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Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

Join DCR at Mount Greylock for an afternoon of winter activities, snow tubing (bring your soft-sided sleds), a snowshoe demonstration by NeviTREK Handmade Snowshoes, and a guided Geocaching Adventure along the Bradley Farm Trail! For all ages. Be prepared for…

Butterfly Program at Berkshire Athenaeum

Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

An educational program on butterflies will be presented by Dawn O’Brien and Diane van Kempen of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association at 2 PM on Saturday, February 25, at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave. The talk will focus…

BEAT Tracking Club: Wildlife Tracking Walk at The Bidwell House Museum

The Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MA

The very wonderful Kathy Kessler & Richard Greene will lead a wildlife tracking walk at The Bidwell House Museum in Monterey on Sunday, February 26, from 10 AM – 1 PM. The walk will happen with or without snow. This…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

For 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.…

Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

For 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…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural "treasures" along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE:…

Early Bird Spotting Hike for Families

Thomas and Palmer Brook Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes in searching for returning birds and other signs of the coming spring! If there is enough snow, we’ll also have snowshoes available for adults and kids. Participants will receive a…

Winter Wonderland Activity Day!

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

Join this fun-packed time of winter activities for all ages! This event offers winter crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, and sledding (if weather permits). Designed as self-guided activities but may be led by a Park Interpreter. Bring your own sled…

Bats of Massachusetts

Online

Learn about the different bats that live in Massachusetts and where they go during the winter. Join Elise Stanmyer, a wildlife biologist with the DCR-DWSP, to discover where and how bats hibernate or migrate and about current threats bats face…

Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering

Online

Join Climate Action Now for their monthly virtual gathering and hear from guest speakers Mireille Bejjani (Co-Executive Director, Slingshot & Campaign Facilitator, Fix the Grid) & Regine Spector (Associate Professor in Political Science at Umass Amherst). Everyone is welcome! Fix the Grid is…

Tree Talk Tuesdays: Ash and Basswood

Online

Join VLT forester Caitlin Cusack to learn to distinguish between ash, basswood, and their look-alikes and discuss the future of these trees in a changing climate. DATE: Tuesday, February 28 TIME: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM LOCATION: Online »REGISTER HERE« COSTS: Free, but…

Event Series Tuesday Treks

Tuesday Treks

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

Join 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…

Monthly Meeting of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network

Online/Zoom

The Mass Pollinator Network hosts monthly meetings for participants from across the state to exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates about local actions. This is a great opportunity to network and meet people with shared interests. Whether you’re a seasoned community…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United States

Every 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.…

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