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.…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
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.…
Snowshoe/hike: Fauna, flora, winter ecology, and tracking
Chapel Brook, Ashfield MAJoin naturlist and director of Tamarack Hollow, Aimee Gelinas, for this free nature program at Chapel Brook in Ashfield, MA, on Saturday, December 31, from 10 AM – 1 PM. Registration required for all Tamarack Hollow nature programs; snowshoe rentals…
First Day Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Ecology, Trees and Tracking Snowshoe Program
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MAJoin naturalist & Director of Tamarack Hollow Aimee Gelina for this New Year snowshoe adventure! You'll. learn about forest ecology, trees, and tracking. DATE: Sunday, January 1 TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM LOCATION: Tamarack Hollow, Windsor, MA COST: $20/person Registration required for…
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…
First Day Hike
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Josh Pulito and Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center for their first Family Fitness Foray of the year! Start the New Year off in the outdoors with this easy-paced 2-mile hike. Free for all ages who can walk 2 miles.…
First Day Winter Wildlife Tracking and Tree Identification: Snowshoe/Hike
Notchview Reservation 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MAThis round trip, 2-mile trek on the Hume Brook Trail will be led by naturalist guide and Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center Director Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Learn how to identify wildlife tracks, signs of wildlife, spruce-fir forest ecology, and…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
Winter Tree Identification, The Boulders, Dalton
The Boulders Dalton, MAEnjoy a hike on The Boulders Blue Trail while you get to know trees up close and personal. In this program, you will learn about techniques to help identify trees in the winter and discuss some of the adaptations that…
Campfire Series: Wetland Walk
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYHike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) to a wetland and enjoy s'mores by a toasty campfire and cozy lean-to before heading back out of the woods at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center! All ages that can hike 1.5 miles are…
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…
Bridging Remote Sensing, Participatory Science, and Wetlands Programs: A Free ELI Workshop
Online/ZoomParticipatory science groups can be valuable partners in the collection and/or interpretation of wetland data. Remote sensing provides new opportunities but may require additional time, funds, and skillsets many programs do not have. To promote creative collaboration between participatory science…
Input Opportunity on the state’s Environmental Justice Strategy
Online/ZoomThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs ("EEA") invites all Commonwealth residents to attend and participate in its public listening sessions focusing on the secretariat-wide draft Environmental Justice Strategy. These public listening sessions are meant to gather information relevant…