Native Plants
Native Plant Sale: Bee Friendly Williamstown + Wing and A Prayer Nursery
Wing And A Prayer NurseryWing and a Prayer Nursery is once again partnering with Bee Friendly Williamstown to offer a special day to visit the nursery on Saturday, June 17, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Amy Pulley, the nursery owner, will give a…
Stand Out for October Mountain State Forest
453 Washington Mountain Road 453 Washington Mountain Road, Washington, MA, United StatesPlease join in the Stand Out to protest the proposed DCR logging project within 447 acres of October Mountain Forest in Washington, MA. It will feature various speakers and a tour of previous logging sites. Come, bring signs, and show…
VOLUNTEER: Restoring Streamside & Planting Natives at Bidwell Park
Monterey Town HallJoin the Monterey Native Plants Working Group and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) in helping restore the streamside buffer at Bidwell Park by planting native, pollinator-friendly plants. Be part of this rewarding experience and help create a healthier habitat in…
Getting Started with Native Plants
Deerfield Town Hall 8 Conway Street, Deerfield, MA, United StatesJoin Jocelyn Demuth of Checkerspot Farm in Colrain, MA, to learn how to get started with native plants at home! The presentation will discuss the benefits of using native plants, practical tips for getting started, and how to build on…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
Restoring Old Growth Characteristics Webinar
OnlineOld-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…
Seed Saving Workshop with Amy Pulley of Wing and a Prayer Nursery
BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesGathering seed from native plants and sowing it yourself is a fun and inexpensive way to increase the biodiversity of the land under your care! Join this BEAT-organized workshop led by Amy Pulley of Wing and a Prayer Nursery to…
Creating Landscapes for Bird Diversity
OnlineCreating Landscapes for Bird Diversity with Claudia Thompson, Landscape Designer and Founder, Grow Native Massachusetts: a Zoom presentation in partnership with Cary Memorial Library Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity, and with so many native bird populations…
Creating Pollinator Habitats Anywhere
OnlineReviews some pollinator basics: what exactly are pollinators, why are they so important, and why do we hear so much about them? Then explore what pollinators need and are looking for when choosing where to rest, eat, or lay their…
Virtual Pollinator Habitat Workshop
OnlineIn partnership with MassWildlife, the New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting a free, public webinar on the Conservation and Management of Native Pollinator Habitat. The workshop also offers 2 CEU credits toward professional collection CEUs toward professional…
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
OnlineJoin the Wild Seed Project for a free online winter seed sowing demonstration. Wild Seed Project's Seed Program Director, Emily Baisden, will demonstrate each step of sowing native seeds and talk through best practices and where to find the materials…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
Winter Botany Workshop
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAWhat are those dried stalks in your yard, along the trail, in the meadow? Join Dr. Robin Sears and peers to explore and identify some of these vestiges of spring and summer wildflowers. Fear not! There will be no dichotomous…
Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesFirst meeting! Eastern hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like hemlock woolly adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands on as they begin a community science survey of hemlock health on local public properties.…
Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Backyard and Beyond with Russ Cohen
OnlinePresented by Lexington Living Landscapes and Cary Memorial Library. Native plants aren’t just for insects; many people find them delicious too! Plants that can nourish both groups provide an additional incentive for us to plant them in our yards and…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up & Training
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid populations on local public properties in Williamstown. Survey will be along the Harmon Pond Trail. The whole walk will be slow paced and ~1.5 miles. No experience…