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Springside Park Cleanup & Community Day

Springside Park Pittsfield, MA

Give back to the community and the environment by joining the 34th Annual Springside Park Fall Cleanup & Community Day! After cleaning up, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Springside Park Master Plan with music, free food & treats, crafts,…

Amphibian + Reptile Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day

April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremont

Join Professor Tom Tyning, an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England’s natural history, for a guided herp walk at the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day. As part of the biological surveys, Tom will lead folks through…

“Backyard Leafminers” with Charley Eiseman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day

April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremont

Charley Eiseman will speak about leafminers — insect larvae that spend at least part of their lives feeding between the thin, outer (epidermal) layers of leaves — at the 14th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day, or Bioblitz. In North America, leafminers…

Owl Prowl Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day

April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremont

Join Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an evening owl prowl during the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). Rene will lead participants on the edge of wooded areas to try and determine who-who-who might be out there…

Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day

April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South Egremont

Join Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an early morning bird walk during the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This walk is one of many activities happening during this year’s Berkshire Bioblitz that’s taking place on September…

Housatonic Heritage Walks

Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

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

For 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.…

Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

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

For 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…

Event Series Tuesday Treks

Tuesday Treks

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

Join 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…

Event Series Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark

Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark

The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MA

Join naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…

DPU Hearing: Housatonic Water Works Company’s rate increase request

Monument Mountain Regional High School 600 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on Housatonic Water Works Company's rate increase request. Any person interested in commenting on this matter may appear at the public hearing or file written comments…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United States

Every 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.…

Clean Energy Incentives For All: Public Forum

Westfield State University

The Forum’s goal is to highlight existing MA and federal clean energy incentives for individuals, homeowners, renters, businesses, municipalities and nonprofits. Attendees will learn how to access these federal and state tax-based incentives that are available for implementing cleaner means…

Advocacy Grassroots Summit – Mass Audubon Climate Champions

Virtual meeting to begin planning to launch a series of home-rule petitions to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in communities across the state. Mass Audubon will give you the training you need to launch a campaign in your town…

Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC Online Program

Online

Make the most of the Berkshires this autumn! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) staff and other enthusiasts to discuss trails and reserves you can visit during the 2023 harvest and foliage season. They'll mention a few can't-miss longtime beloved…

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