Guided Hike: Haley Brook & Waterfall
Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesThis gentle, 2-mile hike in collaboration with Williamstown Rural Lands and HooRWA is one in a series exploring the tributaries of the Hoosic River. Visit the headwaters of Haley Brook on the WRL Loop Trail and get a good look…
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…
Fields & Forests: What do bees need?
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKick-off Pollinator Week with Great Falls Discovery Center! Make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn, fleece, pre-felt shapes, and soapy water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground? Will they build…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
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…
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.…
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…
How Do Deer Populations Impact Our Forests?
OnlineForest regrowth requires an abundance of healthy saplings from desirable, native trees to replace the older generations of trees. This regeneration is often stunted by the overabundance of white-tailed deer who browse on these trees often so much that it…
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.…
10th Annual Hoffmann Bird Club’s Golf Tournament
Donnybrook Country Club 775 Williamstown Rd., Lanesborough, MAJoin The Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) at its 10th Annual "Hoffmann Hackers Golf Classic" which could otherwise be known as "The Longest Bird." The public is welcome to participate. The 9-hole golf tournament is a fundraiser for Berkshire County’s premier Ornithological…
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.…
Guided Hike: Haley Farm to Hopper Trail Loop
Haley Farm Trailhead 1033 Hopper Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a 5-mile loop hike featuring a stop at Stony Ledge, one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in the area! The hike will begin at the Haley Farm parking area before heading up the Haley Farm…
VOLUNTEER: Restoring Streamside & Planting Natives at Bidwell Park
Monterey Town HallJoin the Monterey Native Plants Working Group and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) in helping restore the streamside buffer at Bidwell Park by planting native, pollinator-friendly plants. Be part of this rewarding experience and help create a healthier habitat in…
Pondering Ponds
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYEver wonder what lives in ponds? Join Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center to find out just what is lurking at the bottom of these essential bodies of water and why they are so important. Catch and release frogs, salamanders, insects,…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
First Annual Berkshire Pride Paddle!
Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesAs part of the Housatonic Valley Association's Celebrate the Watershed event, HVA is partnering with the organization Q-MoB (Queer Men of the Berkshires) for a paddle on the Housatonic River. They'll launch at Decker Landing and paddle downstream and back…
Pleasant Valley’s Wild Thing Run/Walk
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin Mass Audubon, recreational runners, and outdoors lovers at the 8th annual Wild Thing 5k/10k Trail Race and 5k Walk at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This event is an important fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s extensive education programs and…
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.…