
Hopkins Memorial Forest
Past Events
September 2018

Hopkins Memorial Forest Walk
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- General Announcements
Begin our day-long celebration of the Induction of Maud S. Mandel with an early morning hike in Hopkins Forest. Leading the hike will be Drew Jones, Hopkins Memorial Forest Manager, and Henry Art, Director, Center for Environmental Studies.
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Berkshire Bioblitz in Hopkins Forest
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- General Announcements
Berkshire County Bioblitz -- a 24-hour effort to find as many biological forms as possible in Hopkins Forest. Biological surveys with expert scientists and educational activities focusing on our region's amazing biodiversity.
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Animal Tracking in Hopkins Forest!
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- General Announcements
Join Naturalist Dan Yacobelis on January 13th in an outing to find animal tracks and sign in Hopkins Forest. Two options: 10:00-12:30 or 1:00-4:00. Free but space is limited: contact dlewis@williams, 597-2346 to reserve a space.
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Amphibian Foray in Hopkins Forest
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- General Announcements
Join Naturalist Tom Tyning in an outing to discover some of the dozen species of frogs, newts and salamanders that live in our bershire woods and wetlands. Identify these critters and gain insights into their life-histories and behavior. Dress for cool, wet conditions. Shuttle from Paresky (Park St.) 10:00.
Find out more »March 2023

Hopkins Forest Maple Fest! 🍁 Saturday March 11th
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- On and Around Campus
Saturday March 11th, Hopkins Memorial Forest will be hosting Maple Fest! The event will take place from 10:00pm until 1:00pm. Rides are available from Paresky every 15 minutes.
Find out more »November 2023

Hopkins Forest closed during hunting season
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- General Announcements
Hopkins Forest is closed though December 9 for hunting season in Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Please respect the signage posted at the Forest: stay out of the woods to stay safe!
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Announcing FOREST FRIDAYS: Friday afternoon walks in Hopkins Forest–all welcome! Sign up below.
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Relaxed walks in Hopkins Forest! The Forest is 1 mile from campus, but it feels like an oasis from the bustle of school. Forest Fridays are a chance to get a ride to join a guided walk, explore the trails or relax outside.
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Guided 1-hour walks or free time to explore or relax in Hopkins Forest. This Week: Nature walk with Elise Leduc-Fleming, Hopkins Forest Manager. Van leaves Paresky steps on Park Street 4pm and returns to campus at 5:30pm.
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FOREST FRIDAYS: Sacred Seclusion Silent Walk with Sidra Mahmood, Muslim Chaplain
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Sacred Seclusion Silent Walk with Sidra Mahmood, Muslim Chaplain. All Welcome! Reserve your spot in the van!
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Unwind in the Woods! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm. This Week: Forest Bathing Walk (immersion in nature) with Scott Lewis, WOC Director Emeritus. Sign up online.
Find out more »October 2024

FOREST FRIDAYS: Hike in Hopkins Forest with Jay Racela, Bio Lab Supervisor & Lecturer
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Hike in Hopkins Forest with Jay Racela, Envi Lab Supervisor & Lecturer & learn about the weather stations and research in the Forest. All welcome! Reserve your spot in the van.
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HOPKINS FOREST FALL FESTIVAL!
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- On and Around Campus
HOPKINS FOREST FALL FESTIVAL: Celebrate fall with apples, cider pressing, pumpkins, cross cut sawing, demonstrations, kids' activities, music, hikes, etc. ALL WELCOME. Vans from Paresky; biking and walking are encouraged! Free Admission.
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Walk in Hopkins Forest with Sidra Mahmood, Muslim Chaplain: Sacred Seclusion: Silent Walk. You are welcome to join the walk or explore or relax in the Forest. All welcome!
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walk in Hopkins Forest: Join Sidra Mahmood, Muslim Chaplain
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Sacred Seclusion Walk with Muslim Chaplain Sidra Mahmood. All Welcome. Reserve your spot in the van here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1w-Uhk4AA8M_g2wNgdIwA6iW7x1xeZD5gl92HWCvpiRs/viewform?edit_requested=t
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FOREST FRIDAYS: Contemplative Prayer Walk with Bridget Power, Catholic Chaplain
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Contemplative Prayer Walk with Bridget Power, Catholic Chaplain. Join the guided walk in Hopkins Forest or relax in the Forest or explore on your own. Reserve your spot in the van. All welcome!
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FOREST FRIDAYS: TREES! With Prof of Biology and Envi Studies emeritus, Hank Art
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: TREES! With Prof of Biology and Envi Studies emeritus, Hank Art. All welcome! Reserve your spot in the van.
Find out more »January 2025

Wildlife Tracking Workshops at Hopkins Memorial Forest
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- Environment and Sustainability
Dan Yacobellis, a certified Level 3 Track & Sign facilitator, will lead two separate 3-hour wildlife tracking workshops at Hopkins Memorial Forest. Learn to identify, interpret, and understand tracks and signs left by our local wildlife.
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS!🌳 Hopkins Forest Guided Walk: 4-5:30pm. End your week with a refreshing woods walk w/ Brodie Leo '25 & Al Lake '25! Van leaves Paresky back steps 4pm, back at 5:30. Sign up for the van: https://forms.gle/Gj6tda6VkNN.
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm
FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Guided Walks in Hopkins Forest. End your week with a fun & relaxing walk in the Forest: "Listening to the Songs of the Trees" with Rabbi Seth Wax. All welcome! Van from Paresky back steps 4pm - 5:30pm.
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon BIRD Walk in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm
FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon BIRD Walk in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30pm."Listening is for the Birds" with Heather Williams, Professor of Biology. All welcome to join this guided bird walk in Hopkins Forest. Van leaves Paresky 4pm.
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FOREST FRIDAY: Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest
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- Environment and Sustainability
Forest Fridays: Afternoon guided walks in Hopkins Forest. This week: Plants with Felicity Purzycki, Campus Landscape Ecology Coordinator & Elise Leduc-Fleming, Hopkins Memorial Forest Manager.
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WILDFLOWER WALK WITH PROF JOAN EDWARDS, HOPKINS FOREST
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST SATURDAY: Morning Wildflower Walk in Hopkins Forest with Joan Edwards, Samuel Fessenden Clarke Professor of Biology. All welcome; Reserve your spot in the van below.
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FOREST FRIDAYS! Afternoon Walks in Hopkins Forest 4-5:30 - TREES with Prof. Henry Art
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- On and Around Campus
FOREST FRIDAYS: Afternoon Walks in the Forest! TREES + PLANTS OF HOPKINS FOREST with Henry (Hank) Art, Rosenburg Professor of Environmental Studies and Biology, Emeritus
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