Family Fall Discovery Hike on The Old Mill Trail
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAWhat trees turn red? How about yellow or orange? Autumn is the perfect time for an inquisitive walk through the woods. Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration along the Old Mill Trail in Dalton. The trail is…
Uprooting Invasives
Monterey Community Center 468 Main Rd. (Rt. 23), Monterey, MAHow can we conquer the aggressive plants that strive to overtake our gardens, fields, shorelines, and roadsides thereby endangering our native plants and animals? Wayne Mezitt, Chair of the Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group and Past President of the American…
Nature’s Playground at Dyken Pond Center
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYGrafton – Visit your new outdoor play area at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Saturday, September 30 from 1pm – 3pm. Let your imagination run wild alongside fairy houses, an eagle’s nest, a tee-pee, a mud kitchen and…
Run For The Hills 10K/5K
Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Rd., Great Barrington, MAJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for the 13th Annual Run for the Hills! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the peak fall foliage and help GBLC raise the funds needed to promote conservation,…
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Walk Through an Old Growth Forest at Ice Glen Ravine (Housatonic Heritage Walks)
Goodrich Memorial Park 2 Park Street, Stockbridge, MA, United StatesJoin this small excursion with Chelsey Simmons from Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) through one of the oldest forests in Massachusetts, where you'll walk among trees that are hundreds of years old and through a lush landscape of boulders thick…
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…
The Geology of Gill and Vicinity: The Best Place in the World to Study Geology
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAProfessor Emeritus Richard Little presents his new 25-minute movie, The Geology of Gill and Vicinity: The Best Place in the World To Study Geology. Dive into the deep history preserved in our local rocks and landscape. Learn about the birth…
Growing Solar, Protecting Nature
To chart a path towards building all the solar energy Massachusetts needs — without sacrificing the nature is has— Mass Audubon has teamed up with Harvard Forest to analyze Massachusetts’ pathways for future solar development in a new report: Growing…
Housatonic Heritage: A Walk Into the Past at Steepletop (BNRC)
Steepletop Reserve 648 New Marlborough-Monterey Rd., New Marlborough, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for one of the last Housatonic Heritage Walks of 2023! At 1,230 acres, Steepletop Reserve is the Berkshire Natural Resources Council’s largest reserve, containing five miles of marked and maintained trails, all on easy grades.…
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…
Restoring Old Growth Characteristics Webinar
OnlineOld-growth forests were once the predominant natural condition across New England and New York before European settlement; however, it is now one of the rarest. Though new old-growth forests cannot be created, there is an opportunity through both passive and…
Seeds, Nuts and Berries
OnlineFall is a great time to take a closer look at all the ways plants ensure their next generation successfully develops and thrives. We will explore the inner workings of seeds, nuts, berries, drupes, and more as we review how…
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.…
Wild Book Club
New Marlborough, MAA free book club just for women, led by Tes Reed. The “book” this month is actually a recent episode of the Tim Ferriss Show in which Tim interviews Boyd Varty, a humble, funny, and charming South African lion tracker…
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.…
Harvest Festival 2023
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAMark your calendars for the Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these two days, the 24-acre Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of…