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Explore the Berkshires AND BEYOND - FUN THINGS TO DO!

Spring Flower Walk: Taconic State Park

Cost: Included in admission/free to members

When: Saturday, June 1, 2019, 10am-1pm Where: Taconic State Park (Cedar Brook), Copake Falls, NY Cost: Free

Hear the bellows blow, smell the coal smoke, and watch hot iron worked by hammer and anvil as New England blacksmiths converge at Hancock Shaker Village. Talk with blacksmiths and see traditional and modern methods in use. www.hancockshakervillage.org

Join Claudia Knab-Vispo and Conrad Vispo from the Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program in welcoming spring during a walk in Taconic State Park (Cedar Brook), Copake Falls. Participation is free, but space is limited. Please register with Claudia Knab-Vispo at (518) 672-7994 to reserve your space and receive directions. www.hawthornevalley.org

Heirloom By Design Spring/Summer Festival When: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:30am-6pm Where: Greylock WORKS, 508 State Rd, North Adams, MA Cost: $5 entry, kids under 12 free Celebrate the Berkshires’ passion for authentic, handcrafted design and local food. Our spring/summer festival features our favorite Berkshire artisans and is complemented by a lineup of local food vendors, talented acoustic musicians and poets, kid-friendly activities, and a full day of delicious programming in the gWorks kitchen. Set in our light-filled weave shed, this unique marketplace brings together regional artisans, curators, chefs, and farmers to delight guests of all ages and interests. Peruse and procure quality local crafts and discover exciting new flavors. www.greylockworks.com

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Mt. Washington Church Fair 2019 When: Saturday, August 3, 2019 10am-3pm rain or shine Where: Church of Christ, East St and Cross Rd, Mt. Washington, MA Cost: Free and includes a ticket for door prize drawings Come see crafts and art by local artists. Enjoy yummy fresh food from the grill, an extensive salad bar, and treats from our homemade desserts table. Take home mountain-made jams, granolas, cookies, and more! Shop at Second Hand Rose Clothes and the White Elephant Tent. Have your family heirlooms appraised for only $5 by Lenox gallery antique expert Charles Flint at the Antiques Roadshow (until 1:30pm). Enjoy activities for kids and families including an art table, games, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and Silent Auction. Live music provided by local faves Sandy and Sandy! Everyone is invited . . . sorry, no pets.

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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 6pm Where: Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Rd, Stockbridge, MA Cost: Free

Age of Iron When: Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4, 2019, 10am-5pm Where: Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 West Housatonic St, Hancock, MA

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Join local beekeepers on the second Tuesday of each month at 6pm on the grounds of Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each month’s meeting will involve season-appropriate discussions and demonstrations using the BBG apiary, weather permitting. We will focus on sustainable beekeeping techniques: raising and sourcing bees locally, managing pests and diseases ecologically, and creating beneficial habitats for honeybees and native pollinators alike. All levels of experience are welcome. These meetings are free and registration is not required. Please see the kiosk in front of the Welcome Center for meeting location. www.berkshirebotanical.org

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www.OurBerkshireTimes.com | Spring / Summer 2019

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