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…
Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Celebration
Housatonic Meadows State Park 90 US-7, Sharon, CTJoin the Housatonic River Commission, HVA, and partners for a picnic to celebrate the recent designation of the Housatonic as a Partnership Wild and Scenic River! Gather at Housatonic Meadows State Park on Saturday, September 7, from 1-4 p.m. to…
Mt. Greylock Photo Group Meet-Up
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAll ages. For everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph end enjoy our majestic mountain landscapes. Special guest slide show presentation! Duration 90-min. For details visit www.facebook.com/groups/427752957932877 DATE: Saturday, September 7 TIME: 2:30 PM LOCATION: Mount Greylock State…
Letterboxing/Geocaching 101
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAll ages. Discover this treasure-hunting hobby. Guided hike to learn how to use clues and a GPS device, navigate trails and find "treasures boxes". Bring your own GPS device; supplies are limited. Dress for variable weather. Bring bug spray, water,…
Hoosic River Float & Gathering
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin Hoosic River Revival for a fun afternoon of paddling, nature and good company on the river and at Tourists! The River Float runs from 1:30-5:30 pm from North Adams to Williamstown. The Post-Float Gathering at Tourists (915 State Rd,…
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…
Pittsfield Trash & Collection System Info Sessions
City of Pittsfield's new trash and collection system community information sessions DATES: • Monday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Morningside Community School, Cafeteria, 100 Burbank Street • Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Reid Middle School, Auditorium, 950…
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…
Sound Bath Healing Ceremony at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages and abilities. Sound therapy has been used for thousands of years to help promote relaxation, expansion, clearing, and healing. Guided group experience creates collaborative vibrational sound to heal body, mind, and heart, through use of singing bowls,…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “All About Bats: Why is bat conservation needed?” with Jennifer Longsdorf of MassWildlife
Online/In PersonJoin BEAT online or in person at our Environmental Leadership & Education Center for the September 2024 Berkshire Green Drinks event featuring Jennifer Longsdorf of MassWildlife. Bats are fascinating and unique creatures that play a critical role in many environments…
The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home with Danae Wolfe
OnlineClimate change and biodiversity loss are creating existential threats to people and nature. But we can help. In this presentation, you’ll learn about how traditional landscape management is contributing to climate change and biodiversity loss and discover small steps we…
Pittsfield Trash & Collection System Info Sessions
City of Pittsfield's new trash and collection system community information sessions DATES: • Monday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Morningside Community School, Cafeteria, 100 Burbank Street • Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Reid Middle School, Auditorium, 950…
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…
2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACelebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…
“Lichens: Their Roles in Nature and Their Secrets” with Kay Hurley at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MADiscover the fascinating world of lichens with Kay Hurley at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day. Join us for an engaging exploration of these remarkable underdogs of the fungal world. Kay will reveal the surprising roles lichens play in the lives…
“From Stigma to Significance: Arthropods and Us” with Professor Bugman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAAt the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, Bryan "Professor Bugman" Man will talk about why it’s more important than ever to learn about, understand, and embrace the largest and most diverse group of animals our world has ever seen. Arthropods often…
“Native Plants as Insect Habitat” with Charley Eiseman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACharley Eiseman will present "Native Plants as Insect Habitat" at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, or Bioblitz. Each native plant species has a suite of host-specific insects that depend on it for food. Even allowing a single "weed" to grow…
Fall Fright Night Hike at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAges 8 and up. A chilling hike celebrates the Harvest Moon. Hear compelling local tales and strange legends of the season along this easy-moderate 1.5-mile spooky walk. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, bug spray, wear sturdy shoes and dress for…
“Moth Mystique: Illuminating the Dark Side of Winged Wonders” with Carla Rhodes at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin the dark side with conservation photographer and moth enthusiast Carla Rhodes for a captivating presentation on the kaleidoscopic world of moths. While showcasing her backyard moth photography, Carla will share why moths are essential to our ecosystem, and how…