Talks on the Hill: Stories of Invasion: When Non-native Plants Invade
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA +1 moreFrom the plants we bring in on purpose to the plants that are accidentally introduced and then become pests, invasive plants have numerous stories of how they got here and spread, their impact and what we might do about them.…
Info Session with Scott Jackson: Wildlife Connectivity and Getting Trained in the NAACC Protocol
OnlineJoin UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson for this BEAT-organized info session about the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) and learn how you can contribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Free-flowing waterways provide better habitat for many wildlife…
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…
Reading the Winter Woods
Reading the Winter Woods: Animal Tracking, Winter Tree ID, Fire Making, Wild Tea Join skilled naturalist and guide Tes Reed in the woods to explore the winter landscape and reveal the hidden stories of the wild. Identify animal tracks and signs;…
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…
An Introduction to PFAS
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MAThis week's presentation is “ An Introduction to PFAS” and will be given by Jeffrey Arps. For over 30 years, Jeffrey has worked on the assessment and remediation of properties impacted by releases of metals, petroleum compounds and chlorinated solvents,…
Shorebirds in Modern Times: Two Centuries of Art, Science, and Conservation
OnlineSubhankar Banerjee has traveled the world, doing archival and field research (and photography) on shorebirds. His journeys have taken him across the United States to field locations in Alaska, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Mexico, and internationally to the Sundarban Tiger…
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…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Frogs
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAFor ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great…
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 & Easy Walk 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.…
Let’s Get Growing Workshop
Westfield South Middle School 30 West Silver Street, Westfield, MAFeaturing 8 classes designed to educate and empower the home gardener, plus raffle, marketplace fair, ask a master gardener, refreshments, soil testing. See flyer for details and class choices. Cost $30, register online DATE: Saturday, March 23 TIME: 8:00 AM…
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…
Mindfulness Forest Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFree for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Space is limited, pre-registration required…
Family Friendly Outdoor Activities
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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…
I’m Not Playin’: Introducing Black & Brown Urban Youth to Nature
Flying Deer Nature Center 122 Daley Rd., East Chatham, NYSpeaker Series talk with Vanessa Baehr, presented by Flying Deer Nature Center Join an inspiring and enlightening event as Flying Deer instructor Vanessa Baehr shares insights into the challenges and rewards of introducing Black and Brown youth from urban communities…
Planting for Climate Resilience Q&A with Wild Seed Project
OnlineWild Seed Project's 2024 Guide is all about Planting for Climate Resilience, and they want to hear from you, their community, about the questions you have regarding caring for plants and other life in a changing world. Wild Seed Project…
Creating and Enhancing Native Bee Habitat in Your Garden With Heather Holm
OnlineThere is a great deal that home gardeners can do to provide habitat for our native bees without sacrificing other garden goals. When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and…
Conservation in Your Community – 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…
How Wildlife is Responding to Climate Change in the Northeast
OnlineClimate change is having strong impacts on the ecosystems of the northeastern U.S. As snowpack declines, summers dry, falls flood, and temperatures soar, species struggle to keep up. Alexej Sirén and Toni Lyn Morelli have been working with federal and…