The first litter of seven piglets arrived at Hancock Shaker Village, a sign that spring is on the way.

The piglets will be part of The Village's popular spring exhibit Baby Animals, which opens on April 15 and runs through May 7.

Photojournalist

Ben Garver has been photographing the Berkshire hills and people for The Eagle since 1994. In his spare time, Garver enjoys hiking and biking with his Australian cattle dog, Cheyenne.