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The Science of Saw-whet Owls

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Small, secretive, and nocturnal, Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) are one of the most common – and most elusive – owls in Northern forests. In the fall of 2022, the Harris Center established a saw-whet banding station on SuperSanctuary lands as part…

Log Lunch: “Innovations in Energy Efficiency”

The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United States

Log Lunch: “Enhancement & Innovation in Residential Energy Efficiency, and How to Get Involved”  Angel Ortiz ’17,  Project Officer, Weatherization Assistance Program, Office of Community Energy Programs, US Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/ RESERVE YOUR LUNCH SPOT HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aea728a3f9c07-loglunch1#/ Following his talk, Angel will…

Event Series Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

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

Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in February to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week you'll discover new…

Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Backyard and Beyond with Russ Cohen

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Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes and Cary Memorial Library. Native plants aren’t just for insects; many people find them delicious too! Plants that can nourish both groups provide an additional incentive for us to plant them in our yards and…

Event Series Senior Snowshoes

Senior Snowshoes

DAR State Forest 78 Cape St., Goshen, United States

Hilltown 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…

Winter Break Snowshoe Hike at Dyken Pond

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

For all ages and skill levels. Snowshoe along the picturesque shoreline of Dyken Pond searching the forest for animal sign and other seasonal wonders. Free snowshoe loans available for youth with accompanying adult. Adult rentals - $5 per ½ day.…

Land as Climate Solution for the Berkshires

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MA

Jenny Hansel, President, Berkshire Natural Resources Council This event is part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series Spring 2024 "Greening New England" Event recordings will be available after the talk on MCLA ENVI Youtube Presentations will be broadcast on Northern Berkshire…

Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Beavers

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

Learn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…

Event Series Winter Tree Identification Hike

Winter Tree Identification Hike

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

For 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…

10 x 10 Festival: Winter Tree Identification Walk

Springside Park Pittsfield, MA

Many find trying to identify a tree during winter to be a daunting endeavor. With the absence of leaves, flowers, and fruit, it can appear as though there are no distinguishable characteristics to help with identification. But this is far…

Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure

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

Join DCR staff for a tracking adventure. Find out who has been outside in the snow. Investigate the mysterious signs that wildlife leave behind. Bundle up! For ages 3–8 with a parent or guardian. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet…

Composting Workshop: Making Healthy Soil for Healthy Food

Lee Library 100 Main St, Lee, MA, United States

Mary Stucklen, owner of TOMMY’s Composting Service, and Linda Cysz from the Lee Land Trust will share their knowledge and experience about recycling food waste to generate nutrient dense soil and keeping food waste out of the trash. Free and…

Family Friendly Outdoor Activities

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

For all ages. Free. Come out and join the Mount Greylock State Reservation for an afternoon of winter activities, including snow tubing for the little ones (bring a soft-sided sled if you have one), a snowshoe demo by NeviTREK Handmade…

Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up & Training

Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United States

Join Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid populations on local public properties in Williamstown. Survey will be along the Harmon Pond Trail. The whole walk will be slow paced and ~1.5 miles. No experience…

Full Moon Owl Prowl

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Celebrate your local nocturnal feathered friends during Williamstown Rural Lands’ Owl Prowl! Meet live owls and learn about the adaptations that make them such superb hunters of the night with Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, enjoy owl themed crafts and…

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