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7:30 am Lenox, MA–FREE FALL MIGRATION BI... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA

Lenox, MA–FREE FALL MIGRATION BI... @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA

Sep 22 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Mass Audubon has begun it’s fall migration birding programs. Explore Pleasant Valley’s beaver ponds, wetlands, woods, and meadows which are super sites to see warblers, tanagers, orioles, and more during spring migration and nesting season.[...]

10:00 am Pittsfield, MA–“Muh-he-con-ne-ok... @ Berkshire Museum

Pittsfield, MA–“Muh-he-con-ne-ok... @ Berkshire Museum

Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

On View through January 9, 2022 from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]

10:00 am Pittsfield, MA–“Muh-he-con-ne-ok... @ Berkshire Museum

Pittsfield, MA–“Muh-he-con-ne-ok... @ Berkshire Museum

Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

On View through January 9, 2022 from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]

3:00 pm West Stockbridge, MA–Thursday Fa... @ Foundry Green

West Stockbridge, MA–Thursday Fa... @ Foundry Green

Sep 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

7:30 am Pittsfield, MA–FREE FALL MIGRATI... @ Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

Pittsfield, MA–FREE FALL MIGRATI... @ Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

Sep 24 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am

Mass Audubon has begun it’s fall migration birding programs. The beautiful grounds at Canoe Meadows are ideal for spotting migrant species, especially colorful wood-warblers, orioles, and thrushes. Explore wetlands, meadows, and woodlands, while seeing different[...]

10:00 am Pittsfield, MA–“Muh-he-con-ne-ok... @ Berkshire Museum

Pittsfield, MA–“Muh-he-con-ne-ok... @ Berkshire Museum

Sep 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

On View through January 9, 2022 from 10 – 5 pm “We once called this land home and while forced removal may have physically moved us, our hearts remain. Muh-he-con-ne-ok: The People of the Waters[...]

1:00 pm Lenox, MA–Friday Farmers Market @ 21 Housatonic St..

Lenox, MA–Friday Farmers Market @ 21 Housatonic St..

Sep 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

3:00 pm Sheffield, MA–Friday Farmers Market @ Old Parish Church parking lot

Sheffield, MA–Friday Farmers Market @ Old Parish Church parking lot

Sep 24 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Exists To Illuminate The Diverse, Rich Identity Of The Upper Housatonic River Valley Region & To Preserve & Promote Its Historical, Cultural & Natural Resources.

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African American Heritage Trail – Gt. Barrington, Mass

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