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8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference

Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MA

Learn 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,…

Art Naturally: Leaf Printing

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

Discover nature and history through story, poetry, and art in a series of free art programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. Capture the fall foliage season…

Lenox Fix-It-Fair

Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA

FALL  FIX-IT FAIR Bring your still useful things that you can’t fix to volunteers! Volunteers lend a hand – FOR FREE – to repair clothing and regular household goods. Let the Kids Table help fix kids’ stuff! From 1 to 4pm at…

Fall Spanish Language Hike

This hike is specifically offered to Spanish speakers and those interested in Spanish immersion. The entire trail, mostly flat terrain, is 5 km, or 3 miles, and offers beautiful views of the eastern section of the Housatonic River. Difficulty: Easy, 1.4…

“Farming While Black” Film Screening and Discussion

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

Berkshire International Film Festival presents Farming While Black, directed by Mark Decena, as part of the 7th annual Environmental Film Focus Series in partnership with Triplex Cinema Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black…

Event Series Birding at the Mount

Birding at the Mount

The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

Explore 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, MA

https://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…

Event Series Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

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

Join 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…

STEAM Challenge Night

Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA

On October 22, Flying Cloud Institute along with the Berkshire STEM Pipeline and Hancock Shaker Village, will be hosting a night of hands-on science and arts exploration for students in grades K-8! The event coincides with Massachusetts’ 7th Annual STEM…

Old Mill Trail Reopening Ceremony

Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MA

Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council to celebrate the recently completed renovations at Old Mill Trail with a FREE, public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the trail’s newly upgraded parking…

Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting

Polish Falcon Club 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Bel 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…

Remarkable River Potluck 2024

Stanton Hall Huntington, MA

The Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Invites YOU!! Community members, Volunteers and River enthusiasts to come celebrate!! Feasting, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Slideshow & Sharing 7:30 -8:30 The Wild & Scenic Summer Intern’s will be sharing their adventures & explorations…

Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

KIDLEIDOSCOPE STORY HOUR: 10/4: Squirrels; 10/18: Bear; 10/25: Bats For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather…

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