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Managing for Biodiversity

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The “little things that run the world” are in big trouble: insect populations are plummeting, and many species are headed for extinction. This insect species decline has big implications for our food systems, ecology, and biodiversity. The good news is that…

Frank W. Benson: Artist, Ornithologist, Conservationist

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As a boy, Frank W. Benson spent every free moment tramping the marshes surrounding his boyhood in home in Salem, Massachusetts and sketching the birds that filled them. His first painting, at age 16, was of a snipe. Almost 70 years later,…

Wildlife Tracking at CHP

Community Health Programs 444 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA

Many animals remain active all winter long, and we can look for signs they leave behind in the landscape. This program will introduce you to some basic track and trail patterns you can find in snowy or muddy conditions and…

Event Series Nice & Easy Walk

Nice & Easy Walk at Great Falls Discovery Center

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

Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…

Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season

Holiday Brook Farm 100 Holiday Cottage Rd., Dalton, MA

Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes to celebrate the New England tradition of maple sugaring at Holiday Brook Farm in Dalton. Highlights of this family-friendly event include a short hike on the farm and a fun activity.…

Winter Hike/Snowshoe

Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United States

Enjoy a hike around the grounds of Arrowhead, with an introduction to the site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides, and see how Mt. Greylock looks in the winter – does it really look like…

Event Series Senior Snowshoes

Senior Snowshoes

DAR State Forest 78 Cape St., Goshen, United States

Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures on a series of senior snowshoe treks. Attend for a one-to-three mile snowshoe (or hike if there is not enough snow cover) along beautiful trails in the DAR State Forest in…

Pollinator Conservation 101

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Learn the basics of pollinator conservation and activities you can engage in to help pollinators, like building a bee friendly garden and signing a pollinator pledge. Registration Required DATE: Wednesday, March 13 TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online

Identifying Invasive Plants

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Identifying Invasive Plants workshop by Meredith Gallogly, Grow Native Massachusetts During this workshop, Meredith will describe the characteristics of common invasive plants and the best ways to distinguish them from native look-alikes. She will also discuss the history behind the…

Seeds of Resilience with Rowen White

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Seeds of Resilience: the Cultural Dimension of Plant Biodiversity with Rowen White Join Mohawk Seedkeeper Rowen White as she shares her insights about Indigenous seeds and their stewards across North America and her home community of Akwesasne in upstate NY;…

Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop

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As the earth thaws and spring rains drench New Hampshire, thousands of amphibians migrate to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed. Sadly, many are killed when their journeys take them across roads. Every year, the Harris Center trains community…

Creating Landscapes for Bird Diversity

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Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity, and with so many native bird populations in steep decline, understanding their needs is more important than ever. With her urban garden as a case study, Claudia will explore the essential…

Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – When Will it be Spring?

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

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 permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great…

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