The Berkshire Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club is starting up hikes and other events to get kids outdoors. Our first outing will be a short hike at Buffam Falls in Pelham on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The goal is to have at least one kid-friendly event every month of the year. Possibilities include scavenger hunts, building fairy houses, and letter boxing. There is no cost for the hikes and you don't have to be an AMC member. Anyone interested in attending family events or helping with the program can contact Nancy Weld (a Crocker Farm mom), Family Programs chair (info below).
The Sept. 27 to Buffam Falls event will be a short hike at a slow pace, with plenty of opportunity to throw rocks and sticks into the water and explore nature. We may get a snack, lunch or ice cream afterward. We’ll start at 10 a.m.
Our second event, on Oct. 12, will be a hike up Rattlesnake Knob which is a smaller peak just east of Mount Norwottuck, part of the Holyoke Range in Amherst. We will meet at 10 a.m. and may gather for lunch afterward.
Contact Leader Nancy Weld for more information (413) 256-8728 or at familyprograms@amcberkshire.org.
