Programs
Connect with Nature at Graylag
Graylag offers programs in all seasons that can help you learn about and engage with the natural world.
Our expert naturalists will bring the flora and fauna of Graylag into focus as they share their knowledge of the rocks and wetlands, trees and insects, native flowers and birds.
Join us for one of our upcoming programs — and add your name to our mailing list to stay up to date on future programs and events.
The Graylag Artist Residency
Now accepting applications for summer/fall 2026!
This program is designed to foster the intersection of creativity and nature, offering artists from any field an environment where creativity can thrive in direct connection with the natural world. Open to writers, poets, musicians, visual artists, and more, we seek to cultivate a vibrant exchange of ideas between visiting artists and our local community.
Each artist will spend two weeks at Graylag, offering a public program, workshop, or artist talk during their stay.
Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, May 9, 9 am to 3 pmJoin us to help prepare Graylag's trails, gardens, and equipment for the season. Enjoy some food and good company too! Click here for more information and to sign up.
Stone Wall Building
Saturday, May 30, 8 AM until we get tiredLearn to build a traditional New England stone wall by helping Dan Schroth (aka Dan the Stone Man) rebuild the old sheep wall at our entrance.
Map and Compass Basics
June 5, 10 am to 3 pmAre you looking to improve your map and compass skills? Join UNH Cooperative Extension for an introduction to the basics about maps, compasses and how to use them together to navigate. We’ll spend a few hours indoors learning before heading outside to put our new skills to the test. Perfect for conservation commissioners, land trust volunteers, private landowners, and others interested in navigating off trail.
Yoga at Graylag
Tuesday mornings, 9:30 - 10:45Mary Ellen Shannon, certified yoga teacher and Reiki Master, as well as long-time friend and steward of the land here at Graylag, will be offering an all-levels Hatha flow yoga class on Tuesday mornings. Classes will include relaxation, meditation, asanas, and guided breathing. Come occasionally or come for all sessions. Class size is limited -- please call or email to reserve a space.
Camp Graylag History
Video AvailableWatch the video of the June 2023 program with the Pittsfield Historical Society, as the daughters of Graylag's founding families share their memories and stories of old camp days.
Video Series
OngoingCheck out our Video Exploration series! Here's where you can find recordings of our virtual programs and some fantastic field investigations too.
Have a skill you would like to share?
Contact us to host your educational workshop or program here at Graylag.
