Friends of the Charity Farm Lot

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Friends of the Charity Farm Lot An intergenerational group of people interested in a unique parcel of open space in Bernardston, Massachusetts.

There's a brand-new map that shows the latest addition, the Land of the Giants trail, along with other trails and featur...
08/22/2026

There's a brand-new map that shows the latest addition, the Land of the Giants trail, along with other trails and features of the Charity Farm Lot. This beautiful and informative piece was designed and produced by volunteer caretaker John Lepore. Smaller versions are available in the map box on the left side of the kiosk. Enjoy!

The forest dark and deep
08/04/2026

The forest dark and deep

Before and after.We walked the Talus and View trails the other day, removed a couple of deadfalls, and checked things ou...
03/22/2026

Before and after.

We walked the Talus and View trails the other day, removed a couple of deadfalls, and checked things out. As you can see, we were joined by a neighbor.

The trails are good shape for this time of year. We do ask that you use discretion around wet areas to help keep erosion to a minimum. Thanks!

This is a little weird. It seem like it was just the other day that we hung the colored tags to mark the trails. We even...
03/22/2026

This is a little weird. It seem like it was just the other day that we hung the colored tags to mark the trails. We even left space for the trees to grow when we put the screws in place. Nature does not stand still!

The Charity Farm lot shows active winter deer bedding, where body heat melts snow down to the ground, typical of areas w...
03/07/2026

The Charity Farm lot shows active winter deer bedding, where body heat melts snow down to the ground, typical of areas with good thermal cover. These spots are often on south/southwest slopes, providing warmth, with northern barriers (rocks/trees) offering wind protection and security.

Not much to see from the Vista View today!
03/07/2026

Not much to see from the Vista View today!

Coco taking in the view from the Vista View trail.
12/22/2025

Coco taking in the view from the Vista View trail.

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327 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA
01337

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(413) 824-1004 or (413) 512-0644

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