Bats, Understory Treatment, and Green Tree Retention: Biodiversity and Forest Management
Online/ZoomDate: Wednesday, September 21 Times: Presentation at 12 PM – 1 PM and again at 7 PM – 8 PM (presentation may run long with questions) Location: Online Insectivorous bats play important roles in forest ecosystems and their protection is…
Attract Native Pollinators To Your Farm
Just Roots Farm 34 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThursday, september 22 ・ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Join Just Roots Farm, CISA, UMass Extension, USDA NRCS, Greening Greenfield, and NOFA Mass for a workshop that explores how to attract native pollinators to your farm! Local farmers will share…
Mountain Mindfulness
Mount Greylock State ReservationWednesdays, September 21 & 28 / Friday, September 23 Start times vary — Call ahead for program details Explore healthy, mind-body techniques such as yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing. Sessions are guided by certified teachers and vary in duration…
Log Lunch: “Intersections among Soil, Climate and Environmental Justice”
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesDate: Friday, September 23 Time: Noon to 1 PM Location: The Log in Williamstown, MA "Intersections among Soil, Climate and Environmental Justice," Mustafa Saifuddin, Staff Scientist at Earthjustice and Assistant Professor @ NYU Sustainable Food and Farming Program. Log Lunch…
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.…
The Old Stone Mill Center Open House & Open Studio
Old Stone Mill Center 2A Grove Street, Adams, MA, United StatesJoin the Old Stone Mill at their open house on Sunday, September 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about some of the programs Old Stone Mill has, like the Bikes to Schools…
Paddle Down the Housatonic River with HVA
Housatonic RiverDate: Sunday, September 25 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Lenox, MA Join Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) this Sunday, September 25th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon, for a FREE paddle trip in the Housatonic River in Lenox, MA! The…
The Old Stone Mill Center Open House & Open Studio
Old Stone Mill Center 2A Grove Street, Adams, MA, United StatesJoin the Old Stone Mill at their open house on Sunday, September 25, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about some of the programs Old Stone Mill has, like the Bikes to Schools…
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…
Mountain Mindfulness
Mount Greylock State ReservationWednesdays, September 21 & 28 / Friday, September 23 Start times vary — Call ahead for program details Explore healthy, mind-body techniques such as yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing. Sessions are guided by certified teachers and vary in duration…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Wednesday, except August 24 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Easy-paced, one- to three-mile guided hikes, geared toward seniors but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts! Dress for variable weather and wear sturdy boots.…
Electrifying your home: How to ditch gas and electrify everything
Join U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Rewiring America as they discuss the benefits of electrification for cooking, home heating/cooling, and water heating. Attendees will have a chance to get their questions answered by experts and people who have recently made…
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…
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Online/ZoomEvery Wednesday @ 5 p.m. Join Sierra Club Massachusetts leaders on Zoom for a campaign update, every Wednesday at 5pm. This is an opportunity to get plugged into our campaigns, learn about timely issues and ongoing projects, and talk directly…
Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC
Online/ZoomDate: Thursday, September 29 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Online Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) staff and other enthusiasts to discuss trails and reserves you can visit during the 2022 harvest and foliage season. We'll mention a…
MAPN and CPR Network – September Meeting
Online/ZoomDate: Thursday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Location: Online Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) and the Community Pesticide Reduction (CPR) Network will be hosting their first ever *joint* monthly meeting of the Mass Pollinator and Community Pesticide Reduction…
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Rd., Great Barrington, MADates: Thursdays, September 29, October 13, October 20, and November 3 Time: 7:15 PM Location: Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington MA The Poetry and Fiction Series at Bard College at Simon’s Rock begins on Thursday, September…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationFriday(s), September 2, 16, & 30 Start Time: 10 AM Easy-paced, one to three-mile hike geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. May include bird viewing, visiting scenic areas like Rounds Rock, Healthy Heart Trail or a waterfall. Rain…
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.…
6th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street, North Adams, MADate: October 1, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), 375 Church Street, North Adams MA 01247 The Sixth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference, featuring presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed…