Seeds, Nuts and Berries
Fall is a great time to take a closer look at all the ways plants ensure their next generation successfully develops and thrives. We will explore the inner workings of seeds, nuts, berries, drupes, and more as we review how…
Beaver Pond Storytime and Nature Walk
Join author Becky Cushing Gop to celebrate the launch of her picture book, What Goes on Inside a Beaver Pond? inspired by the beavers of Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Fun for all ages. In partnership with South Berkshire…
Canoe Meadows Community Garden Clean-Up
Mass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Fall Volunteer Days Help close the Community Gardens for the winter season, by removing water lines, plot markers, and plant materials. Meet at Community Garden entrance at approx. 350 Williams Street. Tools for the tasks…
Canoe Meadows Fall Volunteer Day
Mass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Fall Volunteer Days Help restore sections of the boardwalk along Sacred Way while also trimming vegetation and removing invasive plant species along the trail. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work…
Pleasant Valley Fall Volunteer Day
Mass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Fall Volunteer Days Help maintain Pleasant Valley's hiking trails and native wildflower gardens. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves, close-toed shows and water bottle/beverage/snacks. Inclement Weather Plan: Projects will…
Growing Solar, Protecting Nature
To chart a path towards building all the solar energy Massachusetts needs — without sacrificing the nature is has— Mass Audubon has teamed up with Harvard Forest to analyze Massachusetts’ pathways for future solar development in a new report: Growing…
Advocacy Grassroots Summit – Mass Audubon Climate Champions
Virtual meeting to begin planning to launch a series of home-rule petitions to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in communities across the state. Mass Audubon will give you the training you need to launch a campaign in your town…
Statewide Update and Action Meeting – Mass Audubon Climate Champions
Virtual meeting. Laura Kissel, founder of Save Arlington Wildlife, will share her insights about how her town passed a Home Rule Petition to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). Following will be a discussion of strategies for Home Rule campaigns…
Arcadia Folk Festival
Signature Sounds and Mass Audubon are excited to announce the 5th annual Arcadia Folk Festival presented by Danco Modern! This outdoor fall musical event brings the community together around music in the heart of the Valley to celebrate nature and…
Pleasant Valley’s Wild Thing Run/Walk
Join Mass Audubon, recreational runners, and outdoors lovers at the 8th annual Wild Thing 5k/10k Trail Race and 5k Walk at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This event is an important fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s extensive education programs and…