Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Returns in October

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — For the sixth year, thousands of carved pumpkins and "gently spooky" attractions await visitors at a variety of Trustees of Reservations properties this fall including the Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show.
 
The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from Oct. 1-31.
 
Each show includes thousands of carved pumpkins, mums, light displays, and themed decorated areas all set among the grounds of the two historic properties. Both shows will have new elements this year, including interactive displays. The pumpkin shows are family-friendly events geared toward all ages.
 
New this year are two additional daytime timeslots on Saturdays and Sundays,12–2 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. at Naumkeag. The new daytime options let visitors enjoy the show at their own pace. Guests selecting the noon or 2 p.m. timeslots may stay for up to two hours. Plan to arrive within 15 minutes of the ticketed time. 
 
The daytime tickets cannot be extended into evening hours, which begin at 4 p.m.
 
Timed-entry tickets are required for each show. Tickets are not sold at the event venues and must be purchased in advance online at www.thetrustees.org/halloween.
 
For more information about Halloween events, including how to purchase tickets, visit www.thetrustees.org/halloween.
 
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New Universally Accessible Sheffield Trail To Be Highlighted on Guided Walk

SHEFFIELD, Mass. — The Sheffield Land Trust will hold its annual Fall Property Walk on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1 pm at its Ashley Falls Woods property off Rte 7A in Ashley Falls.  
 
The guided walk will highlight the completion of the first phase of upgrading a section of trail to be universally accessible.  Signage and other improvements will follow in subsequent phases.
 
Join guides Elia Delmolino and Neal Chamberlain to experience this new recreational opportunity.
 
Neal Chamberlain is the long-time Land Trust volunteer who guides the maintenance of the trails, and Elia DelMolino is from Greenagers, whose youth work crews have been busy this summer and fall in transforming 0.3 miles of the existing trail into an ADA-compliant accessible trail. The trail of compacted stone dust wanders through mowed meadows and forest, with a new bridge and boardwalk crossing the stream and wet areas.
 
The Land Trust thanked Greenagers, for making this trail accessible and the Berkshire Environmental Endowment, Eagle Fund, Fields Pond Foundation, and MassTrails for the grants that helped fund the work.
 
Before the walk, enjoy seasonal refreshments. Please wear good walking shoes and warm clothing.
 
This event is free, open to the public and family friendly.
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