| Natural History of the Berkshires The Berkshires -- a secluded paradise filled with rolling hills, scenic overlooks, mansions (referred to as "cottages" around here) reminiscent of an earlier era, and rich with a vibrant cultural life. Visit our wonderful region in person, or from the comfort of your armchair with one of these beautiful literary excursions.  |
Berkshire Flower Watch
by Clark, C.E.  Delicate pen and ink illustrations by Vera C. Argentini add dimension, beauty and aid in flower identification. Text by columnist to The Berkshire Record, C.E. Clark, illuminates local flora... Roadside Geology of Massachusetts by Skehan, James W.  Roadside Geology of Massachusetts explores the geologic history behind the rocks and landforms visible from the state's highways, including Mount Greylock. With this book as your guide, examine the eroded remnants of mountains shoved to towering heights by colliding continents 400 million years ago and learn how Ice Age glaciers formed many well-known historic features... |
Flora of Berkshire County Massachusetts
by Weatherbee, Pamela B.  A comprehensive guide to the flora of the Berkshires. Includes many colorful photographs... Learn more Written in Stone: A geologic history of the Northeastern United States by Raymo, Chet and Maureen E. Raymo  This book traces the geologic changes in the Northeast since North America perched on the equator and dinosaurs were young. Grand events unfold as continents collide, oceans disappear, mountain ranges rise and fall, and mass extinctions decimate entire species. The text explores, in great detail, the geologic origins of the Berkshire Hills... |
Wildflowers
and Waterfalls of Western New England and Eastern New York
by Pryzby, Phyllis  In this guide you will find information on where and when wildflowers are blooming in 24 locations in Western New England and Eastern new York, If you’re looking for waterfalls, this guide provides information on 20 waterfalls in the area. Learn more Berkshire
Forests Shade the Past by Drew, Bernard A  This new book is chock-full of stories you may not have heard about Western Massachusetts parks, state forests and public reservations you may have visited from Berkshire’s very own Bernie Drew. Learn more |