Northwoods Tracking & Trailing
Maine WoodlandsSaturday & Sunday, February 26 - 27 or March 12 - 13 The western mountains of Maine in winter are stunning. They're also home to the densest population of Canada lynx in the lower 48 states. Join seasoned wildlife tracker,…
Winter Tracking Intensive Series
OutsideFebruary 19, 26 & March 6, 12 @ 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Join Dan Yacobellis with special guest instructor Josh Wood as they co lead this four week series in the Northeast woods. Taken to a variety of habitats…
Family Woodland Discovery Hike at The Boulders
The Boulders Dalton, MASaturday, March 12 @ 10:00 — 11:30 AM » Rain date: Sunday, March 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a child-led stroll around The Boulders in Dalton. Interactive signs along the trail will connect…
SWALLOWTAIL ADVENTURES — For gender-nonconforming youth ages 11–16
Flying Deer Nature Center 122 Daley Rd., East Chatham, NYMarch 12, April 9, May 7 (field trip), & June 18 »10:00 am–4:00 pm each day This monthly Saturday program provides a safe and fun space for trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer youth to explore the natural world, gain wilderness skills, and build…
Hornwort Biology and Systematics
Online/ZoomSaturdays, February 19 & 26, March 5, 12, & 19 @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar Tuition Cost: $175 Hornworts represent the smallest phylum among land plants, with only 220 species. Despite the reduced species number,…
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…
Many Forks Farm Plant Sale
Many Forks Farm 1360 River Rd., Clarksburg, MAORDERING IS OPEN!! TOMATOES, PEPPERS & EGGPLANT SEEDLINGS DEADLINE: MARCH 15th Get a jump start on these heat-loving plants and great summer eating by letting Many Forks grow your starts for transplanting into your garden. Choose from 55 different varieties!…
Northwoods Tracking & Trailing
Maine WoodlandsSaturday & Sunday, February 26 - 27 or March 12 - 13 The western mountains of Maine in winter are stunning. They're also home to the densest population of Canada lynx in the lower 48 states. Join seasoned wildlife tracker,…
Beginner Snowshoe Romp-Around at Bousquet Mountain
Bousquet Mountain 101 Dan Fox Drive, Pittsfield, MassachusettsSunday, March 13 @ 3:45 — 4:30 PM New to snowshoeing? Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for a short beginner snowshoe session. You’re welcome to come for the session only or continue on the sunset hike. The restaurant and…
Snowshoe/Winter Hike near Sunset to Mahanna Cobble
Mahanna Cobble PittsfieldSunday, March 13 @ 4:30 — 7:00 PM »time changes on 3/13; sunset is at 7 PM, but the hike will still start at 4:30 PM « Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for a 3.2-mile out-and-back winter hike. If weather permits,…
Many Forks Farm Plant Sale
Many Forks Farm 1360 River Rd., Clarksburg, MAORDERING IS OPEN!! TOMATOES, PEPPERS & EGGPLANT SEEDLINGS DEADLINE: MARCH 15th Get a jump start on these heat-loving plants and great summer eating by letting Many Forks grow your starts for transplanting into your garden. Choose from 55 different varieties!…
Building Pollinator Habitat through USDA-NRCS Program
Online/ZoomThursday, March 17 @ 7:00 — 8:30 PM Due to drastic and widespread declines in bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, pollinator conservation has become a national priority. Producers and other land stewards in New England can play an important…
Public Meetings on the Commission on Clean Heat
Online/ZoomThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) invites you to attend public meetings focused on the work of the Commission on Clean Heat and related policies for building decarbonization. The meetings will be virtual and include a short presentation,…
Ecology-Based Landscape Design: An Intensive 4-Session Course
OnlineJoin New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) for a deep dive into the fine points and subtle nuances of ecology-based landscape design, and the role culture and art can play in its evolution. Presenters will include Thomas Woltz, W.…
Many Forks Farm Plant Sale
Many Forks Farm 1360 River Rd., Clarksburg, MAORDERING IS OPEN!! TOMATOES, PEPPERS & EGGPLANT SEEDLINGS DEADLINE: MARCH 15th Get a jump start on these heat-loving plants and great summer eating by letting Many Forks grow your starts for transplanting into your garden. Choose from 55 different varieties!…
Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes…
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…
Pittsfield Green Drinks — Experiencing Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries: From the Trail and Behind the Scenes
Online/ZoomTuesday, March 15th @ 6:00 — 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Join us for our March Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear Zach Adams, full-time Teacher Naturalist for Mass Audubon in the Berkshires, speak about mindfully and respectfully experiencing nature, how to…
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…
Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop
Online/ZoomTuesday, March 15th @ 7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. via Zoom As the earth thaws and spring rains drench New Hampshire, thousands of amphibians migrate to vernal pools to breed. Many are killed when their journeys take them across roads.…