Poop Walk
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYThe snow has possibly melted and buried treasure has been revealed. Take a “poop walk” looking for the evidence animals left behind throughout the winter. Will we find animal scat and have fun? Does a bear poop in the woods?…
Family Self-Guided StoryWalk on the Old Mill Trail
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MABerkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) will have a StoryWalk on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, March 11th – Sunday, March 26th (dawn to dusk) on The Old Mill Trail in Hinsdale. Animals are all around us. While we…
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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAdventurous 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:…
Shifting Focus: Organizing for an Ecosocialist Future
Saint James Place 352 Main St., Great Barrington, MAShifting Focus: Organizing for an Ecosocialist Future
This year, the Schumacher Center introduces the Annual Robert Swann Lectures, featuring Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson as the inaugural speaker.
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…
Tom Wessels Reading the Forested Landscape
OnlineImprinted into the landscape is the history of how we and other species have inhabited it, the storms and fires that have shaped it, and its response to these and other changes. Few people can “read” that imprint better than…
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Stanton Hall Huntington, MAWhat are your priorities for open space and land conservation in the beautiful Western Mass Hilltowns? Gather with friends and neighbors to share your thoughts on conservation in your community and enjoy a brief presentation from Hilltown Land Trust staff.…
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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MAEvery semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
Landscaping for Climate Change: Practical Solutions for Managing Your Yard
OnlineLearn about solutions for managing climate change on your property including infiltrating stormwater, using native plants, removing invasive plants, and installing porous pavement. Landscaping using nature-based solutions uses techniques that support pollinators, improve water quality, reduce waterfront erosion and can save…
Protecting Your Legacy webinar series: Moving from Planning to Action
Online/ZoomJoin UMass Amherst for a free six-part webinar series for landowners interested in planning the future of their land. This webinar series will help you decide the future of your land and take steps to formalize a plan to achieve…
Landscape Design for Pollinators
OnlineAs we domesticate the landscape, it is up to us domesticators to create habitat for pollinators in our own landscapes. Vermont Coverts hosts Jane Sorensen as part of the Land Ethic Vermont Speaker Series to learn about what makes good…
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.…
Small Giants: the critical role small tributaries play in trout ecology
OnlineIn this presentation, we studied demography and movement of two Japanese landlocked salmonids (white-spotted charr Salvelinus leucomanie japonicusand red-spotted masu salmon Oncorhynchus masou ishikawae) persisting for > 30 years in a headwater stream network that is highly fragmented due to low-head dams in the mainstem (six impassable infrastructures in a < 500 m segment).
Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America
Online/In PersonJoin Cary Institute for an in-person and virtual book talk featuring author Leila Philip. In conversation with Cary President Dr. Joshua Ginsberg, Philip will discuss her new book: Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America. In Beaverland, Philip reveals the…
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.…
Workshop: Climate Proof Your Home
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MADon't miss the chance to "Climate Proof Your Home" at the upcoming free workshop hosted at the Lenox Community Center by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) and the Town of Lenox. This workshop will provide valuable information on managing stormwater,…
