Description
At an elevation of 1,800 feet, Hawley Bog feels more like the bogs of northern New England than western Massachusetts. This pristine peatland comes alive in summer with orchids (including blooming, grass pink, and fringed), all three of Massachusetts's native insectivorous plants, and a rich community of heath family species that thrive in its cold, acidic conditions.
Your naturalist guides will lead you through the ecology of bog habitats and share what we all can do to help preserve these imperiled landscapes. Explore this unique habitat via boardwalk, which allows up close observation of the bog while protecting this fragile ecosystem.
When
- Sun, Jul 12, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who
Adults
Cost
- Adult Members $20
- Adult Nonmembers $25
Where
Location: Hawley Bog, Hawley
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Questions? Contact us:
- 413-584-3009 [email protected]
Instructors
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Nan Childs - Naturalist/Educator
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Patti Steinman - Education Coordinator, Arcadia
Instructions
From Greenfield or Route 91, take Route 2 West past Shelburne Falls (approximately 15 miles). Take a left onto Route 8A South and go over the bridge. Take a left onto Hawley Road, then an immediate right onto East Hawley Road. Drive uphill for approximately 4 miles until you reach the bog entrance trail on your right, roughly across from Forget Road and a red house.
Please wear sturdy shoes. Restrooms are not available on site. This is a short walk that takes place on a narrow boardwalk.