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Arbor Day Tree Party and Park Cleanup

Durant Park 30 John Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Join the City of Pittsfield for a fun-filled family day of tree planting and park cleanup! Free trees on a first-come, first-serve bases, followed by a planting demonstration on how to plant & care for your new tree. Have fun…

Woods Walk: Forest Health and Climate Resilience at Pelham Lake Park

Pelham Lake Park Town Park Rd, Rowe, MA, United States

Rowe residents and the public are invited to join a woods walk to tour Pelham Lake Park in Rowe. Forester Alex Barrett, town staff, Mass Audubon ecologists, and Indigenous leaders will run the walk to discuss the property's current climate-smart…

Family-Friendly Trail Hike

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

Enjoy a family-friendly trail hike on the Bradley Farm Trail. For all ages. Suitable for families with children able to walk one to three miles on an easy-to-moderate trail. Be prepared for variable weather, dress in layers, and wear sturdy…

Lenox Tree Crawl

Lenox Library 18 Main St., Lenox, MA

Join us for the Lenox Tree Crawl! We will meet in the Lenox Library Roche Reading Park and Lenox Land Trust members Bill Gop and Jeannie Schnackenberg will take us on a tour of the newly tagged trees on Main…

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

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: Every…

Movie Matinee: The Civilian Conservation

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

Join DCR Mount Greylock for a showing of a PBS American Experience film, now celebrating the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). During the 1930s Great Depression, the CCC labored to improve the Nation’s parks. A talk following relates the work of…

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…

Vernal Pool Plunge Webinar

Online

Join the Hilltown Land Trust in learning about the certification process and ecology of vernal pools with naturalist Charely Eiseman. Vernal pools are fragile ecosystems. In order to protect them, Massachusetts has a state certification that restricts certain kinds of…

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.…

Vernal Pool Plunge Walk

Discover the ephemeral wonder of vernal pools with Hilltown Land Trust and naturalist Nellie Wilson! Join us for a walk in the woods where we’ll explore the rich biodiversity within vernal pools. From fairy shrimp to salamanders, these temporary habitats…

Free – $25
Event Series Kidleidoscope Story Hour

Kidleidoscope Story Hour

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

6/30 Turtles For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our  wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a  story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors,  weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Call the…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

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

Join 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.…

Owls and the Full Moon at Dyken Pond

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

Grafton -  Join us to meet a live owl followed by a full moon walk on Friday, May 5 from 7pm – 8:30 pm at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center.  Kelly Martin, a wildlife rehabilitator with over 40 years of…

$3

When Bugs Bite!

Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA

Climate change is increasing mosquito and tick-borne diseases like Lyme and arboviral encephalitis. Disease ecologist Shannon LaDeau will discuss how changing environmental conditions affect tick and mosquito populations and ways to reduce and safeguard yourself so you can enjoy the…

Woods Walk: Forest Health and Climate Resilience at Town Farm Forest

Town Farm Forest 516 Cricket Hill Rd, Conway, MA, United States

Conway residents and the public are invited to join a woods walk to tour Town Farm Forest. Forester Mary Wigmore,  Mass Audubon ecologists, and Indigenous leaders will run the walk to discuss the property’s current forest stewardship climate plan and…

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