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! During the month of May, we will lead our weekly excursions into Burbank Park on Sundays at 1:00 PM to cut and pull hardy kiwi…
Family History in the Park
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for ages 12 and older. Ever thought about your family history? Discover helpful tips on genealogy in celebration of National Preservation Month. Join a genealogist expert from the Berkshire Family History Association (BFHA) for an informative PowerPoint show on…
Knowing Your Landscape: Wetlands Specialist Site Visit
Come learn on the land with Andre-Anne Chenaille, a wetlands specialist at Guntlow & Associates, Inc. We will explore local wetlands ecosystems while discussing the importance of wetlands to our local environment, when you would employ the services of a…
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…
EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council Meeting
ZoomPlease join us on zoom for a meeting to discuss the wellbeing of our watershed! Get updates on remediation of the Housatonic River, its floodplains, and other properties that were contaminated by the General Electric Company's PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). These…
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 Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Join fellow hikers to share in the joy of the great outdoors! Dress appropriately for weather; hiking poles and traction devices for boots, trails could be…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAJoin 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.…
Guided Hike: Flora’s Glen
Distance: ~4 miles Difficulty: Moderate / strenuous Hike Leader: Dusty Griffin Where: Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd. Williamstown) We begin by climbing up the “Rosenburg Ramble” trail on Sheep Hill to unpaved Bee Hill Rd., and then enter the Fitch Memorial Woodlands to follow…
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.…
BIPOC Friction Fire Campout
The BIPOC friction fire workshop is an overnight experience to learn and practice the art of fire birthing. The group will participate in a land walk to identify trees and other materials to make a bow drill kit. Participants will…
Kids in Kayaks at the Westside Block Party
Westside Legends is hosting a block party at Riverway Park in Pittsfield on Saturday, May 27th. There will be food, games, live music, and free ice cream sponsored by Crescent Creamery, Dery Funeral Home, Carr Hardware, and Blue Q. BEAT…
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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationAdventurous quests invite you to search for natural “treasures” along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE: Every…
A Tower of Remembrance
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for all ages. This Memorial Day Weekend explore and honor the story of Mount Greylock’s historic Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. This 93-foot tall monument, crowned with a beacon light, is the Commonwealth’s tribute to those who gave their…
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! During the month of May, we will lead our weekly excursions into Burbank Park on Sundays at 1:00 PM to cut and pull hardy kiwi…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Tour the Northeast Schoolhouse and Part of the Northeast District
981 Summit Road 981 Summit Road, Richmond, MA, United StatesPart of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Join Gloria Morse and…