Making “Cents” of Incentives: Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals
Online/ZoomAre you unsure about how Inflation Reduction Act renewable, electrification, and efficiency tax credits will impact your community’s building and renovation projects? Do you have the feeling that Mass Save offerings have evolved but haven’t heard about their new incentives…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin other hiking enthusiasts for an easy-paced, one to three-mile guided hike geared toward seniors but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather; hiking poles and traction devices for boots (or snowshoes) are recommended. Trails may be snow-covered, icy, or muddy.…
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.…
Winter Tree I.D. Walk in Springside Park
Springside Park Pittsfield, MAWanna get to know your trees a little better with winter tree ID? It may be surprising, but winter is an excellent time for learning tree and shrub identification. Join us for a free tree identification walk in Springside Park on Saturday, December…
Winter Senses Family Walk
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Family Hikes for a winter-senses walk at Housatonic Flats in Great Barrington. You will observe the changing season using your five senses and learn how useful these tools can be in experiencing the natural world. REGISTER HERE &…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor children and families. Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. We have several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. This program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. Free.…
Animals in Winter
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Explore how animals and birds adapt to the changing seasons. Discover which animals hibernate, migrate, or change appearance. Chose a storybook, craft activity, or a take-home project. Designed as a self-guided activity or may be led by…
Make a tissue box cozy using upcycled materials!
Old Stone Mill Center 2A Grove Street, Adams, MA, United StatesMake a Tissue Box Cozy using upcycled fabric samples! Join a new class offered by The Old Stone Mill Center, A Zero Waste Maker Space in Adams, MA , with their esteemed guest teacher, Deborah Carter. Participants will make a very stylish…
Yule Log Celebration
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYCelebrate the ancient tradition of the Yule Log. Hear the story of the Yule Log and why the days are getting shorter and the nights longer at this time of year. Search for a hidden Yule Log, which will be…
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…
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup – CCC Meeting
Online/ZoomThe next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 13, from 6 PM – 8 PM. This is an opportunity for people to get an update on the Housatonic River PCB remediation and make public comments.…
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.…
Urban Pollinator Corridors: Creating Native Habitat to Support Pollinators and Other Wildlife (Webinar)
Online/ZoomPortland is the largest urban area in Maine and many of the region’s native plants and the fauna that depend on them have been replaced with buildings, paving, and exotic plant species. Creating a vision for restoring native habitat was…
Inspiration and Practice: Taking Buildings Apart – MA Deconstruction Workgroup meeting
Online/ZoomMassDEP invites you to the second meeting of our Deconstruction Workgroup (*a sub-working group of MassDEP’s Reduce & Reuse Working Group). DATE: Wednesday, December 14 TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM LOCATION: Online All are welcome; click here to join…
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…
Proposed Springfield-Longmeadow Pipeline Virtual Public Hearing
Online/In PersonSpeak out to stop the proposed Springfield-Longmeadow Pipeline! Eversource wants to build a new meter station in Longmeadow, a new 16" 200-psi pipeline beneath the streets of Longmeadow into Springfield, and an upgraded meter station going through Environmental Justice communities…
QuitCarbon: Lessons Learned as Carbon Concierges (Webinar)
Online/ZoomQuitCarbon has been drafting “Quitting Plans” for home electrification retrofits in the SF Bay Area since early 2022. They work closely with contractors and homeowners to find the best solutions, recommendations, and up-to-date incentives surrounding all things electrification. Join Cooper…
HVA Holiday Cocktails & Conversation/Annual Meeting: “Coping with Climate Change in Your Community”
Online/ZoomJoin Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) for their annual Cocktails & Conversation meeting. This year's talk, "Coping with Climate Change in Your Community", will be given by Scott Jackson, UMASS Amherst Extension Professor from the Department of Environmental Conservation. DATE: Thursday, December 15 TIME: 5:30…
Alive in the Fields: Understanding Grassland Bird Habitat and Protection
Online/ZoomJoin Fish & Wildlife Department Bird Project Leader Doug Morin to learn more about grassland bird species and what towns can do to protect this piece of natural heritage. Did you know that Vermont is home to eleven species of…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin other hiking enthusiasts for an easy-paced, one to three-mile guided hike geared toward seniors but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather; hiking poles and traction devices for boots (or snowshoes) are recommended. Trails may be snow-covered, icy, or muddy.…