ABOUT BERKSHIRE CREATIVE FIELD TRIPS
The Berkshire Creative Field Trip Initiative was established in 2010 to better connect educators and school administrators with the resources offered by Berkshire County's numerous cultural and educational organizations.
Natural History
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Berkshire Athenaeum
PROGRAM Content targeted to group requesting field trip. Library collections cover all school subjects. www.pittsfieldlibrary.org CONTACT Madeline Kelly, Supervisor, Reference Services, 413 499 9480 ext 202, mkelly@cwmars.org, 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, MA View Berkshire County Field Trip Initiative in a larger map FIELD TRIP PROGRAM RUNS: Year-round PROGRAM FULFILLS STATE CURRICULUM GUIDELINES: Partially MAXIMUM CAPACITY: [...] -
Berkshire Museum
PROGRAM www.berkshiremuseum.org Let our experienced team of Museum Educators introduce your students to a world of discovery. Drawing from fine art, history and natural science collections, as well as special exhibitions, the Berkshire Museum is dedicated to creating a meaningful educational experience for its young visitors. A full schedule of programs featuring inquiry-based discussions, objects [...] -
Hancock Shaker Village
PROGRAM www.hancockshakervillage.org Hancock Shaker Village offers fun and educational experiences that fulfill learning standards for pre-k through high school. We offer pre-visit planning assistance and curriculum based tour outlines for teachers. Either self-guided or guided tours are available. Specific themes include history, local industry, music, art, natural history, and agriculture. Although our springtime Baby Animals [...] -
Mass Audubon
PROGRAM www.massaudubon.org Mass Audobon field trips are generally 1.5 hours in length and are guided natural history walks. Mass Audobon conducts the programs on the grounds of the 1,400 acre Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. The sanctuary has seven miles of well-marked foot trails that traverse woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. Most field trips are [...] -
North Adams Historical Society
PROGRAM www.northadamshistory.org The North Adams Historical Society has 25 permanent exhibits (farming, education, immigration, industry, military, politics, railroads…) and a temporary gallery devoted to the history of the Northern Berkshires and the flora and fauna in the region. The connection between water power (mountains and rivers) and the development of industry is highlighted. Docents guide [...] -
Project Native
PROGRAM www.projectnative.org Experiential education workshops and service learning projects for individuals of all ages and abilities. Powerpoint presentations on native plants, invasive species, etc. Farm, nursery and seed bank tours. CONTACT Karen Lyness LeBlanc, Sales & Marketing, 413 274 3433, projectnative@verizon.net, 342 North Plain Road, Housatonic, MA 01236
