A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary: Winter (3 months)

Immerse yourself in a full year of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge, form a community with like-minded, curious adults, and receive the many benefits of spending time outdoors.

Throughout the winter, learn about wild canines and felines, winter survival adaptations, and more.

We will usually start inside with an introduction and then head out for our adventure in the field which will be at least 90 minutes outside. We'll travel mainly on trails and boardwalks, actively exploring and experiencing various habitats and sanctuary spots.

Winter 2026 Schedule*

*Subject to change in timing or topic, depending on what nature provides.

3 sessions, 2 hours each

Third Saturday of each month, January, February, and March, 2026.

Usual time will be 9:00am - 11:00am. There will be one evening session in March.

January 17, 9:00am-11:00am: Wild Canines and Felines

February 21, 9:00am-11:00am: Snow, Ice, and Winter Survival

March 21, 5:30-7:30pm: The Sky-Dancing Woodcock