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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…

Invasive Plant ID Walk at Sheep Hill

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Join Williamstown Rural Lands' Sheep Hill intern, Nikhil DeNatale, for an interpretive walk at Sheep Hill. Learn to identify invasive plants, explore their effects on the ecosystem, and discuss approaches to management at Sheep Hill. The walk will be gentle along…

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.…

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.…

Save Money on an Electric Car: Rebates & Incentives

Online

You can save money on an EV! Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance for this webinar to learn how! Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate…

Electric Vehicles 101

Online

You can save money on an EV! Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance for their popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! They'll cover environmental and…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

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

Join 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.…

Event Series Discover Greylock Hikes

Discover Greylock Hikes

Mount Greylock State Reservation

Hike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include exploring waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Program may also incorporate trail skills, outdoor stewardship, and bear awareness. Free. For all ages. Be…

Guided Hike: Examine Local Effects of Climate Change

Petersburg, NY

Join Williamstown Rural Lands and Williams College Assistant Professor Alice Bradley on this easy-to-moderate hike. It will start at the Taconic Crest Trail before descending Shepherd’s Well Trail to a little-known postcard view of Williamstown, North Adams, and the Hoosac…

Tuning In: The Basics of Bird Language (Kids and Families Program)

Lake Mansfield Great Barrington

Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) to learn the basic components of how to interpret bird sounds, their communication patterns, and their behavior. This allows us to better understand what is happening in the landscape around us. We will take…

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…

Field Lecture on Pollinators & Flowers with Joan Edwards

The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MA

Williams College Professor of Biology Joan Edwards delights us every year with this super informative lecture on flower anatomy and how flowers have adapted to the insect species that pollinate them. This has consistently been one of Bee Friendly Williamstown's…

Where are the Wildlands? The Case for New National Parks

Bascom Lodge 3 Summit Rd., Adams, MA

Michael Kellett, RESTORE: The North Woods, and Susan Masino, Trinity College will discuss where our wildlands are, and review two new publications: “Forest-clearing to create early-successional habitats: Questionable benefits, significant costs” “Wildlands in New England: Past, Present, and Future” Come…

Massachusetts Policy Roundup

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What’s happening with Massachusetts climate policy this year? Green Energy Consumers Alliance's advocates, Anna Vanderspek and Carrie Katan will explain what’s happening and how you can help influence climate policy. Executive director, Larry Chretien, will moderate. DATE: Monday, July 31…

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