This event celebrates the changing of the seasons and the bounty of our wooded environments, and features traditional wood-working demonstrations, hikes, music, apple butter and cider production, music, refreshments, childrens’ activities, hands-on activities, such as a cross-cut saw competition, and…
Protect Our Public Watershed Forests as Wildlands Now! Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3XoMOc8 The recent surge in interest and concern about Massachusetts forests focuses on their ability to mitigate the global climate and biodiversity crises. Incredibly, MA state agencies in charge of our…
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs invites you to join a public meeting to hear updates about and provide input on the Forests as Climate Solutions Initiative, a comprehensive effort to conserve and manage forest land in the…
Old-growth forests were once the predominant natural condition across New England and New York before European settlement; however, it is now one of the rarest. Though new old-growth forests cannot be created, there is an opportunity through both passive and…
Take a short hike exploring the forest for signs of animals preparing for winter. Learn what animals call our forest their home and how they prepare to survive the colder months. All ages are welcome. DATE: Saturday, December 17 TIME: 1 PM –…
Wednesday, August 17 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Explore Mount Greylock’s lofty sub-alpine forest zone with DCR Service Forester, Peter Grima, and Douglas Hutcheson of DCR Urban and Community Forestry. Discover the story behind the summit’s unique boreal ecology. Smell…
Wednesday(s), June 15 & 29 | Start time: 10 AM For ages teen and up. De-stress and get re-connect with nature! Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing– a guided slow, intentional woodland walk to find a…
Wednesday(s), June 15 & 29 | Start time: 10 AM For ages teen and up. De-stress and get re-connect with nature! Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing– a guided slow, intentional woodland walk to find a…
Saturday, March 26th @ 1:oo — 3:00 p.m. Join Sandy Wilson on this easy to moderate Family Forest Walk suitable for families with children able to walk one to three miles on an easy to moderate trail. This outdoor program…
Wednesday, March 9th @ 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. De-stress and re-connect with nature! A guided, slow, intentional woodland walk to find a meditative spot. Then relax into a conscious, mindful state. Meet at the Mount Greylock Visitor Center. No…