Community Events
Film Screening: “Chasing Coral”
The Little Cinema at Berkshire Museum 39 South St., Pittsfield, MASaturday, April 23 @ 2:00 — 4:00 PM Shot with images from more than 30 countries, Chasing Coral is an ocean adventure film. The film team crisscrossed the globe and engaged diverse specialists to capture visual proof of what is…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationSundays, 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM (Ongoing through April) Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails at Mount Greylock State Reservation. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program…
Hope For Some Herps: The Twisting Saga Of Conservation For Un-Loved Species
Zoom/In-PersonSunday, April 24 from Noon to 5:00 PM Tom Tyning will be speaking at Ware River Nature Club's annual meeting on Saturday, April 24th at 2:15 PM. You can attend the presentation in person or by Zoom. (Contact warerivernatureclub@yahoo.com for Zoom…
Pittsfield Arbor Day Celebration
Kellogg Park Pittsfield, MA, United StatesFriday, April 29 @ Noon The Pittsfield Department of Community Development Parks and Recreation Program will be hosting a community Arbor Day celebration at the new Kellogg Park on the corner of Lincoln and Wellington Streets. Join us as we…
Log Lunch – Climate Change & Greenland: Environmental Impacts of the Cold War
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesFriday, April 29 from Noon to 1:00 PM Join Williams College for Lunch at The Log for their weekly "Log Lunch" where Paul Bierman, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Vermont, will speak. All are invited to Log…
LEARN! Vernal Pools: Short Life, Big Impact
OnlineFriday, April 29 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Join this BNRC-hosted online event to learn more about this ecological resource, the life they support, and what protects them today. Local experts Tom Tyning, Professor of Environmental Science at Berkshire Community…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationSundays, 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM (Ongoing through April) Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails at Mount Greylock State Reservation. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program…
Talk on the Hill: “Low Density Development in Williamstown”
Online/ZoomThursday, May 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Join Williamstown Rural Lands for their May Talk on the Hill presented by Williams College students Annika Harrington and Regina Fink. The talk, entitled Low Density Development in Williamstown, will be a…
Log Lunch: “What is Environmental Studies For?”
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesFriday, May 6 from Noon to 1:00 PM Join the last Log Lunch of the year "What is Environmental Studies For?" Nick Howe, Director of the Center for Environmental Studies, will be speaking. Log Lunch is every Friday at noon; veggie…
Guided Hike: The Brief but Wondrous Life of Early Spring Wildflowers
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAFriday, May 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM → Click here to learn more and to RSVP Wednesday, May 11 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM → Click here to learn more and to RSVP Early spring wildflowers race to bloom…
Sheep to Shawl
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MASaturday, May 7th from 11 AM to 3 PM Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL), a non-profit, member-supported land conservation trust, invites members of the community to the return of its beloved Sheep to Shawl event! Located at WRL’s Sheep Hill headquarters,…
Guided Hike: The Brief but Wondrous Life of Early Spring Wildflowers
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAFriday, May 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM → Click here to learn more and to RSVP Wednesday, May 11 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM → Click here to learn more and to RSVP Early spring wildflowers race to bloom…
Presentations with Athol Bird & Nature Club President Dave Small
Athol Public LibraryJoin Athol Bird and Nature Club for this series of presentations on our local wildlife and tips on attracting them to our yards. ABNC president Dave Small will be speaking for this series at the Athol Public Library located at…
Williamstown Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM Location: lower Spring Street parking lot in Williamstown This year, the market will feature favorite returning vendors and a variety of new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.…
Community Paper Shredding Event & Zero Waste Day
Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Town of Adams, Department of Public Works (DPW) yard, 92 N Summer St. Join Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District (NBSWMD), PROSHRED Security, and Helpsy to shred and recycle your…
Williamstown Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM Location: lower Spring Street parking lot in Williamstown This year, the market will feature favorite returning vendors and a variety of new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.…
Celebrate World Fish Migration Day at Berkshire Athanaeum
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MASaturday, May 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Pittsfield Public Library Join Housatonic Valley Association, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, Berkshire Environmental Action Team, and the City of Pittsfield for this free and fun-filled day that takes place…
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAWednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
Williamstown Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM Location: lower Spring Street parking lot in Williamstown This year, the market will feature favorite returning vendors and a variety of new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.…
Westside Block Party
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave., Pittsfield, MASaturday, May 28 - postponed to Sunday, May 29 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM (due to rain) Join Westside Legends for a fun time in the community this Memorial Day weekend! You'll find food, games, music, face-painting, and more at…