Spotted Lanternfly in Massachusetts: quarterly update
Hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), this free webinar series is targeted at the green industry and environmental groups, with the goal of providing them with the most up-to-date information about this invasive pest. Winter Update: 2/15/23…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Every 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.…
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Every 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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
Protecting Your Legacy webinar series: Moving from Planning to Action
Join UMass Amherst for a free six-part webinar series for landowners interested in planning the future of their land. This webinar series will help you decide the future of your land and take steps to formalize a plan to achieve…
Mountain Mindfulness Series: Qi Gong / Tai Chi
Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with Jeanne of Canyon Ranch. Enhance your overall optimal health and longevity. No experience necessary. All levels are welcome, for ages 12 and older. Wear comfortable, winter-weather-appropriate clothing. The program may be offered…
2023 Open Space Conference Webinar Series
The annual Massachusetts Open Space Conference aims to provide resources, peer-to-peer learning, and project inspiration for members of Open Space Committees, as well as anyone interested or involved in local conservation and the protection of their community’s open space. The…
Making Reparations: Seeding a Just Future
As the 50th anniversary of the book Small is Beautiful, 2023 is our opportunity to advance solutions to today's social, economic, and environmental challenges that build on Schumacher’s original vision. To meet this calling, the Schumacher Center is convening a…
Naturalist Club with Greenagers & Railroad Street Youth Project
If you are between 14-25 years old and interested in learning more about the environment and developing land stewardship skills, join Greenagers & Railroad Street Youth Project in this 6-week in-person experience! Transportation can be arranged in South County, so don't let…
BEAT Tracking Club: Wildlife Tracking at April Hill
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South EgremontElia Del Molino will lead a wildlife tracking walk at April Hill, the Greenager's property in South Egremont, on Thursday, February 16, from 3 PM – 5 PM. The walk will happen with or without snow. This walk will be…
LEARN! Wildlife Connections using Trail Cameras
Online/ZoomJoin this Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) online event to learn more about local wildlife. Camera specialist, Sally Naser of CR Wildlife Cams, will discuss using trail cameras to learn about our wildlife neighbors, including those in our own backyards.…
10×10 Festival: Cutting Invasive Hardy Kiwi @ Burbank Park with BEAT
Start your weekend off right and help eradicate destructive invasive hardy kiwi at the same time! Gloves and tools will be provided, but we encourage you to bring extra tools if you have them (loppers, pruning sheers, and pruning saws).…
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.…
10×10 Festival: Winter Tree I.D. with BEAT in Springside Park
Springside Park Pittsfield, MALearn how to identify your trees throughout all seasons. It may be surprising, but winter is an excellent time for learning tree and shrub identification. The absence of leaves allows us to take a closer look at features that often…
The S’mores Tours: Animal Tracking
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYHike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) along the shoreline of Dyken Pond in search of animal tracks and enjoy some s’mores by a toasty campfire before heading back out of the woods. All ages welcome that can hike 1 mile. DATE: Saturday, February…
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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAdventurous quests invite you to search for natural "treasures" along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE:…
Cabin Fever Story-Time
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAStop by and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Relax by a cozy hearth fire for entertaining tall tales and remarkable stories of Mount Greylock. Enjoy colorful characters like legendary fisherman Dave Lilly, the counterfeiters of Money Brook Falls, and “The Boys of Bob’s…
