LEARN! Autumn Hawk Migration
OnlineJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and local naturalist Ed Neumuth as he shares why autumn hawk migration happens, who is migrating, and some tips on when and where to look. DATE: Thursday, October 26 TIME: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM…
Unveiling Nature’s Tapestry
Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse 539 County Road 13, Old Chatham, NY, United StatesUnveiling Nature's Tapestry: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Outdoor Industry Flying Deer Nature Center with Rachel Hailey, Founder & Transformationalist, DEI Outdoors Learn about the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the landscape of outdoor spaces, and…
Remarkable River Potluck
Chesterfield Community Center 400 Main Rd., Chesterfield, MAJoin the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee in celebrating their 30-year anniversary! They welcome community members, volunteers, and river enthusiasts to celebrate and bring a yummy dish to share! After dinner, there will be a slideshow and sharing 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.…
Guided Hike Series: Three Hills in the West (of Williamstown)
Taconic State Park 253 State Route 344, Copake Falls, NY, NYJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a moderate, 4.5-mile hike to cross viewpoints on top of three hills near Route 2 on the western edge of Williamstown and explore the 18th and early 19th-century history of the area. Families are welcome. Click…
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.…
Mushroom Walk at Dry Hill with John Wheeler
Dry Hill Old North Road, New Marlborough, MA, United StatesJoin The Trustees and President of the Berkshire Mycological Society, John Wheeler, for a mushroom walk at Dry Hill! Dry Hill’s 200 acres of forest boast exceptional tree diversity, making it an amazing spot for anyone interested in exploring the…
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…
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.…
Dam Busters 101: Introduction to Dam Removal
OnlineMass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles River Watershed Association, is pleased to present a series of monthly, lunchtime webinars on a variety of dam removal topics. Each free one-hour webinar will feature:…
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 Sessions – Hoosic River North Adams
Northern Berkshire YMCA 22 Brickyard Court, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting 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 concrete flood control…
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.…
Fall Clean-up Volunteer Day
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MACome help Sheep Hill get ready for the snow during our seasonal Volunteer Day! Drop by any time, for any amount of time, to help Williamstown Rural Lands accomplish our List of Things to Do. We have tasks for any…
Wildlife Tracking Hike with Jim Pelletier and David Ellis
October Mountain State Forest Lee, MAAlthough wildlife tracking is often correlated with winter, snow isn't necessary in order to successfully find and identify track and sign left by animals. Join skilled trackers Jim Pelletier and David Ellis for a day of tracking at October Mountain…
Meditation on Maples
Bullit Reservation 332 Bullitt Rd., Ashfield, MAGet to know the marvelous maples at the Bullitt Reservation! Meditation on Maples is a program that invites participants to explore maple trees with all five senses. This includes taking in the tree as a whole, and exploring the texture…
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…
