy Goodman to take a close look at trees and other botanical wonders; become familiar with the characteristic bark of different trees in different habitats; and learn to identify them from leaves and other clues. Bring water, a trail snack, sturdy walking shoes, binoculars if available, and the book “Bark” by Michael Wojtech, if you have a copy. The walk is approximately 1½ to 2 miles long with an elevation gain of 250 feet. Advance registration is required by calling 800-859-2960. Free.
Sunset and Hunter Moon Nighttime Adventure: Sunday, Oct. 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This evening walk on the wide, forested trails at Northfield Mountain will celebrate the night and the natural world in fall. Program includes sensory activities focused on the changing light, wildlife adaptations and seasonal abundance. Dress in layers for this 1- to 1½-mile hike with approximately 150 feet of elevation gain. Advance registration is required by calling 800-859-2960. Free.
Just Roots
Birding with Josh Rose: Saturday, Oct. 20, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Explore the various habitats on the Greenfield farm and look for bird species with Rose, an avid birder with a lot of knowledge to share. Event is free for CSA members; there is a sliding scale fee of up to $15 for nonmembers. For more information, call 413-325-8969 or visit: justroots.org/calendar.
Charity Farm Lot
Fall Hike: Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. Meet at the parking area at 327 Bald Mountain Road in Bernardston for a 1½-mile hike. Advance registration is required by calling Bill Montiglio at 413-824-1004 or by emailing charityfarmlot@townofbernardston.org. Group is limited to 10 participants, but additional sessions will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest.
Restoration Session: Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 to 11 a.m. Meet at the parking area at 327 Bald Mountain Road in Bernardston for a work party to help restore the Charity Farm Lot by removing exotic invasive plant species. Advance registration is required by calling John Lepore at 413-512-0644 or by emailing charityfarmlot@townofbernardston.org. Group is limited to 10 participants, but additional sessions will be scheduled if there is sufficient interest.
University of the Wild
“Semester on Earth”: A semester-long program of Earth-based living and learning, starting Oct. 30 at Earthlands, 73 Glasheen Road in Petersham. For more information and to register, contact Larry Buell by email at larrybuell@earthlands.org, call 978-724-3428 or visit: universityofthewild.org.
