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Crosslake swimming event to benefit Lake Mansfeild

Beyond the Bouys! Open Water Swim at Lake Mansfield!

GBLC Volunteers make a big difference at Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington

Hurray for LM Forest Volunteers!

Tree programs with Michael Wojtech offered by Great Barrington Land Conservancy

May Tree Workshop and Guided Trail Walk with Michael Wojtech

The failing Silver Maple at River Walk has been thoughtfully removed, trunk sections remain for wildlife and soil health.

River Walk says Goodbye to Silver Maple

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Tree programs with Michael Wojtech offered by Great Barrington Land Conservancy

May Tree Workshop and Guided Trail Walk with Michael Wojtech

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Volunteers needed to control and eliminate water chestnut at Lake Mansfeild

Volunteers Needed! Lake Mansfield Water Chestnut Control Team

Volunteers needed to control and eliminate water chestnut at Lake Mansfeild! Join Dale Abrams to help with the hand pulling of this invasive aquatic weed.

Saturday yoga at Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington in May and June

Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June

We invite you to join us on Saturdays at 9:00AM during May and June - Yoga is the perfect way to start a spring day! 

Thursday morning volunteer program at River Walk in Great Barrington

River Walk Community Volunteers

Community Volunteer Wednesday Workdays 2:00 -4:00 PM

join 2022 Lake Mansfeild Volunteer DAy at Beach Area

Lake Mansfield Volunteer Days - Beach Area

Guided Birding Walk with Greg Ward at Lake Mansfield

Guided Birding Walk at Lake Mansfield

Sunday May 22 7:30 AM - One hundred and thirty-one bird species have been recorded as seen at Lake Mansfield!

Tree programs with Michael Wojtech offered by Great Barrington Land Conservancy

May Tree Workshop and Guided Trail Walk with Michael Wojtech

May 22, afternoon workshop: Discover the wonder of trees! Michael Wojtech teaches us to look closely at the bark and other features that help us to distinguish each species. He will share his knowledge through a hands-on workshop and guided tree walk. (registration required for each)

Yoga on the beach in July at Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington

Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield

YOGA! There is no better way to start a spring and summer day!
See details for morning lakeside classes for June 25th - August 27th

Kids and thier adults are invited to join the Lake Mansfeild Nature Explorers Club in July

Lake Mansfield Nature Explorers Club

Lake Mansfield Nature Explorers Club invites young explorers and their adult explorers on a joyful mission of discovery and problem solving in the natural world. We will play active nature games, investigate nature science, and create with nature arts. Most of all, our adventures will feed our sense of wonder about the world.

Crosslake swimming event to benefit Lake Mansfeild

Beyond the Bouys! Open Water Swim at Lake Mansfield!

Abenaki Author and Story teller is coming to Lake Mansfeild for a kids program

Family Program: Listening to the Land with Joseph and James Bruchac

Families with school age children are invited to join us as we welcome performers, Joseph and James Bruchac for a special program of traditional Native American Songs, Tales, and music focused on the natural world.

Volunteers needed to inventory plants at Lake Mansfield in midsummer

Lake Mansfield Volunteer Team - Plant Inventory

We are looking for botanically-minded individuals with identification experience to assist with surveying plants along the Lake Mansfield Road shoreline.

Fall Tree program with Michael Wojtech offered by Great Barrington Land Conservancy

Fall Tree Exploration - The Growth of Trees: A Journey Through Time

A fun, in depth, hands-on workshop and guided Walk with freelance naturalist, writer, photographer, illustrator and educator, Michael Wojtech.  Registration required

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Recent Blog Posts

May 2 Hurray for LM Forest Volunteers!
Mar 30 River Walk says Goodbye to Silver Maple
Mar 8 GBLC Admin Arianna Collins Featured in Northern Woodland Spring 2022
Nov 29 View Recorded Community Meeting & Presention: Town's Dec. 6 Update on Lake Mansfield Improvement Plans
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GBLC - Newsletter - 2022

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Lake Mansfield - Newsletter - 2022

Lake Mansfield Newsletter 2022
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Run for the Hills 2017 - Oct 1 - logo

 

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Sep 3 - Sep 10 Housatonic Heritage Walks: Interpretive Stroll on the River Walk
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