Or are they headed to Canada since Canadian Thanksgiving has already come and gone? Why, indeed, are we seeing gaggles of gobblers right now?
Tag: Outdoors
Town of Becket Annual Town Report Calendar Year 2025 Cover Photo Contest
Submission Deadline:January 31, 2026 Calling all photographers—of every age and skill level! Join us in celebrating Becket’s natural beauty by submitting your favorite outdoor photo for a chance to be featured on the cover of the 2025 Annual Town Report. Contest Guidelines:
Family Fun Festival
Saturday, September 27, 2025Photos by Art Alpert
There is Gold Everywhere
Whereas spring-blooming forsythia and daffodils are carefully planted and tended by homeowners, the end-of-summer goldenrod establishes itself without human help. Goldenrod needs no compost, fertilizer, or watering to maintain its stunning display. Just when
Dog Owners, Forest Animals: Beware the Quill
black bears are frequently sighted, but unless they are new moms with cubs in tow, they will skedaddle when they
New and Improved Berkshires Outside Guide: Check It Out
and-improved tool to help them find and navigate recreational sites using the latest version of berkshiresoutside.org. Just scan the QR code provided here and you can choose from an array of outings sorted by 15 categories, including hiking, swimming, snowmobiling, off-road
Community Day 2025: The Hardy and the Brave
Hardy souls turned out for Community Day on March 8th. Thank you Canterbury Farm for hosting us, as well as to our local businesses for participating, and the Neon Newt for the lovely cookies. Photos courtesy of Art Alpert.
Keystone Arch Bridges Trail
my husband and I, along with our sweet dog Desi, took a hike at the historic Keystone Arch Bridges Trail (KAB trail) located in the Massachusetts Walnut Hill Wildlife Management Area along the Westfield River. The parking area is accessed from Herbert Cross Road, off