Description
The historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also learn some of the fascinating history of Pleasant Valley and the pond itself, including the story of the 2021 microburst that brought dramatic change to the area. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a loaner pair.
This program welcomes participants of all abilities and takes place in its entirety on Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. This trail is 0.4 miles out-and-back (0.8 miles total) with a 0-7% grade and surfaced with crushed stone. Benches and multi-use seating areas are available at regular intervals along the trail. An all-terrain Freedom Chair and Rollator are available to borrow at no cost; call the Pleasant Valley front desk to reserve, or request this equipment at the front desk on arrival.
Walk-ins are welcome! If you haven't pre-registered, sign up at the Pleasant Valley front desk when you arrive.
When
- Sat, Aug 02, 2025 Sessions from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Who
Adults & Families - 0 - 17
Cost
- Adult Members $10
- Adult Nonmembers $15
- Child Members $5
- Child Nonmembers $7
Where
Location: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
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Questions? Contact us:
- 413-637-0320 [email protected]
Instructors
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Nicaela Haig - Public Programs Specialist
Instructions
Meet in front of the red barn at Pleasant Valley on the side facing the wide gravel path. Your guide will begin welcoming participants at the meeting area 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
If you didn't pre-register or need to pick up a reserved Freedom Chair or Rollator, stop at the office first (the green building at the sanctuary entrance) on your way to the meeting area.
In the event that this program is cancelled due to thunderstorms or other dangerous weather, pre-registered participants will be notified by email.