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The Spongy Moth in Our Yards and Forests

Online/In Person

Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a presentation on spongy moths, an invasive forest pest that has recently resurged. Outbreaks of very hungry caterpillars have defoliated trees in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Will this happen again in 2024?…

Winter Seed Sowing Workshop

Online

Join 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…

NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024

Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MA

This one-day event provides a place to learn, gather, and kindle relationships in community with farmers, local food enthusiasts, land care professionals, advocates, elders, young leaders, and everyone in between! With new climate challenges to tackle, we come together in…

Bee Hill Hike/Snowshoe

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore the natural and cultural history of Bee Hill from the age of ancient oceans to modern day. This hike will be approximately 2.5 miles, intermediate through open fields and sugar maple…

Event Series Tree Walks with BEAT x TOURISTS

Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS

TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United States

Throughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…

Winter Ecology, Tracking, and Tree ID Hike with Aimee Gelinas

Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MA

Winter Ecology Tracking and Tree ID program at Yokun Ridge South/Burbank Trail, Lenox, MA. January 15th 12-3pm Join Naturalist Aimee Gelinas M.Ed, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center for a roundtrip 3-mile hike to learn about winter ecology, identifying…

Bark: Identifying Trees in Winter

Online

Join Michael Wojtech, author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast, to sharpen your tree identification skills and learn how to identify New Hampshire trees by their bark alone. January 18 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.…

Behind the Scenes: Trail Work at BNRC

Online

In this free BNRC-hosted online event Tyler Fogg, Assistant Director of Stewardship, will share a summary of BNRC's 2023 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…

Log Lunch: Food Systems Transformation and Climate Change: Are We Losing Ground?

The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United States

“Food Systems Transformation and Climate Change: Are We Losing Ground?” Log Lunch talk with Bernie Kluger ’94, Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of Agriculture. Everyone is welcome at Log Lunch: locally-grown vegetarian homemade lunch and talk is $3.  Online…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATES: Fridays,…

What Mammal is That? Identification & Sign

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Why do ermine turn white in the winter? How can you tell if a porcupine is nearby? Join mammal enthusiasts Doug Lister & Dana Williams from Williamstown Rural Lands to answer these questions through a hands-on exploration of all things…

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