Volunteer: Remove & Restore — Shaker Mill Brook
Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee will teach folks how to ID the most common invasive species and the best way, that they have found, to remove the invasive plants and work to restore riparian areas. Registration is required. To…
Laurel Hill Day
Laurel Hill ParkFor the past 170 years, local Stockbridge residents and other friends have gathered in front of a rock outcropping in Laurel Hill Park, located behind the Stockbridge Town Offices. This year the keynote address will be delivered by Starling (Star)…
Butterflies of Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands and local butterfly enthusiast Doug Lister at Sheep Hill for a casual walk through the meadow in search of our late summer Lepidopteran visitors looking for up to 20 species of butterflies ranging from the big…
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…
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…
Music at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonStop by Lake Mansfield on Sunday, August 27, for an afternoon fundraiser with the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) to celebrate community and the surrounding natural areas we love. This special event will feature the bluegrass trio of Kate Ritter…
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…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting
OnlineHear about the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) summer conference and other local updates, and then hear from special guests - Biodiversity Builders' summer interns! Join NOFA Mass to hear from high school students from Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge, who…
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…
Community Listening Session: The Hoosic River in North Adams
UNO Community Center 157 River St., North Adams, MAThe City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting the first in a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams and the need to modernize the aging…
MCAN Muni Summit: Transparency and Community Engagement in Municipal Utilties
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) Muni Summit which will focus on transparency and community engagement within municipal utilities (MLPs), why it’s important and what municipal utilities and advocates can do to improve practices in their districts. Javier Luengo-Garrido 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.…
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.…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – History Hike to the Keystone Arches Bridges
Chester Railway Museum 10 Prospect Street, Lee, MA, United StatesPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Join Dave Pierce, from…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – The Royal Hemlock Trail
The Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MAPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. A walk on the Bidwell…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Family Hike at the Pines Community Forest
Dalton Senior Center 40 Field Street, Dalton, MA, United StatesPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Join Taylor Staubach of Berkshire…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Architectural Walk at Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MAPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Shaker buildings tell us…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Goodbody Preserve
Goodbody Preserve Trailhead 140 Millerton Road, Sharon, CT, United StatesPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Join Tim Hunter, from…