WRL works to educate on environmental, community, and land use issues, and connect the community to the region’s natural heritage through natural and cultural history programs for all ages.
Join us for a leisurely birding experience at Sheep Hill with former Audubon chapter president and Williamstown local Tommy Richey. We will start at the farmhouse - looking for birds [...]
For information, contact Robin at rsears@rurallands.org (413) 458-2494
Leaders: Robin Sears & Dana Williams Spring ephemerals mark the beginning of the growing season in New England and their colors - from the purple-blues of Blue Cohosh to the [...]
Join Mary Hannah Parkman of the Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group and WRL naturalist Dana Williams for introduction to the Eastern Hemlock. We'll cover the importance of Eastern Hemlocks to the [...]
Help us restore our local ecosystems! Feeling helpless in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss? Roll up your sleeves and join our effort to restore the local landscape! [...]
Three Hills in Williamstown Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous Hike Leader: Dusty Griffin The route goes up and over three hills on either side of the Taconic Trail, affording great [...]
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and experienced outdoor guide and certified Tai Chi instructor, Mary Hannah Parkman, to experience nature in a new way. Participants will learn the art of mindful [...]
Transit to Trails Distance: 5.0 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous Hike Leader: Allen Pope Wouldn't it be nice to have a hike you don't necessarily have to drive to? This is just [...]
Solstice Evening Hike Down the Shepherd’s Well Trail Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate Hike Leader: Jeff Strait This hike is the leader’s favorite after-dinner hike in the summertime. The sun will [...]
**Spots are currently limited until we find our summer staff - please register for the waitlist if spots are full!** Come be a Sheep Hill Scientist this summer for Ages [...]
