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.…
Harvest Festival 2023
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAMark your calendars for the Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these two days, the 24-acre Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of…
Beaver Pond Storytime and Nature Walk
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin author Becky Cushing Gop to celebrate the launch of her picture book, What Goes on Inside a Beaver Pond? inspired by the beavers of Mass Audubon's Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Fun for all ages. In partnership with South Berkshire…
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…
Harvest Festival 2023
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAMark your calendars for the Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these two days, the 24-acre Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of…
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…
Conservation 101: How we protect farms, forests, and community land
OnlineEver wondered how conservation actually works? Join Vermont Land Trust for a behind-the-scenes look at how we protect land in Vermont with a panel of experienced VLT staff. They’ll share how we actually go about conserving forests, supporting farms, and…
“Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees” with Heather Holm
OnlineJoin Heather Holm LIVE as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the…
Electricity and Our Sustainable Future With Jonathan Wright – Session 1
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MASession 1 Sources and uses of electricity, how it's made, who owns it, and how it is so different from any other utility. Where are the conversion opportunities that do not add fossil fuel load? Can't we just turn off…
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.…
Guided Walk: Stone Hill Geology
The Lunder Center 225 South Street, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a gentle, 1.5-mile walk to the Stone Hill lookout. How old is the quartzite of Stone Hill? How has this rock helped shape our current landscape? Whatever happened to Lake Bascom? A geologist will accompany us to…
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.…
Pleasant Valley Fall Volunteer Day
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesMass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Fall Volunteer Days Help maintain Pleasant Valley's hiking trails and native wildflower gardens. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves, close-toed shows and water bottle/beverage/snacks. Inclement Weather Plan: Projects will…
Repair Café
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAWobbly table? Lamp that won’t light? A hole in that elbow? Bring your tired, your broken, the cast-aways huddled in the corner to the Autumn Repair Café, a bi-annual fix-it event organized by the amazing South Williamstown Community Association (SWCA)…
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…
Wild Earth Sisters Retreat
New Marlborough, MAJoin Tes Reed for this Wild Earth Sisters 2023 Retreat taking place over four Sundays + a Saturday-Sunday overnight in New Marlborough, MA. Leave your cell phone and your to-do list behind, and step into a nourishing day in the…