MassWildlife to Host Migratory Bird Walk at Stafford Hill WMA

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — MassWildlife will host a guided migratory bird walk at Stafford Hill Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Cheshire Saturday, June 7, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The event is a one-mile guided walk led by MassWildlife experts. Participants will learn about birds and their habitat requirements for courtship, nesting, and raising their young.

Stafford Hill WMA features open shrublands, grasslands, forests, and wetlands, supporting a diversity of wildlife.

The area is actively managed by MassWildlife to enhance habitats, including the management of old apple trees for fruit production, annual mowing of fields for grassland habitat and upland bird cover, and periodic cuts in wooded areas to maintain various forest ages. This site is noted for birding and supports bird species that require young, regenerating forests, as well as uncommon plants and invertebrates.

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Cheshire Cruz Nite Returns Aug. 8

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
04:59AM / Tuesday, August 04, 2026

CHESHIRE, Mass.— After nearly being sidelined by rising costs, the community-loved Cruise Night returns Aug. 8 at the Cheshire Community House.

For 35 years, the event has brought the community together for a daylong event, featuring a rock wall, bounce house, games, a car show, raffles, food trucks, performers, and more.

"It is important for us to keep it going on a yearly basis as the public enjoys it and comes out and supports it," said Timothy Garner, interim Police Chief and Cruise Night coordinator.

"Families plan gatherings around this event and see people they haven’t seen in awhile and just show up and have fun and converse and catch up with each other."

The event's rain date is Aug. 9.

Unlike in years past, the fire department will not be cooking this year. Instead, attendees can choose from a variety of food trucks, including M&J's, Good Dogs, Pizzapocolypse, Markis French Fries & Fried Dough, Two Sisters, Berkshire Blends, Krispy Cones and more.

There will also be a performance by the band Shut Up and Dance from 7 to 9 p.m.

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