Each year Appalachian Trails volunteers gather to review the annual achievements and set up for success in the upcoming year. There are many ways to join in. If you want to learn more about volunteering for the A.T. this is the perfect way to begin.
Mass A.T. Committee event, hosted by the Great Barrington A.T. Community
Explore the fields and riparian forest and learn to see and read tracks and other signs of wildlife. What winter birds live here? Housatonic Flats provides important habitat to many Berkshire mammals and Birds. We will guide visitors on where to look and what to look for.
River Walk EARTH DAY WORKDAY: We need you - it takes a team of volunteers to keep the River Walk trail and greenway in tip top shape! Join the River Walk Team for this active spring day of trail work. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the trail and riverside habitat and the ongoing work to care for both.
Meet at the DuBois River Garden Park
at Church and River Streets, Great Barrington.
Join friends and neighbors for a fun day of community action: trash pick-up, beach area spruce-up, forest challenge.
Meet at the Beach, gloves recommended.
Bring tools: rakes, wheelbarrows, hand trowels …
And enthusiasm!
Come celebrate Great Barrington's connection with the Appalachian Trail. A.T. Partners (ATC, AMC, MA DRC and GBLC) will be providing a full day of great events and a potluck picnic for all. Volunteer, hike, and picnic with A.T. Maintainers and Hikers. All events are free and open to all. Pre-register at info@gbtrails.org. See volunteer, guided hikes, and picnic info. below.