MEMORIAL DAY MARATHON RACES
Lenox, 8 a.m.
The 4th Annual Memorial Day Marathon Races will take place on May 25-26, 2013 with the start and finish at the iconic Tanglewood Music Center. The weekend will feature The Memorial Day Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, The Berkshires 10K & 5K, The MDM 15K Trail Race, The MDM Trail-Road Challenge, The Berkshire Bank Kids Run and The MDM Pre-Race Expo at Tanglewood. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
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BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS
New York
Let's start at the beginning! Learn how to identify birds by field marks, use binoculars and learn to identify birds by their song. Leave being able to identify at least 10 birds or more! Free. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052 Phone# (518)-658-2055
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FULL MOON HIKE & BONFIRE
Richmond, 7:30 p.m.
Sat., at Hilltop Orchards, home of Furnace Brook Winery.A guide will lead the group on a hike of approximately 1-1.5 hours beginning at 7:30pm. A bonfire, wine tasting and live musical entertainment immediately following. This nteractive journey incorporates Native American traditions relating to moonlight. The cost is $10 which includes the guided hike and tasting of up to six Furnace Brook Wines. Adults 21 and older please. Pre-registration suggested as we take a maximum of 60 hikers. Hilltop Orchards, home of Furnace Brook Winery, 508 Canaan Rd / Rt. 295 Richmond. Call to register: 413-698-3301, www.HilltopOrchards.com
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ANNUAL COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE
Pittsfield, 9 a.m.
The city's Department of Community Development Recreation announced its annual community bike ride, which will take place at the Controy Pavilion on Onota Lake at Burbank Park. The ride kicks off at 10 a.m., with rider registration set for 9 to 9:45 a.m. It is free to participate in this six mile trip. For more information call Rebecca Tefft, Pittsfield's Recreation Activities Coordinator, at 413-499-9370.
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FISHING DERBY
Pittsfield, 8 a.m.
The City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission has announced that they and Lyon Aviation will sponsor a Fishing Derby for youth 14 and under Saturday, at Wild Acres (rain or shine). Volunteer support will be provided by the Onota Fishing Club to assist with dressing fish, providing fishing tips and techniques, baiting, etc. The derby will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 3:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to those who catch a tagged fish. Bait will be provided, and a limited amount of fishing poles will be available for use on a first come, first serve basis to those who do not own one. Michael Lyon, President of Lyon Aviation, said that he and his family participated regularly in fishing derbies and decided to give “back to this event so that other children may continue to enjoy this time-honored tradition”. Grab a fishing pole and head on up to Wild Acres. Wild Acres is located off of South Mountain Road in Pittsfield. For more information, contact Rebecca Tefft at 499-9370.
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MEMORIAL DAY MARATHON RACES
Lenox, 8 a.m.
The fourth annual Memorial Day Marathon Races will take place on May 25-26 with the start and finish at the iconic Tanglewood Music Center. The weekend will feature The Memorial Day Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, The Berkshires 10K & 5K, The MDM 15K Trail Race, The MDM Trail-Road Challenge, The Berkshire Bank Kids Run and The MDM Pre-Race Expo at Tanglewood. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
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NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
New York
Volunteer on trails. Free BBQ for those helping today. Pre-registration for the BBQ by May 30 is a must so we can plan enough food! Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052 Phone# (518)-658-2055 E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
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YOUTH CENTER INC. TRAIL RUN
Adams, 10 a.m.
Youth Center Inc. and Adams Friends of Animals will hold their 2nd annual 5K trail Race/Take your children & pets for a walk event on June 1st at 10am. The race and walk will begin and end at the Russell Field portion of the Ashuwilticook Rail Trail. Registration form are available on the youth center website youthcenterinc.org or at the center, located at 20 East St. in Adams. Early registration by May 20th $25 for 5k, $10 for family walk— Day of event $35 for 5k, $15 for walk. First 100 registered will receive a free tee shirt! After the race activities will include Food, raffles, bounce house, face painting, tennis games/instruction, youth obstacle course and games! Proceeds will benefit programming at the Youth Center and Scholarships for Northern Berkshire students in a veterinary field. Donations of pet supplies ( food, litter, etc) will be accepted. For more information please call the Youth Center at 743-3550.
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DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES
New York
Dragonflies and Damselflies are some of nature's most fascinating, beautiful, and speedy creatures. Erin White, Zoologist with the New York Natural Heritage Program, will lead this workshop. The morning will be an indoors session on how to identify dragonflies and damselflies using shape, color, and body structures (and microscopes). In the afternoon, we will venture out with nets and guides to see who's flying over the wetlands and ponds. Bring a lunch and water, footwear you don't mind getting wet for the wetland, binoculars, and a hand lens if you have one. Registration is limited to 12. Charge $5, Pre-registration required. Co-sponsored by the Rensselaer Land Trust. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052 Phone# (518)-658-2055 E-mail: dykenpond@fairpoint.net
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FAMILY FUN DAY AT PLEASANT VALLEY
Lenox, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Turtle’s New Home” puppet show at 11. Skyhunters in Flight (live raptors) at 1:30. Family concert by George Wilson at noon. Indoor and outdoor activities, kids’ crafts, nature walks. Food and Project Native plants for sale. Free admission, courtesy of Greylock Federal Credit Union. 472 W. Mountain Rd., Lenox. 413-637-0320 or www.massaudubon.org.
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