Demonstrate your essential kayak touring skills in this ACA Level 2 assessment. Designed for paddlers ready to validate their flatwater and Class I knowledge, technique, and safety skills in a professional setting.
Glide across Lake Warner’s calm waters by canoe as you explore wetlands, lily‑pad channels, and wildlife‑rich coves. This gentle outing offers excellent opportunities to spot herons, songbirds, and other wetland birds up close.
Learn traditional Northeast Woodland bark‑basket making as you craft your own ash‑bark container, sewn with spruce root and finished with a red willow rim, guided by cultural educator Jennifer Lee.
Learn foundational kayaking skills on the calm waters of Lake Warner. This beginner session covers efficient strokes, boat control, safety basics, and confidence‑building practice in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Adult Learning in Nature, Rock Climbing & Caving, Team Building Ideas
Intro to Rock Climbing
Build confidence on real rock with this hands‑on introduction to outdoor climbing. Learn movement techniques, knots, belaying, and safety basics while enjoying a fun, supportive session on natural stone.
Through conservation efforts, nesting pairs of bald eagles are at record levels along this quiet stretch of the Connecticut River. Join us for an unforgettable birding adventure led by a senior naturalist and certified kayak guide, this guided trip offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and observe a diverse array of bird life in their natural habitat.
Travel around Mt. Toby on a geology‑focused road tour with Professor Richard Little, stopping for short hikes to explore formations shaped by Pangea, glaciers, and ancient Lake Hitchcock.
Explore the forests of Western Massachusetts on a guided mushroom‑hunting walk. Learn how to identify fungi, read habitat clues, and safely forage while discovering the hidden world beneath the forest canopy.
Wander among some of the tallest white pines and oldest hemlocks in Western Massachusetts on this guided walk through the historic William Cullen Bryant Homestead’s old‑growth forest.
Build a strong foundation in backcountry medical care with this 16‑hour SOLO Wilderness First Aid course. Learn assessment, injury management, environmental response, and essential survival skills in a hands‑on, two‑day training.
Paddle the lower Connecticut River at dusk to watch tree swallows gather in a breathtaking sunset murmurations near Goose Island. A guided, small‑group outing timed for peak late‑summer displays.
Spend the day visiting three stunning Western Massachusetts waterfalls—Glendale Falls, Chesterfield Gorge, and Chapel Falls—on a guided, gentle‑to‑moderate hiking and sightseeing adventure with transportation included.
Adult Learning in Nature, Arts & Culture, Farm to Table Dining
Wissatinnewag Indigenous History Walk and Heritage Garden Tour
Discover the rich Indigenous history of Wissatinnewag on a guided walk through this culturally significant landscape, concluding with a visit to the heritage gardens where traditional Native plant species are grown. The walk is guided by representatives of the Nolumbeka project.
