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. The Oct. 26 program will focus on bats. 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.
Greening Greenfield
Fall Foliage and History Walk: Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Join Ted Watt, naturalist with the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst, for a hike along an abandoned, still-mostly-black-topped road that ultimately disappears under the waters of the Quabbin Reservoir. Walk about two miles on mostly level road from the gate to the old Dana Common, not reaching the reservoir itself. Observe trees and other aspects of nature along the way, then explore the history that led to the deserted town center upon arrival. Co-sponsored by the Hitchcock Center for the Environment and Greening Greenfield. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Heavy rain cancels. The walk is free, geared toward adults and children ages 9 and up. Limited to 15 participants. Register with Edie Heinemann by phone at 773-465-1646 or by email at ediesh82346@gmail.com. Directions and carpool information will be sent upon registration.
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.
