Wildlife
Great Backyard Bird Count
AnywhereFriday, February 18th — Monday, February 21st Every February, people around the world count birds in their neighborhoods as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count — observations that ultimately help scientists better understand global bird populations. Participating is easy,…
Log Lunch: Tim Pusack, Prof of Marine Ecology, Williams Mystic: “The Double-crested Cormorant…”
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesFriday, February 25th @ noon — 1:00 p.m. Log Lunch with Tim Pusack, Prof of Marine Ecology, Williams Mystic Program, speaking about his research: “How the diet of Double-crested Cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) can describe the local fish community.” Using a…
Starlight Owl and Wildlife Prowl — Mass Audubon
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MASaturday, February 26th @ 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a starlit evening listening and watching for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. We'll explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about animal adaptations for night hunting. This program will enjoy a gentle…
Wildlife Walk and Talk
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYSaturday, March 12th @ 1 – 3 p.m. Take a short hike learning about the animals that call the Center their home. Look at real animal furs and skulls to discover more about these amazing creatures while exploring their habitats. Preregistration…
Bobcats, Bears, Moose, Mink and More
Online/ZoomTuesday, March 15 @ 5:30 — 7:00 PM Keeping Track founder and science director Sue Morse will delve into the inner lives, tracks, and other sign of twelve fascinating local species, illustrating her talk with her wonderful photography. And she'll bring…
Vernal Pool Walk at the Hoosac Range
Hoosac Range North AdamsSunday, April 10 @ 10 AM — 12 PM Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and BEAT for a walk to learn about vernal pools and why they are valuable and in need of protection. We will mostly be walking…
Do Owls Poop Throught Their Mouths?
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYSaturday, May 7 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM Owls are fascinating creatures. Find out what makes them so remarkable, learn about native species, and find out the answer to the title question before learning how to talk to owls and dissecting…
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…
Mass Audubon Presents Beneficial Bats
Online/ZoomWednesday, June 29, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM Join this virtual program on beneficial bats and how they help us. Bats are extremely beneficial to our society through insect population control and medical research contribution. Discover the life history and…
Learn-to-Fish Events – MassWildlife
Multiple LocationsLearn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will…
Learn-to-Fish Events – MassWildlife
Multiple LocationsLearn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will…
Learn-to-Fish Events – MassWildlife
Multiple LocationsLearn to set up your rod, tie knots, cast, and identify fish. Events are free, family-friendly, and open to all skill levels. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow ours. Limited gear and bait will…
Photography Workshop Series
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin local photographer Thadeus B. Kubis for a three-part series on photography. From cell phones to in-depth wildlife photography, you will explore how to capture the natural world at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond. Sign up for one session…
Greylock Explorer’s Club
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFridays, August 12 & 26 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ideal for ages 8—12, but open to all ages. Be an outdoor explorer and discover Mount Greylock. Acquire skills to identify signs of wildlife and trees by their leaves or…
Pittsfield Green Drinks: “Cliff Swallows in Northeastern North America: A Conservation Adventure” with Linda Merry and Mara Silver
Thistle & Mirth 44 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Tuesday, August 16 Time: 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM » Presentation begins at 6:00 PM Location: Thistle & Mirth, Pittsfield Join us for our August Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear conservation biologists Linda Merry and Mara Silver speak…
Photography Workshop Series
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin local photographer Thadeus B. Kubis for a three-part series on photography. From cell phones to in-depth wildlife photography, you will explore how to capture the natural world at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond. Sign up for one session…
Photography Workshop Series
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin local photographer Thadeus B. Kubis for a three-part series on photography. From cell phones to in-depth wildlife photography, you will explore how to capture the natural world at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond. Sign up for one session…
Greylock Explorer’s Club
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFridays, August 12 & 26 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ideal for ages 8—12, but open to all ages. Be an outdoor explorer and discover Mount Greylock. Acquire skills to identify signs of wildlife and trees by their leaves or…
Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka BioBlitz)
Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18 Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW - The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity…
Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka BioBlitz)
Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18 Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW - The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity…