Canoeing the Housatonic River
Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThis leisurely paddle will take you through the ecologically rich Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in Lenox. Watch for swallows, herons, kingfishers, muskrats, and signs of beavers along the scenic and meandering Housatonic River and learn about why the waterway…
Guided Hike: Examine the Local Effects of Climate Change
Petersburg, NYJoin Williamstown Rural Lands board member Allen Pope on July 27 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. for a hike along the Taconic Crest & Shepherd's Well Trails while discussing how the local climate has shifted through the history of…
Family Bike Program, Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Routes 7/8 Connector, LanesboroughFree and for all ages. Explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a Park Interpreter and volunteers from the Berkshire Bike Path Council. Learn about bike safety, enjoy bike decorating, receive a FREE bike light and safety check from a local…
Caps For Art Workshops
Center for Peace through Culture 137 Front St., Housatonic, MACenter for Peace Through Culture is hosting an upcoming exhibition and coinciding workshops to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of working together as a community. Caps 4 Art, by artist and climate activist Camilo Cárdenas, will open…
Caps For Art Workshops
Center for Peace through Culture 137 Front St., Housatonic, MACenter for Peace Through Culture is hosting an upcoming exhibition and coinciding workshops to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of working together as a community. Caps 4 Art, by artist and climate activist Camilo Cárdenas, will open…
Field Lecture: Pollinators & Flowers
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MABee Friendly Williamstown. Professor Joan Edwards speaks on the exquisite adaptations of flowers to the insect species that pollinate them. Hand lenses provided. This event is child-friendly and wheelchair-accessible, on unpaved terrain. Meet at picnic tables near the multi-use path…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
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…
Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEnjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…
Cultivating a Sustainable Future: Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Native Lawn with Todd Bittner
OnlineThe Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts monthly presentations by experts in a wide range of topics related to pollinators and how to support them. These are recorded and put on MAPN's Youtube channel. Everyone is welcomed, whether you are a seasoned…
Geocaching 101
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFree for all ages. Looking for a fun way to engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world? This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. No experience necessary. To participate fully, download the free geocaching.com app. Dress…
Beavers and Birds at Pleasant Valley
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe evening is a great time to search for wildlife at Pleasant Valley. In this naturalist-guided hike, learn about the sanctuary's resident beavers and how other animals benefit from the ponds that they create. We will also learn how to…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
Junior Ranger Program at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFor ages 8—12. Free. Junior Rangers is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and learn outdoor recreation skills. Discover the natural and cultural resources of the region. Seven weekly program sessions led by DCR…
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…
Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
“Kiss the Ground” Screening
Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse 539 County Road 13, Old Chatham, NY, United StatesThe actor Woody Harrelson narrates the documentary “Kiss the Ground,” a frenetic but ultimately persuasive and optimistic plan to counter the climate crisis. The film makes a case for the healing power of soil, arguing that its capacity to sequester…
Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MABoreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike at the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA with Naturalist & Director Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high elevation forests and…