Junior Rangers Program at Mount Greylock

12:37PM / Friday, June 30, 2023Print Story | Email Story

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.

Tags: Mount Greylock,

iBerkshires.com Text Ads

Save & Earn with Greylock

3.30% APY 6-month certificate. Click to learn more! Insured by NCUA.

www.greylock.org

rk MILES Blding Materials

Are You Ready to Update Your Home? Start With rk MILES. 4 Locations (800)670-7433

www.rkmiles.com

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Pittsfield Council Revisiting DEI Office Restructure

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
04:11PM / Tuesday, October 13, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The conversation about the DEI office renaming that was halted by a charter objection will resume on Tuesday.

The City Council will discuss a request from Mayor Peter Marchetti to restructure the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

It proposes to rename the DEI office to the Office of Equity, Access, and Opportunity and merge the Human Rights Commission and Affirmative Action Committee into an Equity, Access and Opportunity Commission.

The Ordinance and Rules Subcommittee supported the changes in August, and in September, Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham delayed the vote with a charter objection.

Pittsfield's City Code prohibits charter states that "if a single member present objects to the taking of the vote, the vote shall be postponed until the next meeting of the city council." It also stipulates that at least four members must object if it is an emergency measure.

Cunningham also submitted a petition, which was referred to O&R under Rule 27, to replace the DEI Office and the Human Rights Commission with an equity, access, and opportunity coordinator in the Department of Community Development, with formal complaints and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action functions assigned to Human Resources.

At the last meeting, he spent more than an hour querying the mayor and chief diversity officer about functions and effectiveness of the department, wanting more quantitative data. Cunningham proposed an ordinance that he says keeps Pittsfield's commitment to equity, access, and opportunity, "refocuses it on measurable results for our residents, and delivers it at a fraction of the current cost."

Under this petition, the equity, access, and opportunity coordinator would be a $60,000 to $80,000 per year position.

The DEI Office's fiscal year 2027 budget was about $200,000 after cuts during budget season; $106,700 for the chief diversity officer and $58,000 for the administrative assistant. The coordinator would be appointed by the director of community development and the mayor.

View Full Story