Join Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) for an early morning mist-netting demonstration during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This demonstration is an excellent opportunity for people to experience some of the biodiversity surveying methods used…
Join Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an evening owl prowl during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). Rene will lead participants on the edge of wooded areas to try and determine who-who-who might be out there…
Join BEAT for the Berkshire Green Drinks’ August gathering as we embrace the essence of Green Drinks International with a laid-back networking event at Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield. There won’t be a formal speaker or presentation—just an opportunity…
Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…
Take a leisurely tree identification walk with Chelsey Simmons from Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) in Springside Park, Pittsfield’s largest park and home to the Hebert Arboretum and an American Chestnut Preserve. Participants will learn key characteristics of common trees…
Free. For all ages and skill levels. Everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of majestic mountain landscapes! Meeting locations vary, call the Visitor Center (413) 499-4262 for details. Bring along your camera, tablet or cellphone.…
Free. For all ages and skill levels. Everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of majestic mountain landscapes! Meeting locations vary, call the Visitor Center (413) 499-4262 for details. Bring along your camera, tablet or cellphone.…
Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for the exciting return of Bluegrass at the Lake! This lively community gathering will once again feature the bluegrass trio of Kate Roblin on fiddle, Sam Clement on guitar, and Dave Lawlor on mandolin. The…
Have you ever held a tiny turtle or gazed into the eyes of a charming milk snake? No? Fear not! Tom Tyning is headed back to Lake Mansfield this summer so that families can get up close and personal with…