Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary

About

Set amidst more than 1,000 lush acres in the Berkshires, Pleasant Valley’s varied trails wind through forests, meadows, wetlands, and along the slopes of Lenox Mountain, making this site an excellent location for easy-to-strenuous hiking. While exploring, there’s a good chance you will see evidence of the sanctuary’s most visible wildlife resident, the beaver, via dams, dens, or lodges.

Location: 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA 01240
Phone: 413-637-0320
Hours: Trails open every day, dawn to dusk; Visitor Center window open Monday–Friday, 9 am-4 pm & Saturday, 10 am-4 pm (no restrooms)

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Online & In-Person Programs

Girl examining a holly bush with her mother

Explore the great outdoors virtually or in-person with a small group! Browse programs >

Barn Addition campaign

Help Make Nature Accessible to All

Architect's rendering of Pleasant Valley barn addition

We've launched an ambitious campaign to improve & expand our historic barn. You can help >

Go Birding

Beautiful Birds

We have lots of great birding walks and outings for all experience levels! Go birding >

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Sanctuary News & Events

Summer interns completing a Bobolink survey at Canoe Meadows

Summer 2020 Intern Projects