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…
The Health and Environmental Justice Impacts of Peaker Power Plants in Boston, Philadelphia and Detroit
Online/ZoomTuesday, August 16 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM » Online More than 4.4 million people in urban areas in the United States live within one mile of a peaker power plant and are unnecessarily and directly exposed to air pollutants…
Pittsfield Green Drinks: “Cliff Swallows in Northeastern North America: A Conservation Adventure” with Linda Merry and Mara Silver
Thistle & Mirth 44 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesDate: Tuesday, August 16 Time: 5:15 PM – 7:00 PM » Presentation begins at 6:00 PM Location: Thistle & Mirth, Pittsfield Join us for our August Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear conservation biologists Linda Merry and Mara Silver speak…
Spotted Lanternfly in MA
Online/ZoomWednesday, August 17 @ 10:00 AM The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that feeds on the sap of trees and other woody plants. They were first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have since spread to NJ, NY, OH, IN, DE,…
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.…
Subalpine Forest Walk
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesWednesday, August 17 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Explore Mount Greylock’s lofty sub-alpine forest zone with DCR Service Forester, Peter Grima, and Douglas Hutcheson of DCR Urban and Community Forestry. Discover the story behind the summit’s unique boreal ecology. Smell…
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAWednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
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…
Photography Workshop Series
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin local photographer Thadeus B. Kubis for a three-part series on photography. From cell phones to in-depth wildlife photography, you will explore how to capture the natural world at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond. Sign up for one session…
Junior Ranger Program
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Thursday throughout August 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM For ages 8 – 12. Registration required. Junior Rangers is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and learn outdoor recreation skills. Discover the natural and…
Programs in West Side Parks: Connecting Kids with Nature
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave., Pittsfield, MASaturday, July 30, from 2 PM – 3 PM Thursday, August 18, from 4 PM – 5 PM BEAT is offering an environmental and outdoor education youth program at Westside Riverway Park, 181 Dewey Ave in Pittsfield, on Saturday, July 30th,…
LEARN! Avian Research with Berkshire Bird Observatory
Thursday, August 18 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for this online event to learn more about Berkshire Bird Observatory supported by Green Berkshires. Researcher Ben Nickley will discuss current projects, including migration monitoring and…
The Easy Naturalist: Signs of Summer (self-guided walk)
Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MASaturday, August 6 – Sunday, August 28 » Daily, from dawn to dusk Summertime is filled with unique seasonal wonders and mysteries. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of this short trail and learn the how and why of summer phenomena. What’s…
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.…
Family Bike Program at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Mount Greylock State ReservationSaturday, July 16, August 20, and September 17 11:00am – 1:00pm Explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a Park Interpreter and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of…
Art Demonstration: Nature Printing with Vegetables
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 20 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Great Falls Discovery Center Leonore Alaniz demonstrates a technique that makes visible the anatomy of plant parts in the Great Hall. She covers them with printing ink and presses them onto…
Music Under the Trees Concert Series
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYSaturday, August 20 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center The band, Off the Record, headlines the Music Under the Trees Concert Series at Dyken Pond Center’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Recently awarded an “Eddie” Award for Best Party Cover…
Self-Guided Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Suitable for children and families. Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts are available for different age and skill levels at the Visitor…
Scenic Summit Tours
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MASaturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EXCEPT August 13 & 20 All ages. Park Interpreter-guided short and easy walk along paths explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. Wheelchair accessible. Two programs…
Trails and Tale Hike
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesMondays, August 8 & 22 1:00 –3:00 PM For all ages. Park Interpreter-guided hike explores the human side of Mount Greylock. Features local history, literary inspirations, poetry readings, maybe even a ghost story! Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy…