Clark Art Fourth Tuesday Foraging Walk Series

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute's popular series of foraging walks returns this April. 
 
On the fourth Tuesday of the month from April through September, naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins guides visitors across the Clark's 140-acre campus in a one-hour talk. Each walkabout begins on the Fernández Terrace by the Clark's Reflecting Pool.
 
During each foraging walk, Collins discusses characteristics for proper identification of flora and fungi, as well as meal and medicinal preparation. Trailside nibbling throughout the walkabout is encouraged. Collins is an environmental education professional with twenty years of experience in teaching, developing programs, and engaging with the community.
 
Foraging Walk Dates
  • April 23, 4 pm
  • May 28, 5:30 pm
  • June 25, 5:30 pm
  • July 23, 5:30 pm
  • August 27, 5:30 pm
  • September 24, 5:30 pm
All foraging walks are free. Advance registration required; capacity is limited. 
 
For more information, visit clarkart.edu/events.

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Williamstown Health Board Develops Nitrous Oxide Bylaw

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires Staff
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Board of Health on Monday moved closer to tightening regulations around the sale of nitrous oxide canisters.
 
The board held a public hearing on a draft ordinance that would limit sales only to "medical supply stores" and "kitchen supply stores" while prohibiting sales in other establishments with punishment through escalating fines and, ultimately, the report of a criminal offense.
 
The panel agreed to strengthen the draft submitted by Health Inspector Ruth Russell to strengthen the punishment for stores not authorized to sell the canisters at all.
 
Russell had proposed such businesses be fined $300 for a first offense, $500 for a second offense and $1,000 for a third offense before a referral for criminal charges.
 
 "I'd say in the second case, someone who is not one of our approved locations, you get one warning and then [criminal prosecution]," James Parkinson said.
 
Later, he amended that suggestion.
 
"Maybe two chances," Parkinson said. "But the third [offense], there should be something other than just a fine."
 
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