Winter Tree Identification
The Boulders Dalton, MAEnjoy a hike at The Boulders while you get to know trees up close and personal. We will learn techniques to help identify trees in the winter and discuss the natural history of some of our more common species of…
Family Self-Guided StoryWalk/Paseo de los cuentos autoguiado
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MAWalk 1 mile and learn about different animal tracks! Animals are all around us. While we may not often see them, we can see signs that they have been there. Some signs might be simple footprints in snow or mud…
Forest Bathing Walk
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAOpen to ages 8 and older. A guided slow and intentional woodland walk to de-stress and re-connect with nature. No previous experience necessary. Dress appropriately for winter weather, wear winter boots (or snowshoes) and hiking poles. Part of the Mountain…
Dam Busters 101: Community Engagement
OnlineLearn about the best practices for gathering community support for dam removal from effective outreach to involving leadership to making compelling economic and public safety appeals. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles…
Virtual Pollinator Habitat Workshop
OnlineIn partnership with MassWildlife, the New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting a free, public webinar on the Conservation and Management of Native Pollinator Habitat. The workshop also offers 2 CEU credits toward professional collection CEUs toward professional…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Second Chance Composting in The Berkshires” with John Pitroff
The Williams Inn 103 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin us either online or in person for the first Berkshire Green Drinks event of 2024 featuring John Pitroff, the owner of Second Chance Composting. Delve into the comprehensive world of composting as John illuminates both residential and commercial aspects,…
Environmental Justice Council Meeting: In-Person/Virtual
OnlineThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Council members will discuss EJ office priorities and strategies during this meeting.…
The Spongy Moth in Our Yards and Forests
Online/In PersonJoin Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a presentation on spongy moths, an invasive forest pest that has recently resurged. Outbreaks of very hungry caterpillars have defoliated trees in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Will this happen again in 2024?…
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…
Log Lunch: Berkhshire Cider Project: A Berkhsire B-Corp Building a Cidery, One Apple at a Time
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesLOG LUNCH: Berkshire Cider Project: A Berkshire B Corp–Building a Cidery, One Apple at a Time. Kat Hand, co-founder. Kat Hand of the Berkshire Cider Project reflects on the first four years of building this small business in the Berkshires, what…
Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
OnlineJoin the Wild Seed Project for a free online winter seed sowing demonstration. Wild Seed Project's Seed Program Director, Emily Baisden, will demonstrate each step of sowing native seeds and talk through best practices and where to find the materials…
NOFA/Mass Winter Conference 2024
Worcester State University 486 Chandler St., Worcester, MAThis one-day event provides a place to learn, gather, and kindle relationships in community with farmers, local food enthusiasts, land care professionals, advocates, elders, young leaders, and everyone in between! With new climate challenges to tackle, we come together in…
Bee Hill Hike/Snowshoe
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore the natural and cultural history of Bee Hill from the age of ancient oceans to modern day. This hike will be approximately 2.5 miles, intermediate through open fields and sugar maple…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesThroughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
Cabin Fever Story Time at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Join Park Interpreter Mike by a warm fire for an entertaining hour of tall tales and remarkable legends from Mount Greylock’s past. Stop by, sit awhile, and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Hot cocoa provided. DATES:…
Winter Ecology, Tracking, and Tree ID Hike with Aimee Gelinas
Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MAWinter Ecology Tracking and Tree ID program at Yokun Ridge South/Burbank Trail, Lenox, MA. January 15th 12-3pm Join Naturalist Aimee Gelinas M.Ed, Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center for a roundtrip 3-mile hike to learn about winter ecology, identifying…
Bark: Identifying Trees in Winter
OnlineJoin Michael Wojtech, author of Bark: A Field Guide to Trees of the Northeast, to sharpen your tree identification skills and learn how to identify New Hampshire trees by their bark alone. January 18 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.…
Behind the Scenes: Trail Work at BNRC
OnlineIn this free BNRC-hosted online event Tyler Fogg, Assistant Director of Stewardship, will share a summary of BNRC's 2023 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…