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SUMMARY:Fall Birding with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Join an Audubon naturalist to learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual\, beginner-friendly walk. This walk will focus on the basics of bird-finding and identification as well as observing the behavior of the birds we can see. We will pause and enjoy observing birds rather than focusing on maintaining an intensive list of every bird in the area. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a loaner pair from us. \n\nMeet outside near the visitor information booth in the main parking lot.\nTrail distance covered during the bird walk could vary significantly depending on how many birds we see. This program typically covers up to 1.2 miles on an unsurfaced trail.\nThe trail surface is largely flat with a few gentle inclines\, but can be uneven at points or contain tripping hazards such as exposed tree roots or rocks. The trail surface could be wet or muddy depending on recent weather.\n\nPre-registration is required through Mass Audubon’s website so we can maintain group sizes that are conducive to birdwatching. This program is in high demand\, so please sign up for no more than two dates at one time to ensure that many people can enjoy the experience. \nQuestions? Contact Mass Audubon: \n413-637-0320 \nberkshires@massaudubon.org \n \nPhoto by Eric Limon
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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of Edith
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a reflective journey through the woods\, meadows\, and grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate. Join Nancy\, an experienced trail guide\, as she leads us In the Footsteps of Edith. Each mindful walk will begin with reading a brief passage of Wharton’s writing—a poem\, letter\, or excerpt from a work of fiction—to enhance your connection to nature and frame an intention for the experience. At the conclusion of the journey\, participants are welcome to share reflections.  \nNancy Seguin is a lifelong volunteer and passionate explorer of nature\, history\, and cultural venues. An experienced Hiking Guide\, she enjoys creating fun and mindful learning experiences while bringing communities together in a scenic setting.   Nancy is a member of various local outdoor recreation and conservation organizations appreciating an active lifestyle of walking/hiking\, biking\, and qigong with others of shared interest.  Previously\, she was a Trail Steward for North County Land Trust and led group hikes for Berkshire Camino.  She’s hoping to meet you on the trails soon!  \n\nThis is a free program but capacity is limited! Reserve your space here: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nHelp support this and other free programs at The Mount by becoming a Member! Join today.\n\n– This 90-minute hike takes place rain-or-shine on the trails of The Mount and adjacent properties. Please plan accordingly! We recommend bringing water\, sunscreen\, a hat\, and insect repellent.\n– Terrain is comprised of level and gently sloping trail — perfect for beginning/intermediate hikers. Participants are advised to be mindful of roots and uneven ground. Closed toed shoes are recommended!\n– In the event of severe weather\, the hike may be postponed to the following Wednesday. Registrants will be notified by email by 9:00 am the day of the hike.\n– While The Mount is a dog-friendly property\, dogs are not permitted in this program.\n– Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\n \nThe Mount wishes to thank Mass Audubon for their ongoing collaboration with programing and land stewardship!
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SUMMARY:A Cultivated Friendship: A Staged Reading with playwrights John Dennis Anderson and Karen Vuranch
DESCRIPTION:In 1930s Paris\, American novelists Edith Wharton and Louis Bromfield were unlikely friends. She was 34 years his senior\, he was a Midwestern farmer\, and both were vocal about their conflicting political views. Even so\, the two expatriates formed an intimate bond that transcended differences. Both loved gardening\, travel\, writing\, and renovating historic homes—fodder for years of correspondence that playwrights John Dennis Anderson and Karen Vuranch have adapted into A Cultivated Friendship\, a play interweaving truth and fiction based on Wharton and Bromfield’s distinctive rapport.  \nRead A Friendship Made in Gardens on The Mount Blog about Edith Wharton and Louis Bromfield’s relationship in letters!\n\nJohn Dennis Anderson\, a native Texan living on Cape Cod\, is a performance studies scholar and Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Communication Studies at Emerson College\, where he taught for 27 years. He presents interactive solo performances as writers Henry James\, William Faulkner\, Washington Irving\, Robert Frost\, Ernest Hemingway\, and others as well as Louis Bromfield. His plays Isherwood\, A Cultivated Friendship\, and Beston have been given readings on the Truro Playwright Collective reading series. He is a member of the board of the Open University of Wellfleet and a trustee of the Helltown Players. \nKaren Vuranch has been a professional actor for over 30 years and has toured nationally and internationally with Coal Camp Memories\, a storytelling drama written from oral histories. Karen also recreates historical figures including author Pearl Buck\, labor organizer Mother Jones\, humanitarian Clara Barton\, Irish pirate Grace O’Malley\, chef Julia Child\, adventurer Gertrude Bell\, pop star Cass “Mama” Elliot\, pilot Jackie Cochran\, and movie star Mae West as well as Edith Wharton. Karen has produced a DVD of Coal Camp Memories and two storytelling CDs. Karen taught Theatre at Concord University in West Virginia for the past 20 years until recently retiring.  \n\nTICKETS:\n \n$10 – Mount Members\n$15 – General Admission\nFree for Students\n \nBook Here!\n\nInterested in becoming a Member? Join today. \n\n\nThis one-hour talk takes place in The Mount’s Stable Auditorium\, an indoor\, climate controlled venue adjacent to the parking lot. Limited accessible parking is available in front of the Stable.\nSeating for all programs at The Mount is first come\, first served. If you have seating preferences\, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.\nAccessible seating is available! Please phone us in advance to discuss arrangements: 413-551-5111; ext. #2\n\nQuestions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org \n\nWhat accessibility accommodations does The Mount offer? The Mount is a Massachusetts Cultural Council UP designated organization welcoming participants of all disabilities. Please contact us by phone: 413-551-5100 or by email: info@edithwharton.org to discuss accommodations needed to participate fully in this event. Golf carts will be available to shuttle those with mobility concerns between the parking lot and event venue. View The Mount’s Health and Safety Guidelines.
URL:https://edithwharton.org/event/a-cultivated-friendship-a-staged-reading-with-playwrights-john-dennis-anderson-and-karen-vuranch/
LOCATION:The Mount\, 2 Plunkett Street\, Lenox\, MA\, United States
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