Run for the Hills 5k & 10k
Kilpatrick Athletic Center 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MARun for the Hills, the Great Barrington Land Conservancy’s traditional road race is on! Come join us on Sunday, October 13 to enjoy our 10K and 5K routes through the rolling Berkshire Hills. Runners and walkers of all ages and…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
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…
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAExplore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
Rescue Berkshires Wildlife From Rodenticides
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States +1 morePhoto Barred Owl By Kristin Foresti Rescue Berkshires Wildlife from Rodenticides Wednesday, October 16 • 5:30–7:00 pm Hybrid event at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 W Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 or Register to join via Zoom. Raptors, coyotes, and…
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…
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAExplore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MALearn about native birds, turtles, caves, and more at the Eighth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The event, which features fascinating presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors,…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
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…
EV Ride & Drive
UMass Amherst Transit Compound 185 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Amherst-EV-Flyer.pdf Visit and sit in a variety of EVs and speak with owners to learn more about how an EV can fit into your life. Take a closer look at the e-bus, and have lunch from favorite campus food trucks…
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…
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAExplore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting
Polish Falcon Club 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesBel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting Invitation 10.23.24 https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Notice-of-Bel-Air-Dam-Updates-and-upcoming-community-meeting-Sep-2024.pdf The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR) Office of Dam Safety (ODS) and City of Pittsfield have partnered to design and permit removal of the Bel Air Dam (MA1061), located…
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…
Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour
Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season. Come prepared for a hike in…