Join BBO on Mother's Day for our Workshop Experience Weekend at Taconic Ridge Farm.
Learn all about birds of the Northeast and how to identify many of the amazing birds that inhabit the forests, fields and ponds around us. Join Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory for an informed presentation followed by a walk on the grounds to gain a greater connection and appreciation for the natural world through the gateway of bird watching.
Cost: $25
When: Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11th 2025 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Where: Taconic Ridge Farm, Hillsdale, NY
Register: HERE
Join us for a special night--with drinks, bites, and nocturnal flights! Witness the sky dance of the inimitable American Woodcock. We will have a lightly catered social hour before the main act.
This is a fundraiser and donor appreciation event for BBO in collaboration with BNRC. Donations encouraged.
When: April 29th at 7 PM
Where: Thomas and Palmer Brook Reserve
Price: Donate what you can
Register: HERE
Ben leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington, in collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy.
When: Every Wednesday at 5:30 PM from April through May 2025
Where: Meet at the Berkshire Food Co-op
Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate migratory and resident birds on these community birds walks. Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Beginners are welcome!
Bird walks last about an hour. We cover ~1.5 miles of ground along the GB Riverfront Trail. The trail is flat, fine gravel, and handicap accessible.
Please register for this free program HERE.
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Week 1: Tuesday June 3, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Week 2: Monday, June 9, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m.
Week 3: Monday, June 16, at 8:30 a.m. and Friday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m.
There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and serenade us with song. This summer, Ben Nickley, director of Berkshire Bird Observatory, will lead bi-weekly bird walks at the Berkshire Botanical Gardens. During these leisurely walks through our leafy grounds, Ben will help you learn how to find and identify dozens of dazzling birds that summer in the Berkshires. Come commune with nature! Few other outdoor pursuits offer physical, intellectual, and spiritual benefits that come naturally with learning to notice, identify, and watch birds. Join us in our pursuit of connection with the natural world through the gateway of bird watching.
Ben presents The Birds of Laurel Hill as part of the Laurel Hill Association's 2025 annual meeting.
When: Saturday, January 25th at 2:00 PM
Where: Stockbridge Library
Learn about the Laurel Hill Associations properties and the birds they support. Discover new trails and meet new, nature-loving people in the cozy confines of the Stockbridge Library.
Where: Images Theater, Williamstown
When: Tuesday, April 1st 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us for an opening reception with food from Wild Oats Market at 6:00 PM in the lounge followed by a screening of EVERY LITTLE THING at 7:00 PM with a Q&A lead by special guest Ben Nickley from Berkshire Bird Observatory
BBO partners with Bon Dimanche in Great Barrington to offer this bird box workshop. Come create your very own beautiful--and functional--bird box. All materials provided--no woodworking experience necessary. Expert craftsman, Ben Barrett will provide guidance throughout. Come with a friend or your child--families welcome.
This will be fun for everyone! Do something different, experience a cool new space and build for nature in good company.
Not only will you get hands on experience and build your own box, you will also learn from BBO's director, Ben Nickley, about the different birds you can attract with it.
Cost: $75 per box. Proceeds will go to support BBO's Kestrel Nest Box Project. You're supporting a good cause!
We will have two choices for workshop dates/times:
When: Saturday, March 29 from 2 to 4 pm
OR Sunday, April 6th from 10 to 12 pm
Where: Bon Dimanche, 32 Railroad St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Register:
Ben leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington, in collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy.
When: Every Saturday at 10 AM from January 1st through March 31st 2025
Where: Meet at the Berkshire Food Co-op
Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our winter resident birds on these community birds walks. Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Beginners are welcome!
Bird walks last about an hour. We cover ~1.5 miles of ground along the GB Riverfront Trail. The trail is flat, fine gravel, and handicap accessible.
Please register for this free program HERE.
