A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Norfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy on foot, snowshoes or skis, so put on something warm and come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above.
Join members of Norfolk's Rails to Trails Committee in a walk along North Brook Trail. This trail is the first part of the committee's projected network that will eventually span Norfolk. Bring snowshoes if the current snow pack is still in place. Meet at the state DOT garage parking lot, 190 North Street.
There are always clues created by wildlife for us to decipher, telling a story of their habits and lives. Join wildlife tracker Andy Dobos for a walk in Great Mountain Forest and learn to observe and understand the signs animals leave behind. Limited number of participants. Ticketed; register here.
Native wildflowers are good for our environment. Their blossoms supply nectar for pollinators and the plants themselves are food for many beneficial insects. Jump start your pollinator pathway with free seeds! On Saturday and Sunday, the Norfolk Conservation Commission will be giving away seeds of meadow plants native to the Northeast, describing their benefits and […]
Join one of two workshops at Husky Meadows Farm and learn about shiitake mushroom log cultivation. All supplies are provided and participants can take home a newly inoculated log. Refreshments will include chaga mushroom tea and farm-made baked goods. Spots are limited. Register here for Saturday or here for Sunday. You may also email support@huskymeadowsfarm.com […]
The Norfolk Land Trust will host Tom Tyning, Professor of Environmental Science at Berkshire Community College, for an illustrated talk on "Butterflies: What Better Introduction to Coevolution with Flowering Plants?", preceded by its short annual meeting. Tom Tyning is an authority on New England natural history. Throughout the year he conducts various short and long-term […]
Norfolk has miles of trails all over town, most of them maintained year-round by the Norfolk Land Trust and Great Mountain Forest. They are open for the public to enjoy on foot, snowshoes or skis, so put on something warm and come on out! Trail maps are linked from the organization names above.
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special six-hour, hands-on workshop for fishing enthusiasts at any level of experience. Doug will demonstrate the art and science of tying different flies, discuss fishing and offer his tips on where to go for the best experience. Participants are welcome to drop in any time to learn […]
We're sorry, Great Mountain Forest says the weather isn't cooperating. There will not be enough sap collected for boiling for WIN weekend, so this event is cancelled. Great Mountain Forest's sugar house will be open to visitors, provided there is enough sap to boil. The Forest has a 70-year tradition of collecting and boiling sap, […]
Native wildflowers are good for our environment. Their blossoms supply nectar for pollinators and the plants themselves are food for many beneficial insects. Jump start your pollinator pathway with free seeds! On Saturday and Sunday, the Norfolk Conservation Commission will be giving away seeds of meadow plants native to the Northeast, describing their benefits and […]
Join one of two workshops at Husky Meadows Farm and learn about shiitake mushroom log cultivation. Participants can take home a newly inoculated log. All supplies are provided and participants can take home a newly inoculated log. Refreshments will include chaga mushroom tea and farm-made baked goods. Spots are limited. Register here for Saturday or […]