Join Historic New England and the Housatonic Valley Association for a paddle down the Housatonic River. Spend two to three leisurely hours paddling the flat, slow-moving stretch of river that passes behind Merwin House. Afterwards, enjoy a boxed lunch from The Red Lion Inn on the back porch of Merwin House, followed by a tour […]
Outings
Hike/Walk the Still River Greenway
Take a stroll along the Still River Greenway in Brookfield any time between 10 am and 2 pm, meet local conservation organizations, and win prizes! We hope to see you there! You can begin your hike on the South side of the Greenway, beginning near the police station & municipal center at the Rt. 7 […]
Hike Bethel’s Terre Haute on National Trails Day!
Celebrate National Trails Day while exploring the 700+ acres of Bethel’s Terre Haute property and learning about its history, wildlife and its role in the greater Housatonic Valley Watershed. Just some of the many highlights include twin vernal pools, the old town Ice Pond and dam, former carriage roads, foundations and walls, and a spectacular […]
Fall Foliage Paddle the Darey Wildlife Management Area
Trip Length: about 3- 4 miles Level: Beginner (6+yrs) We will paddle a favorite section of the Housatonic River in Lenox during fall foliage time. Enjoy beautiful views of October Mountain State Forest as you meander along the Housatonic. This is an easy, flat water paddling with minimal current. Suitable for families with children […]
Paddle: Bartholomew’s Sheffield – to Falls Village, CT
Trip Length:8.6 miles Level: Intermediate (14+yrs) Paddle through farms and forest with an eye to the sky for migrating raptors as you wind your way down the Housatonic River to Falls Village, CT. There is a short, 200ft or so, portage around an old dam almost midway in the trip. It is flat, meandering river […]
Great Barrington Family Paddle
Trip Length: 6.6 miles Level: Beginner (10+yrs) Get your family out for a day of river exploration! We’ll paddle from Bridge Street, Great Barrington to the Covered Bridge in Sheffield stopping for lunch on a sandbar where the Green River joins the Housatonic. This meandering stretch of the Housatonic River is mostly calm with occasional […]
Paddle: In Search of Turtles
Trip Length: 3 – 4 miles Level: Beginner (6+yrs) Paddle upstream from Woods Pond and back enjoying the Housatonic River as we search for painted and other turtle species basking along the river’s edge and learn about these ancient reptiles that are struggling to maintain their populations. This paddle trip is suitable for families with […]
HVA Beginner’s Paddle: Glendale Dam, Stockbridge
Want to be prepared for other paddle trips – experience canoeing – gain confidence? This is your chance! Join us to learn how to safely enter and exit a canoe, learn the basic strokes and how to steer and paddle safely. Led by HVA volunteer, Charles Murray, an experienced canoeist and ACA certified instructor. Suitable […]
