Late Summer Butterflies of Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands and local butterfly enthusiast Doug Lister for a leisurely butterflying experience in search of our late summer Lepidopteran neighbors. The group will walk a slow-paced, ~1.5 mile loop to the top of Sheep Hill to look…
Tree Identification at Springside Park
Springside Park Pittsfield, MATake a leisurely tree identification walk with Chelsey Simmons from Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) in Springside Park, Pittsfield’s largest park and home to the Hebert Arboretum and an American Chestnut Preserve. Participants will learn key characteristics of common trees…
Owl Prowl – Park After Dark at Mt Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAMount Greylock Owl Prowl Free for all ages. Investigate the mysterious Barred Owl. Enjoy hands-on investigation and go for a forest walk. Bring water, a snack, bug spray, and a headlamp. Rain cancels. Pre-registration is requested at (413)-499-4262 Park After…
Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up and Training
Cold Spring Preserve Rt. 7/Cold Spring Rd.Help monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlocks! Eastern Hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health at the Cold Spring…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
Birding at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExplore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Rooting Out Barberry Volunteer Invasive Removal
Shaker Mill Brook Becket, MA, United StatesWild & Scenic Westfield River Volunteers requested for Rooting out Barberry. Your hands and humor are needed! Learn to identify and remove barberry and multiflora rose Email Meredyth Babcock to register and receive details: Westfieldriver@gmail.com DATE: Wednesday, August 28 TIME:…
Mountain Mindfulness Program Series
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for ages 12 and older. Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and re-connect with and nature. No experience necessary. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.…
Pittsfield City Parks Community Input Forum
Pittsfield City Hall 70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesPITTSFIELD, Mass. (August 15, 2024) – The City of Pittsfield’s Community Development Department will be hosting a community forum, on Wednesday, August 28 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., to gather input as part of an ongoing update to the city’s Open Space…
Blue Moon Folklore Walk – Park After Dark at Mt Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFree for all ages. Join Park Interpreters for a family-friendly, fun-filled evening story walk to celebrate the mysteries of the Full "Blue Moon." Walk through a meadow with mowed paths, and a short moderate climb to a scenic outlook. Children…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Caps For Art Workshops
Center for Peace through Culture 137 Front St., Housatonic, MACenter for Peace Through Culture is hosting an upcoming exhibition and coinciding workshops to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of working together as a community. Caps 4 Art, by artist and climate activist Camilo Cárdenas, will open…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
Caps For Art Workshops
Center for Peace through Culture 137 Front St., Housatonic, MACenter for Peace Through Culture is hosting an upcoming exhibition and coinciding workshops to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of working together as a community. Caps 4 Art, by artist and climate activist Camilo Cárdenas, will open…
Bluegrass at Lake Mansfield: Special Summer Fundraiser for GBLC
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for the exciting return of Bluegrass at the Lake! This lively community gathering will once again feature the bluegrass trio of Kate Roblin on fiddle, Sam Clement on guitar, and Dave Lawlor on mandolin. The…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
Birding at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExplore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…