Carbon Countdown 2023
On Tuesday evening, May 16 at 7 pm, via Zoom, Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer will focus on an equitable and sustainable future: A Vision for Massachusetts. Her talk will be followed by four brief introductions to local community driven initiatives (see below) on…
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…
BIPOC Forest Bathing Immersion
These are all BIPOC wilderness trips in the Green Mountains of Vermont, recurring throughout the summer and autumn. Spend 4 days learning the basics of backpacking and camping in a non-competitive space centered around rest and collective accountability. Together we…
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Series
Join Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) board member and co-owner of local business Wild Soul River Justin Adkins and HooRWA Executive Director Arianna Collins for their “Learning Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants & Fungi” series. These wild walks in the…
Gardening With Native Plants, Why and How: Providing habitat for pollinators, birds and other essential wildlife
Amy Meltzer's talk will focus on the current biodiversity crisis, the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival. She will show how growing native plants…
Organic Landscaping Series: Pesticides and Families
Learn about health and environmental impacts of organic landscaping from local experts! Facilitated by Debbie Smith, attorney, Justice of the Peace, and longtime Watertown resident. For this session, join Sara Evans, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health to…
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.…
Community Gathering at River Run Farm
“I feel as though we’re uncovering this amazing gem,” Ms. Iredale says of the River Run site. “By removing invasive plants, this beautiful oxbow in the Housatonic will once again nurture wildlife. With the help of the chickens and lambs,…
Wilderness First Aid Training
Notchview Reservation 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MAThe Wild & Scenic committee is helping coordinate an exciting two-day Wilderness First Aid training at Notchview Reservation in Windsor. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. This wonderful class is being offered at a reduced rate of…
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.…
Carbon Countdown 2023
On Tuesday evening, May 16 at 7 pm, via Zoom, Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer will focus on an equitable and sustainable future: A Vision for Massachusetts. Her talk will be followed by four brief introductions to local community driven initiatives (see below) on…
Cleanup Day with MassWildlife, HVA, and BEAT
George Darey Housatonic River Valley Wildlife Management Area New Lenox Rd., Lenox, MAJoin MassWildlife, Housatonic Valley Association (HVA), BEAT, and local volunteers for a day of service and fun! This cleanup is taking place on land and the Housatonic River. After the cleanup, there will be a cookout/lunch for volunteers! Click here…
Woods Walk: Forest Health and Climate Resilience at Fox Brook Reservoir
Residents and the public are invited to join a woods walk to tour Fox Brook Reservoir. Forester Mike Barry, Mass Audobon ecologists, and Indigenous leaders will run the walk to discuss the property's current forest stewardship climate plan and options…
March and Rally to Stop the Eversource Pipeline and Put Gas in the Past
On behalf of Springfield Climate Justice Coalition, we want to invite you to our upcoming event: March and Rally to Stop the Eversource Pipeline and Put Gas in the Past. We want everyone coming to Springfield to feel welcomed and…
Family Overnight Campout
Saturday May 20, 2:00pm – Sunday May 21, 10:00am Maybe you are new to camping and would love to learn some tricks of the trade to make it easy and enjoyable for the entire family. Or maybe you have some…
Guided Hike: The Cascades
Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: Easy Hike Leader: Elayne Murphy Where: Brayton Elementary School (20 Brayton Hill Terrace, North Adams) A gentle hike, and the second in a series with HooRWA exploring the tributaries of the Hoosic River. This short hike includes a mix of sidewalk…
All About Beavers
Have you ever wondered what we would do without our semiaquatic rodent friend the beaver? From improving water quality, trapping and storing carbon, to counteracting some of the worst pollution from agriculture and fossil-fuel emissions– the beaver does it all.…
Garlic Mustard Volunteer Day
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MADCR needs you! The sensitive habitats on Mount Greylock are being overrun with Garlic Mustard, a non-native invasive herb that alters the soil and crowds out native plants. We’ll be hand-pulling Garlic Mustard to help improve the roadside and forested…
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.…
