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.
The Norfolk Conservation Commission is holding a raffle to raise money for planting native species in town. Winner gets six hours of work by two experts from the commission removing invasive plants from their property. The commission is also offering a special Winter WIN discount on the 159-page second edition of of the town Natural […]
Learn how to create and grow your own mushroom logs at this free workshop. Participate in a hands-on learning experience with shiitake, lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms. Learn about the different strains, species and varieties of cultivated gourmet mushrooms from Husky Meadows Farm's resident mushroom enthusiast and farmer, Rana Justice. We’ll discuss how to select […]
Leila Philip, author of Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America, will speak at the Norfolk Land Trust's annual meeting. The presentation focuses on non-lethal coexistence strategies with beavers, with a Q&A session and a book signing to follow. Everyone is welcome to attend the brief meeting prior to the talk.
We're sorry, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate this year. There weren't any warm days to make the sap rise, 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, making maple syrup […]
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.
Great Mountain Forest is holding an Introduction to Winter Wildlife Tracking walk for people who want to learn what animals have left those footprints in the snow. Naturalist Andy Dobos will lead the walk. Meet at the forestry office, 201 Windrow Road. Space for this walk is limited and there is a fee, to be […]
The Norfolk Conservation Commission is holding a raffle to raise money for planting native species in town. Winner gets six hours of work by two experts from the commission removing invasive plants from their property. The commission is also offering a special Winter WIN discount on the 159-page second edition of of the town Natural […]
Expert fly fisherman Doug McDevitt is holding a special five-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, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate this year. There weren't any warm days to make the sap rise, 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, making maple syrup […]
See a solar eclipse through a special telescope without damaging your eyes. Sponsored by Aton Forest.
Emma Sisk, an avid birder, local teen and volunteer for the Sharon Audubon, will lead "Birding is fun for everyone," a bird walk and talk at the Barbour Woods. Meet at 10:00 a.m. sharp at the Lovers Lane entrance. This will be a family friendly event sponsored by the Norfolk Land Trust. To download a […]
Meditation coach Miranda Lee will lead an outdoor class to start off Sunday before most of the other activities begin. Meet at the southern end of the Village Green; an indoor place will be announced in case of rain.
When the owners, both garden designers, acquired the house and garden next door, they decided to use the intervening woodland to link the two. Large shrubs and a lawn form a transition from the mature garden surrounding their original house into the woods beyond, where an artful network of pathways and shade plantings leads to […]
Dan Watkins of Beeworks will be presenting an illustrated talk about bee keeping, complete with a Q & A session and a trip to the Husky Meadows Farm beehives. Free, but please RSVP here.
Behind the border of flowering shrubs and trees that lines the roadside, lies an Arts and Crafts-style house and garden built in 1908. With a few liberties, the owners have recreated the original garden designed by Marian Coffin, restoring the small, formal parterre extending south from the house and executing the large double border below […]
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 […]