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Making Reparations: Seeding a Just Future

Online/Zoom

As the 50th anniversary of the book Small is Beautiful, 2023 is our opportunity to advance solutions to today's social, economic, and environmental challenges that build on Schumacher’s original vision. To meet this calling, the Schumacher Center is convening a…

BEAT Tracking Club: Wildlife Tracking at April Hill

April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremont

Elia Del Molino will lead a wildlife tracking walk at April Hill, the Greenager's property in South Egremont, on Thursday, February 16, from 3 PM – 5 PM. The walk will happen with or without snow. This walk will be…

LEARN! Wildlife Connections using Trail Cameras

Online/Zoom

Join this Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) online event to learn more about local wildlife. Camera specialist, Sally Naser of CR Wildlife Cams, will discuss using trail cameras to learn about our wildlife neighbors, including those in our own backyards.…

10×10 Festival: Cutting Invasive Hardy Kiwi @ Burbank Park with BEAT

Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United States

Start your weekend off right and help eradicate destructive invasive hardy kiwi at the same time! Gloves and tools will be provided, but we encourage you to bring extra tools if you have them (loppers, pruning sheers, and pruning saws).…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

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

Join 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.…

10×10 Festival: Winter Tree I.D. with BEAT in Springside Park

Springside Park Pittsfield, MA

Learn how to identify your trees throughout all seasons. It may be surprising, but winter is an excellent time for learning tree and shrub identification. The absence of leaves allows us to take a closer look at features that often…

The S’mores Tours: Animal Tracking

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

Hike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) along the shoreline of Dyken Pond in search of animal tracks and enjoy some s’mores by a toasty campfire before heading back out of the woods. All ages welcome that can hike 1 mile. DATE: Saturday, February…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

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

For 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.…

Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

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

For 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…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

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

Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural "treasures" along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE:…

Cabin Fever Story-Time

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

Stop by and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Relax by a cozy hearth fire for entertaining tall tales and remarkable stories of Mount Greylock. Enjoy colorful characters like legendary fisherman Dave Lilly, the counterfeiters of Money Brook Falls, and “The Boys of Bob’s…

10×10 Festival: “What’s Wild in Burbank Park?” with BEAT

Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United States

Come take a walk in Burbank Park with Jane Winn, Executive Director of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). Assuming there is snow on the ground, we will look for wildlife tracks and see if we can determine what each…

Event Series Tuesday Treks

Tuesday Treks

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

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

Explore Wildflowers in the Winter Landscape

Online

Join ecologist Liz Thompson for an exploration of these delicate and beautiful skeletons of summer wildflowers as they appear in winter garb. DATE: Tuesday, February 21 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online »REGISTER HERE« COSTS: Free, but donations are greatly…

Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa: Fair and Stable Utility Pricing

Online/Zoom

Local Energy Advocates Western Mass is excited to present Rep Lindsay Sabadosa on Tuesday, February 21 at 7 PM. She will address the recent rise in electricity prices and discuss her recently introduced bill, HD 3253, An Act to Provide Fair…

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