Landscaping for Climate Change: Practical Solutions for Managing Your Yard
OnlineAs we look to the future with more rain, associated flooding, and potential periods of drought, how we manage our landscapes can make a difference, not to just your yard but to the health of our community, too. Landscaping using…
The Forest Climate Resilience Program Focus Group – “Developing a Northwestern Massachusetts Virtual Forest Center”
Online/ZoomThe Forest Climate Resilience Program is working in partnership with organizations across Northwestern Massachusetts to develop a Virtual Forest Center (VFC) to support communities to better understand threats to their forests, including climate change, and how forest stewardship can help…
Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
OnlineJoin Climate Action Now for their monthly virtual gathering and hear from guest speakers Mireille Bejjani (Co-Executive Director, Slingshot & Campaign Facilitator, Fix the Grid) & Regine Spector (Associate Professor in Political Science at Umass Amherst). Everyone is welcome! Fix the Grid is…
Tree Talk Tuesdays: Ash and Basswood
OnlineJoin VLT forester Caitlin Cusack to learn to distinguish between ash, basswood, and their look-alikes and discuss the future of these trees in a changing climate. DATE: Tuesday, February 28 TIME: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM LOCATION: Online »REGISTER HERE« COSTS: Free, but…
Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin 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…
Monthly Meeting of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network
Online/ZoomThe Mass Pollinator Network hosts monthly meetings for participants from across the state to exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates about local actions. This is a great opportunity to network and meet people with shared interests. Whether you’re a seasoned community…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Wednesday, except August 24 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Easy-paced, one- to three-mile guided hikes, geared toward seniors but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts! Dress for variable weather and wear sturdy boots.…
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Online/ZoomEvery Wednesday @ 5 p.m. Join Sierra Club Massachusetts leaders on Zoom for a campaign update, every Wednesday at 5pm. This is an opportunity to get plugged into our campaigns, learn about timely issues and ongoing projects, and talk directly…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MAEvery semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
Heat Pumps: “What Can I Do?” webinar series
Online/ZoomAs the climate crisis worsens, many people are asking: What can I do? Where to begin? Try attending one — or all! — of Elders Climate Action (ELA) monthly "What can I do?" webinars. At their March webinar all about…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin 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.…
LEARN! Wildlife Tracking at Stevens Glen
Stevens Glen Lenox Rd, West Stockbridge, MA, United StatesJoin local nature guide and founder of the Rusty Anvil, Raei Bridges, on an outing to look for signs of wildlife at BNRC’s Stevens Glen reserve. Hopefully, we’ll have some snow to look for tracks, but if not, we’ll share…
Williamstown Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM Location: lower Spring Street parking lot in Williamstown This year, the market will feature favorite returning vendors and a variety of new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.…
Contours and Textures in Nature with Julia Morgan
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAExplore using graphite drawing to translate and record what we experience in nature onto the page. Using the senses of sight and touch in particular, participants will examine a variety of objects from nature, and explore ways to record their…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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.…
Animals in Winter
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAdventurous 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:…
Gardening for Wildlife in an Era of Climate Change
OnlineThe evidence is clear: Climate change is here! The effects that scientists have long predicted are occurring and will only intensify in the coming years. What does this mean for our native flora and fauna? And what can one homeowner…
Virtual Summit: Best Practices for Pollinators
OnlineJoin the Xerces Society for the upcoming Pollinator Friendly Summit to discuss the latest on ecologically sound land stewardship practices that promote pollinators. Massachusetts Pollinator Network is partnering with the Pollinator Friendly Alliance to bring folks a three-day line-up of…
Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin 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…