Bascom Lodge

5:30 - 6:30pm. FREE and Open to the PUBLIC

Join Kevin Collins, winemaker at Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield, MA, for an illuminating journey through the intricate process of winemaking. This engaging talk will explore each stage of the winemaking process from harvest to bottle. Concluding the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to taste a selection of Black Birch wines, crafted with passion and expertise. Whether you are new to wine or an enthusiast, this tasting will deepen your appreciation for the nuances that make each wine sp

The Berkshires have long attracted artists and writers, drawn to the mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes of Western Massachusetts. Herman Melville first came here as a young boy but was so inspired by the surroundings that he returned to live here for thirteen years during one of the most productive writing periods of his life. He finished his masterpiece, Moby-Dick, in his first year, seated in his study with a view of Mount Greylock. "His first love," is the way his cousin described his rela

5:30 - 6:30pm. FREE and Open to the PUBLIC

5:30-6:30pm. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

Join Mike Whalen of the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the fascinating story of notable artists and writers who have shaped the enduring public image of Mount Greylock through their creative work and inspiration. Herman Melville, Henry David Thoreau, J. K. Rowling, Thomas Cole and Walter Pasko are a few of the many artistic figures that left an indelible mark on the character of the "Great Hoosac" mountain. Audience members are encouraged to share their own literary and artistic i

5:30-6:30pm. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

5:30-6:30pm. FREE and OPEN to the Public

Join us for a presentation in the lodge and a walk around the summit with Aimee Galinas exploring the ecology of the summit of Mount Greylock 5:00-6:45pm. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC

Join Ranger Mike and Peter Dudek for a tour of the summit, ending with a visit to Bascom Lodge 1-3pm. FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC