Junior Rangers Program at Mount Greylock

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LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Mount Greylock State Reservation announced the Junior Ranger program for children ages 8-12.

The program is free and is held at Mount Greylock State Reservation, Pittsfield State Forest, Clarksburg State Park, Natural Bridge State Park, Savoy Mountain State Forest, and Mohawk Trail State Forest, on specific Thursdays in July and August from 10:00am to noon.

Space is limited to fifteen participants. All participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Work toward earning a Junior Ranger Patch and Certificate by attending programs and completing the activities in the Junior Ranger Activity Guide. Each week, participants will explore different topics that promote outdoor recreation and appreciation of the natural world. Led by Park Interpreters, Junior Ranger activities may also include easy hikes that explore the water, geology, climate, plants, and animals at the respective parks.

Children must wear appropriate clothing for the weather. Sturdy walking shoes, water, a snack, sun screen and insect repellent are recommended. Parents, guardians and siblings are encouraged to participate.

Program sessions take place during a seven-week period where participants will meet at alternate parks that offer a unique theme and activity. Participants are required to attend a minimum of two programs (first and last) and complete the Junior Ranger Activity Guide to qualify for the Junior Ranger patch and certificate.

Session #1 on July 13th will be held at:

Pittsfield State Forest Ski Lodge

1041 Cascade St., Pittsfield, MA 01201

Phone: (413) 442-8992 - Please call for directions.

Robert.Rando@mass.gov

Session #2 on July 20th, and Session #7 on August 24th will be held at:

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center

30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA 01237

Phone: (413) 499-4262 - Please call for directions.

Michael.W.Whalen@mass.gov

Session #3 on July 27th, will be held at:

Savoy Mountain State Forest Nature Center

260 Central Shaft Road, Florida, MA 01247

Phone: (413) 663-8469 – Please call for directions.

Alicia.Cellana@mass.gov

Session #4 on August 3rd, will be held at:

Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center

McAuley Road, North Adams, MA 01247

Phone: (413) 663-6392 - Please call for directions.

Geeg.Wiles@mass.gov

Session #5 on August 10th, will be held at:

1199 Middle Road, Clarksburg, MA 01247

Clarksburg State Park Nature Center

Phone: (413) 664-8345 - Please call for directions.

Kristen.Maybe@mass.gov

Session #6 on August 17th, will be held at:

Mohawk Trail State Forest

P.O. Box 7, Route 2, Charlemont, MA 01339

Phone: (413) 339-5504 – Please call for directions.

Christian.Drake@mass.gov

Certificates and patches are awarded to those who attend at least two sessions, complete the Junior Ranger Activity Guide, and show outstanding participation. The Mount Greylock Visitor Center is located at 30 Rockwell Road, 1.5 miles from North Main Street and Route 7 in Lanesborough. Sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Registration forms are available at the Visitor Center in Lanesborough or call (413) 499-4262 for more information and session locations.

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Pittsfield Wants People to Know Where Free Public Wifi Is

By Brittany PolitoiBerkhshires Staff
04:46AM / Friday, September 18, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The city wants it to be clear where people can connect to free public wifi— which expands beyond downtown.

On Tuesday, the Parks Commission approved "Free Wifi" signage at The Common, Riverway Park, and Durant Park. Community members can access the internet without charge in these locations, as well as in downtown areas.

Two years ago, Pittsfield received a $99,972 Digital Equity Implementation Grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative. This allowed the city to take a comprehensive look at digital equity and determine where to focus attention.

"That was a lengthy process that we worked on, and there was a lot of public input. We did some surveying. We met with a lot of focus groups; [Berkshire Regional Planning Commission] was the group that spearheaded that for us, and one of the things that came up was the lack of accessible wifi," Director of Community Development Justine Dodds reported. "Particularly in the westside."

Throughout this process, residents also wanted to see connectivity at the nearby Westside Riverway Park.

In 2023, Pittsfield was selected to participate in the Municipal Digital Equity Planning Program launched by the state and MBI, focused on ensuring residents can use the internet to conduct day-to-day activities. A digital equity plan also qualifies Pittsfield for additional grant funding.

Around 16,000 city households qualified for the Federal Communications Commission's affordable internet program that ended in 2024.

Dodds said adding Wi-FI and signage to Durant and Riverway Parks is a small piece of the larger digital equity project. Signage is already downtown, and the city plans to hire the same designer for the expanded wayfinding so it is cohesive.

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