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Fire Making Workshop

Everyone loves a campfire. We are who we are as modern man because we discovered fire. Join Tes in this workshop where you will learn to make a one-match fire using only material from the earth. Experience and try your…

Birding at Sheep Hill: Spring Migration

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Join Williamstown Rural Land for a leisurely birding experience at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown) with former Audubon chapter president and Williamstown local Tommy Richey. Walk will start at the farmhouse - looking for birds in the willows…

Bird Watching with Greg Ward and Chip Blake

Steepletop Reserve 648 New Marlborough-Monterey Rd., New Marlborough, MA

Birds are delightful to look at in any season, but never more so than mid-May when many species from the subtropics are moving through the Berkshires, on their way to their breeding grounds farther north.  Meet at the Steepletop parking…

Wild Acres Fishing Derby

Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MA

xr:d:DAGBSR7v7nY:30,j:329187320798688263,t:24041115 The City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission has announced that they and Lyon Aviation will sponsor a FREE Fishing Derby for youth 14 and under Saturday, May 11 at the Wild Acres Conservation Area (rain or shine). Volunteer support will…

Garlic Mustard Pull

Bidwell Park Route 23, Monterey, MA

It’s that time of year, when the invasive garlic mustard plants are showing off their little white flowers, and are easy to spot! Join the Monterey Native Plants Working Group in a Garlic Mustard Pull at the recently planted Bidwell Park,…

Kestrels, Owls and Migratory Birds in the Berkshires with Ben Nickley

Tyringham Town Hall 116 Main Road, Tyringham, MA

https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bird-poster-3.25.24.pdf The Hop Brook Community Club Presents: Kestrals, Owls, and Migratory Birds in the Berkshires Ben Nickley, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bird Observatory will discuss BBO's bird conservation and monitoring efforts in South County. Free Admission. Freewill offering to…

Understanding Governing Structures

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What: Understanding Governing Structures Join the conversation and bring your questions on zoning, ordinances, public works, land development, who to contact for contamination, what the county commission is, and when do I reach out to them versus my municipality. Also,…

Including Land in your Financial Plans

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Join a panel of local northern Berkshire experts and landowners at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd.) to learn about tools that can help you accomplish your goals, whether they are minimizing taxes, generating lifetime income, passing property to the next…

Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills Weekend Getaway

Families & Adults: Join Earthwork Programs + a community of beginners and experienced alike for the Outdoor Adventure & Wilderness Skills Weekend Getaway Workshops! Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, in Conway, MA. Registration is required (www.earthworkprograms.com). 5 Workshops:…

Lake Mansfield Forest and Trail Volunteer Day

Lake Mansfield Great Barrington

Volunteers will collect litter, remove invasive species, and refresh trail blazes as well as trim and tidy the Christian Hill Trail entrance. Plan to Park on Welcome Street and Meet at the Christian Hill Trail Entrance. A guided forest walk…

“Kiss the Ground” Documentary Screening & Film Discussion

Lee Library 100 Main St, Lee, MA, United States

https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kiss-the-Ground-Film-Learning-Event-Lee-Library-May-2024.pdf Sponsored by the Lee Greener Gateway Committee and held at the Lee Library in the J. Peter Scolforo Gallery/Meeting Room. Explore the subject of regenerating the world's soils to stabilize earth's climate, restore lost ecosystems, & create abundant food…

Spring Wildflower Walk

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

Enjoy a spring stroll through the northern hardwood forest at Berlin Mountain with botanist Robin Sears and naturalist Dana Williams of Williamstown Rural Lands to see what spring ephemerals are out and learn about these hardy early flowers. This will…

“Kiss the Ground” Screening & Panel Discussion

The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MA

Berkshire Community Land Trust’s Farmsteads for Farmers will present a short educational version of Kiss the Ground, a compelling film about regenerative farming and climate impact. Considered by many to be the “Most Important Film You’ll Ever Watch,” Kiss the…

NAACC Aquatic Connectivity Field Training Day (BEAT Volunteer Opportunity)

Multiple Locations Outdoors

Contribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Natural, free-flowing waterways create ideal habitats for numerous wildlife species, particularly cold-water fish. However, culverts—those concrete, metal, or plastic pipes that allow streams and rivers to pass under roads—can hinder the movement…

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