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Laurel Hill Association is the oldest community preservation society in the United States. It was cre

08/31/2026

🦉 A Memorable Moment at Laurel Hill Day

On Saturday, August 29, Tom Ricardi of Rescued Raptors, joined by Ben Nickley of the Berkshire Bird Observatory, captured the full attention of everyone gathered for the first portion of Laurel Hill Day with a fascinating presentation featuring Tom’s rescued birds of prey.

The highlight came when Tom released a Barred Owl that he had carefully rehabilitated over the course of 18 months. Fully recovered and ready to return to the wild, the owl took flight into the wooded glen of Laurel Hill—a beautiful and fitting habitat for the next chapter of its life.

It was a remarkable moment and one that those fortunate enough to witness it won’t soon forget.

08/25/2026

🌿 LAUREL HILL DAY IS JUST 4 DAYS AWAY! 🌿
Join us Saturday, August 29 at 2:00 PM at the Laurel Hill Rostrum in Stockbridge for an afternoon celebrating community, conservation, music, and 173 years of the Laurel Hill Association.

This year’s program includes:
🌱 Will Conklin, Executive Director of Greenagers, on youth, conservation, and community stewardship
🦅 Tom Ricardi and his popular Rescued Raptors program — an up-close encounter with magnificent birds of prey
🐦 Ben Nickley, Director of the Berkshire Bird Observatory, sharing insights into our region’s bird populations and conservation efforts
🎺 Alan Dean and Berkshire Brass, performing period brass music from the mid-19th century
🎶 Stockbridge Festival Chorus, directed by Tracy Wilson
🥤 Complimentary refreshments and an afternoon for the whole family
🚗 PARKING & ACCESS

Please note that the Town Offices parking lot will be closed due to repairs to the cupola. Attendees are asked to park along Main Street.

For those who would like assistance getting up the hill, cart rides to the event will be available from the driveway on the tennis/pickleball court side of Town Hall.

We look forward to seeing you on Laurel Hill!

08/17/2026

🦅 RAPTORS, BIRD CONSERVATION & FAMILY FUN AT LAUREL HILL DAY!

Bring the whole family to Laurel Hill Day for an exciting Family Hour celebrating the remarkable birds that share our Berkshire landscape!
Saturday, August 29 | 2:00 PM 
Laurel Hill Rostrum, Stockbridge 
Free & open to all ages

Meet magnificent birds of prey up close as renowned wildlife rehabilitator and educator Tom Ricardi presents his popular Rescued Raptors program. Learn about these powerful birds, hear their rescue stories, and discover what makes eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls such extraordinary hunters and survivors.
Then take a closer look at the wild birds of the Berkshires with Ben Nickley, Director of the Berkshire Bird Observatory. Ben will share fascinating insights into our region's bird populations, their habitats, and the conservation work helping protect them.

Perfect for curious kids and families. Fascinating for birders and nature lovers. And a rare opportunity to experience birds of prey up close!

Come celebrate nature, conservation, and 173 years of Laurel Hill Day in Stockbridge.

08/12/2026

AUGUST 29TH, 2PM
🎺🎶 THE MUSICAL PROGRAM FOR LAUREL HILL DAY! 🎶🎺

Music will be an important part of this year’s Laurel Hill Day, with performances that connect Stockbridge’s past and present.

🎺 Allan Dean and Berkshire Brass will transport us back to the mid nineteenth century with period brass music, recreating the sounds that would have been familiar when the Laurel Hill Association was founded in 1853. Their program will include selections from the American Brass Band Journal—a fitting soundtrack for this historic Stockbridge tradition.

🎶 The Stockbridge Festival Chorus, led by conductor Tracy Wilson, will add another dimension to the afternoon with an inspiring choral performance. Bringing together singers of all ages, the ensemble celebrates the joy of community through a repertoire spanning classical and contemporary music.

Come spend the afternoon with us and experience the music, history, and community spirit of Laurel Hill Day!

Free and open to the public of ALL ages.

08/08/2026

🌿 Meet Our Laurel Hill Day Featured Speaker: Will Conklin. August 29, 2PM

Deeply rooted in the Berkshires, Will Conklin has spent his career connecting community, conservation, and the next generation of local stewards.

A South County native and fourth generation steward of Sky View Farm in Sheffield, Will brings a unique combination of hands on experience in arboriculture, carpentry, farming, forestry, and community service to his work.

As the founding Executive Director of Greenagers, Will has helped build one of the Berkshires' leading youth employment and environmental education organizations, giving young people opportunities to develop practical skills while contributing to the communities and landscapes they call home.

At Laurel Hill Day, Will will explore the role of youth in village improvement and community resilience, drawing on personal experience, Berkshire history, and the changing nature of civic engagement.

🌳 Join us for an inspiring conversation about stewardship, community, and the important role the next generation will play in shaping the Berkshires' future.

Free and open to the public.

07/27/2026

🦅 Family Fun Meets Nature's Classroom!
Celebrate 173 years of Laurel Hill Day on Saturday, August 29 at 2:00 PM in beautiful Laurel Hill Park, just above Stockbridge Town Hall.
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon with renowned wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi and his popular Rescued Raptors program. Meet magnificent birds of prey up close and discover how eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls hunt, nest, and survive—and what they reveal about the health of our local environment.
Which feathered ambassadors will Tom bring this year? Come see for yourself!
Enjoy this FREE community celebration featuring live music, inspiring speakers, complimentary refreshments, and activities for all ages.

07/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE
Join us Saturday August 29 at 2PM for
LAUREL HILL DAY
AT Laurel Hill Park Rostrum, Stockbridge MA

Entertainment for the Entire Family
Featuring:
Rescued Raptors expert Tom Ricardi w Ben Nickley
Alan Dean, brass ensemble
Guest Speaker:
Will Conklin, Executive Director of Greenagers

Complimentary refreshments afterwards

07/19/2026

https://iceglen.org to register
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Celebrating Bob Leverett — Saving Ice Glen

07/10/2026

Too many downed logs on Park Street? We call our trustee Gary Johnston and crew to help us out!

06/23/2026

A wonderful turnout for author Kirin Joya Makker’s presentation and book signing on Saturday, June 20, celebrating Improving the Village. Representing the Laurel Hill Association were Executive Board members President Hilary Deely, Vice President Robert Sedgwick, and Secretary Lee Bolman, along with Trustee Jacqueline Harris. Also joining the event were former trustees and longtime friends of Laurel Hill, Phil Deely and Pat Flinn, pictured here with her historical storyboards.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this special afternoon a success while celebrating Stockbridge’s rich history and the enduring legacy of the Laurel Hill Association.

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Stockbridge, MA
01262

Website

http://laurelhillassociation.org/

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