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…
Log Lunch: Food Systems Transformation and Climate Change: Are We Losing Ground?
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United States“Food Systems Transformation and Climate Change: Are We Losing Ground?” Log Lunch talk with Bernie Kluger ’94, Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of Agriculture. Everyone is welcome at Log Lunch: locally-grown vegetarian homemade lunch and talk is $3. Online…
Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAEasy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATES: Fridays,…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
What Mammal is That? Identification & Sign
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAWhy do ermine turn white in the winter? How can you tell if a porcupine is nearby? Join mammal enthusiasts Doug Lister & Dana Williams from Williamstown Rural Lands to answer these questions through a hands-on exploration of all things…
Forum: Environmental Justice and Building Our New Grid – Where Should It All Go?
Online/In PersonJoin the MA Environmental Justice Legislative Table to discuss the elephant in the room- how do we build the renewable distributed electric grid we need fast, while not repeating the mistakes of the past? Learn more about our vision for…
Winter Wonderland Activity Day
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Join the Mount Greylock State Reservation for a fun-packed time of winter activities. Winter crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, and sledding if snow permits. Designed as self-guided activities but also led by a Park Interpreter. Bring your…
Great Hall Exhibit: On the Ground and in the Air and in Between
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAArtist, Amy Dawn Kotel’s exhibit asks: “What do we see and how do we perceive our earth and all who dwell here?” See beauty and strangeness from different angles. DATE: Tuesday, January 23 - Friday, February 23 LOCATION: Great Falls…
Massachusetts Climate Impacts & Solutions – Conserving Nature Close to Home Series
OnlineHow can you make the world a better place for people and wildlife? This free online series by Mass Audubon will explore what you can do in your community to address climate change by supporting nature. Learn how climate change…
Senior Snowshoes
DAR State Forest 78 Cape St., Goshen, United StatesHilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures on a series of senior snowshoe treks. Attend for a one-to-three mile snowshoe (or hike if there is not enough snow cover) along beautiful trails in the DAR State Forest in…
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup: CCC Meeting
Online/In Person +1 moreThe next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 24, from 6:00–8:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at the Lee Middle & High School Cafeteria (300 Greylock St, Lee, MA 01238) and…
Qi Gong/Tai Chi
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guide Jeanne. Enhance overall optimal health and longevity. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable, appropriate winter clothing. Program held indoors, or outdoors in…
If These Artworks Could Talk!
OnlineIf These Artworks Could Talk! Glimpses into the Art, Artists and Collectors Behind the Museum's Collection Look at some of the treasures of bird art in Mass Audubon’s art collection, spanning several centuries, and many genres. Hear the stories of…
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…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Family Winter Exploration Walk
Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesWhat do animals do when it snows? Where do insects go in the winter? How do animals find food? Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore winter animal adaptations at Berlin Mountain on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk.…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAWINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING For ages 8 and up. Join guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail, rough terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction…