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Event Series Winter Tree Identification Hike

Winter Tree Identification Hike

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

For 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…

Family Winter Exploration Walk

Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United States

What do animals do when it snows? Where do insects go in the winter? How do animals find food? Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore winter animal adaptations at Berlin Mountain on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk.…

Event Series Winter Wildlife Tracking

Winter Wildlife Tracking

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

WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING For ages 8 and up. Join guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail, rough terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction…

Event Series Mindfulness Forest Walk

Mindfulness Forest Walk

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

Free 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, MA

For 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…

Family Friendly Winter Walk

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

For all ages. Join walk guide Sandy to invite present moment awareness, reduce stress, and gain inspiration by incorporating elements of meditation and mindful breathing. FREE for all ages and skill levels. Dress for winter weather. Pre-registration required at (413)…

Going Against the Flow: The History of Montague’s Navigational Canal

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

The Connecticut River used to be navigable. Come learn about the original canal connecting Montague City to what is now Turners Falls and why it was important for moving molasses! Meet in the Great Hall. DATE: Saturday, January 27 TIME:…

Winter Ecology & Wildlife Hike/Snowshoe with Aimee Gelinas

Northwest Park 145 Lang Road, Windsor, CT

Winter Ecology and Wildlife Tracking hike/snowshoe at Northwest Park Windsor, CT Sunday January 28th 1-3pm.  Join naturalist Aimee Gelinas M.Ed, Director and co-founder of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center on a Winter Ecology Hike (or Snowshoe-snow conditions permitting) through Northwest Park.…

“Burned” Film Screening and Roundtable Talk

Cummington Community House 33 Main St, Cumminton, MA, United States

"Burned" Film Screening and Roundtable Talk 3:00 p.m. Sunday January 28th at the Cummington Community House 33 Main Street Cummington Snow date: Feb 4th Join Cummington Trees for a screening of the film “Burned” by Cummington native son, filmmaker Alan…

New Hope for Ash: Breeding EAB-Resistant Trees

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The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that has decimated ash trees throughout North America, dramatically changing the face of our forests — but new research offers hope for the future of ash on our landscape. Join Rachel…

Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Groundhogs

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

Learn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

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

Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATES: Fridays,…

Wildlife Signs and Tree Bark/Señales de fauna y corteza de árbol

The Boulders Dalton, MA

Follow the signs along the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Each sign shares interesting and fun information to engage in observation and discovery! This is offered in English and Español. The self-guided Easy Naturalist: Wildlife Sign and Tree Bark walk will be…

Winter Botany Workshop

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

What are those dried stalks in your yard, along the trail, in the meadow? Join Dr. Robin Sears and peers to explore and identify some of these vestiges of spring and summer wildflowers. Fear not! There will be no dichotomous…

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