Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
Birding at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExplore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions 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…
Tree Identification Walk at Lower Bowker’s Woods (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Lower Bowker's Woods 16 Glendale Middle Rd, Glendale, MA, United StatesJoin Chelsey Simmons of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) will lead a tree identification walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods to learn key characteristics of common trees in western Massachusetts and get tips to help identify them. The 1-mile trail meanders…
Rediscovering the Lost Mill Villages of West Pittsfield: Stearnsville, Barkerville, and the Tillotson Osceola Mill
BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United Stateshttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mill-Village-Tour-Color.pdf Learn the rich history of the Mill Villages of West Pittsfield and the Southwest Branch of the Housatonic River. Mills date back to 1768 and provided virtually all of the social and economic growth of the area in the…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
Letterboxing/Geocaching 101
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAll ages. Discover this treasure-hunting hobby. Guided hike to learn how to use clues and a GPS device, navigate trails and find "treasures boxes". Bring your own GPS devices; supplies are limited. Dress appropriately for weather. Bring bug spray, water,…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
Birding at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExplore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAExplore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
Fire Making Workshop
Everyone loves a campfire. We are who we are as modern man because we discovered fire. Join Tes in this workshop where you will learn to make a one-match fire using only material from the earth. Experience and try your…
GE/Pittsfield Housatonic River Site – EPA Public Meeting on Airborne PCBs and PCB Air Sampling
Lee Middle & High School 300 Greylock St., Lee, MAEPA has scheduled a public meeting on airborne PCBs and PCB air sampling at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site for Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the auditorium at the Lee Middle and High School (300 Greylock Street,…
Rescue Raptors Orientation for New Volunteers
OnlineInterested in helping your town or city rescue raptors and other wildlife by reducing the use of rat poison? Join Mass Audubon to learn more about the risks of these poisons, the alternative rodent control options, and how Mass Audubon…
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…
Mt. Greylock Photo Group Meet-Up
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages and skill levels. Start times vary. Everyone who loves nature and photograph majestic mountain landscapes! Program duration up to 2.5 hours. For more details call or visit www.facebook.com/groups/427752957932877 DATE: Saturday, October 12 LOCATION: Mount Greylock State Reservation
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…