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…
“Visions of Nature” Art Show & Reception Featuring Local Artists
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesFriday, September 16 ・5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Join Mass Audubon at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary for a free opening reception of Visions of Nature, where light refreshments will be served. In Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary’s historic 18th-century barn, six Berkshire-based artists…
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: Bird Banding Demonstration with Berkshire Bird Observatory
Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Saturday, September 17 Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW – The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) will…
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.…
33rd Annual Springside Park Fall Cleanup
Springside Park Pittsfield, MASaturday, September 17 ・ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join the Friends of Springside Park to help with the annual park clean-up in Pittsfield. Enter the park at 874 North Street MainPark entrance, just south of Reid Middle School, and…
Family Bike Program at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Mount Greylock State ReservationSaturday, July 16, August 20, and September 17 11:00am – 1:00pm Explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a Park Interpreter and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of…
Family Bike Program
Town of Adams Visitors Center 3 Hoosac St., Adams, MASaturday, September 17 ・ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Free for all ages Join a Park Interpreter on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail and learn about bike safety, adaptive equipment, and the future of rail trails. Meet at the Adams Visitor…
Celebrating Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary at Lee’s Founders Weekend
First Congregational Church - Lee 25 Park Plaza, Lee, MADate: Saturday, September 17 Time: 1:00 PM – 4: 30 PM Location: First Congregational Church Park/Annex Courtyard Celebrate Earth Day's 50th anniversary Saturday afternoon, September 17th, during Lee's annual (first since 2019) Founders Weekend! The National Environmental Policy Act, one…
Berkshire Biodiversity Day: Owl Prowl with Zach Adams
Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Saturday, September 17 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW – The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Zach Adams, teacher-naturalist to Mass Audubon's Berkshire…
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: Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club
Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Sunday, September 18 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Brattlebrook Park in Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW – The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Greg Ward and Chip Blake of Hoffmann…
Family Hike to Sunset Rock, North Adams
North Adams, MASunday, September 18 ・ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What trees turn red? How about yellow or orange? Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration and an interactive activity about trees and fall colors. We’ll enjoy a child-led…
Heritage Summit Walk
Mount Greylock State ReservationSaturday, September 18 ・ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Easy walking tour exploring the evolution of the summit’s unique “Parkitecture” with tour guides Mike Whalen and Peter Dudek. Registration is required – call the Visitor Center. https://housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks/ All Programs are…
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…
Pittsfield Green Drinks: “Berkshire Bird Observatory: tales from the field during BBO’s pilot season” with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) 20 Chapel St., Pittsfield, MADate: Tuesday, September 20 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM » virtual will begin at 6 PM Location: BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center, 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield MA // or online by Zoom Join us for our first HYBRID…
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.…
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…
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…