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…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “A Billion Years of the Berkshires, in Rocks and Landscapes” with geologist Mark Brandriss (hybrid event)
Online/In PersonWhat created the mountains, ridges, and valleys of the Berkshires? Join us at our July Berkshire Green Drinks gathering with geologist Mark Brandriss to read the stories written in the rocks and landscapes of western Massachusetts, and take a quick…
Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…
Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…
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.…
Discover Greylock Hikes
Mount Greylock State ReservationHike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include exploring waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Program may also incorporate trail skills, outdoor stewardship, and bear awareness. Free. For all ages. Be…
Recycling Fair at Kimball Farms in Lenox
Kimball Farms 235 Walker St., Lenox, MAKimball Farms is collecting the following items for recycling and reuse: wire hangers batteries plastic bags fabric items – they can be worn, torn, or scrap blanket & towels for the animal shelter DATE: Saturday, July 15 TIME: 9:00 AM –…
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.…
Walking With Thoreau
Mount Greylock State ReservationCelebrate the historic 1844 ascent of Mount Greylock by the American naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau, a prelude to his Walden Pond experience. Take an enlightening 1.2-mile walk along a segment of the Appalachian Trail to a scenic vista.…
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…
Family Summer Hike at Housatonic Flats
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MASummertime hiking is an easy way to get the whole family outside and moving! Find out how to beat the heat of the summer on this early-morning hike around Housatonic Flats in Great Barrington with Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC)…
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…
Follow the Forest Volunteer Training
OnlineJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this online event with Julia Rogers, Senior Land Protection Manager at the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA). Julia will discuss the background and importance of the Follow the Forest initiative and how the public can…
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.…
Seeds, Sprays, and So Much More: How Neonicotinoid Insecticides are Impacting Birds
OnlineIt's been 10 years since American Bird Conservancy (ABC) published its monumental report: The Impact of the Nation's Most Widely Used Insecticides on Birds which documented impacts from neonicotinoids (aka neonics) on our feathered friends. A decade later, and not…
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…
Plein-air Watercolor Painting Workshop with Local Artist Corry Buckwalter
River Street Community Garden 229 River Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe Hoosic River Revival (HRR) is hosting a plein-air watercolor painting workshop with local artist Corry Buckwalter at the River Street Community Garden alongside the Hoosic River in North Adams (across River Street from The Porches Inn). The event will…
Sawyer Farm Reduced-Till Perennial Clover Trials
Sawyer Farm 19 Sawyer Rd, Worthington, MAOver the past several seasons, farmers at Sawyer have been experimenting with different ways to plant row crops into perennial white clover and reduce tillage using a series of innovative practices. Join Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), UMass Extension,…
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Series
Join Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) board member and co-owner of local business Wild Soul River Justin Adkins and HooRWA Executive Director Arianna Collins for their “Learning Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants & Fungi” series. These wild walks in the…