Open Space Conference
OnlineThursday, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Webinar: 12:00 — 1:30 p.m. Networking: 1:35 — 2:20 p.m. Join Open Space Network for their 7th Annual Massachusetts Open Space Conference! This year’s conference will be held on Thursdays in February (3rd, 10th,…
iNaturalist for Beginners
Online/ZoomiNaturalist for Beginners course starts on February 10th! This course will meet on Thursdays, February 10, 17 & 24 and March 3, from 3 to 4 p.m. via Zoom and at local field sites. Join conservation biologist Steven Lamonde for…
Designing a Campus for All: The Impact of Our Built Environment on Equity and Inclusion
OnlineThursday, February 3 @ 3:45 — 5:15 p.m. Mary Anne Ocampo, an Associate Professor of the Practice of Urban Design and Planning at MIT as well as Principal at Sasaki, presents on the role urban designers and planners play in…
Talks on the Hill – 328 North: Farm+Flower+Food
Online/ZoomThursday, February 3 @ 7:00 — 8:00 p.m. Join Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmer Tu Le for a zoom presentation on the evolution of his CSA farm in Williamstown. Tu Le will discuss homesteading in Williamstown with his partner, Matt Bertiles,…
Tending Nature: Native Plants and Every Gardener’s Role in Fostering Biodiversity
Online/ZoomFridays, January 27, February 4 & 11 @ 10:00 — 11:00 a.m. A webinar speaker series focused on the ecological roles of native plants and some of the creatures that depend on them. All sessions are at 10AM EASTERN and…
Mountain Mindfulness: Winter Walk with Micah Mortali
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFridays, JAN 21, at 1:00 pm Fridays, FEB 4 and FEB 18, at 1:00 pm Fridays, MAR 4 and MAR 18, at 1:00 pm Join Micah Mortali M.A., Author of “Rewilding” and Founder of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor…
Online Class: Plant Nutrients
Online/ZoomThree Saturday session: January 29th, February 5th & 12th @ 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. What are mineral nutrients, and how do plants use them? What are the signs of deficiencies and toxicities? In this course, you will learn some…
Tracking Workshop: Weasels and Rodents – Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesSaturday, February 5, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Hoppers and bounders, such as squirrels and weasels, leave behind fascinating tracking mysteries that reveal their secretive habits and survival strategies. Explore the trails at Pleasant Valley in search of tracks, scat,…
Family Snowshoe Romp-Around at Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington
Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, MassachusettsSaturday, February 5 @ 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Join Berkshire Family Hikes, GBLC, and BNRC on a beginner snowshoe outing. Thomas & Palmer Brook: https://www.bnrc.org/trails-and-maps/thomas-and-palmer-brook/ For questions or to RSVP, email Taylor at taylors@macaronikid.com. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, there…
Accessible car-birding field trip – Turners Falls Area
Unity Park 56 First Street, Turner Falls, MassachusettsSaturday, February 5th @ 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. Join ABNC president and Birdability captain Dave Small for the exploration of the Turners Falls MA Area. Meet at Unity Park at 56 First Street, Turners Falls. This trip is designed for folks with…
Family Winter Hike to Lenox Mountain – Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesSaturday, February 5th @ 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. Trek to the summit of Lenox Mountain and experience the winter life of the plants and animals of Pleasant Valley. This hike is designed to be fun and easy-paced, with plenty of…
Introduction to Tardigrade Study and Identification
Online/ZoomJanuary 30, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 @ 1PM–3PM Using her ongoing work in Maine to give examples, Emma Perry will introduce you to tardigrades and their diversity. Beginning with an overview of their biology and their relationships within the…
Responding to Change, Pivoting for Profitability — Training Series
OnlineSeries 1: Mondays - Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, and 28: 10 AM to 12:30 PM Series 2: Wednesdays – Jan 12, 19, 26, and Feb 9: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM Join farmer and Carrot Project business advisor and…
Winter Hike on the Saddle Trail
Saddle Trail Alford Springs, AlfordTuesday, February 8 @ 10:00 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. Join BNRC on a 3.5-mile winter adventure along the east slope of the Taconic Range. After a short climb, you’ll take in the view of Tom Ball Mountain before winding through…
“Governing Green”: A Toolkit for Equitable Green Infrastructure
OnlineTuesday, February 8th @ 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. Led by creator Amanda Phillips de Lucas, Ph.D., this workshop will explore the motivation behind Governing Green and how it can help city agencies, nonprofit institutions, and community advocates achieve more equitable…
Webinar: New Incentives for Heat Pumps
Online/ZoomWednesday, February 9th @ noon & Tuesday, March 22nd @ 7:30 p.m. Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance at their free webinar to hear how incentives in MA & RI could help make heat pumps more affordable for you, plus an…
Webinar: Regenerating Suburbia One Garden at a Time
Online/ZoomWednesday, February 9th @ 1:00 — 2:00 p.m. Landscape design professionals can play a key role in regenerating our mono-cultural suburban landscapes. Nadia Malarkey, in this webinar presentation, will help us understand why this work is so vitally important and…
Social Science, Economics, & Environmental Justice
OnlineWednesday February 9 @ 3:00 p.m. The social science & economics of working at the landscape-scale -- tune into this webinar to learn about Valuing the Impact of National Parks on Residential Property Values with Leslie Richardson, Assessing Park Visitation…
Responding to Change, Pivoting for Profitability — Training Series
OnlineSeries 1: Mondays - Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, and 28: 10 AM to 12:30 PM Series 2: Wednesdays – Jan 12, 19, 26, and Feb 9: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM Join farmer and Carrot Project business advisor and…
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…