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Evening Firefly Watch at Berkshire Botanical Garden

Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MA

Experience a magical summer firefly light show on Friday, June 28 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies, and view their ephemeral glowing light. After a brief indoor introduction, take a twilight stroll…

Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup

Wahconah Park

We're heading into the west branch of the Housatonic River, with our waders on and our canoes in tow, for our annual river cleanups! Cleanups make a considerable difference in the health of the Housatonic River. Over the years, BEAT…

Guided Hike: Money Brook Falls

Williamstown, MA

Join Williamstown Rural Lands board vice president Barbara Carr for a hike to this iconic Berkshires waterfall on the west side of Mt. Greylock while spring runoff is still flowing. This hike is approximately 6.0 miles and considered moderate to…

Firefly Night

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Enjoy the magic of the fireflies at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown)! Join Williamstown Rural Lands and local naturalist Doug Lister for a fun filled evening of storytelling culminating in an evening walk around the meadow amongst the…

Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up & Training

West Branch Green River Preserve Old Mill Road, Williamstown

Help monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlocks! Eastern Hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health at the West Branch…

Up the Creek – StoryWalk at Margaret Lindley Park

Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United States

Learn the importance of working together as you take your own journey along Hemlock Brook. The walk is approximately 0.3 miles out-and-back. The audience for this book, Up the Creek by Nicholas Oldland, are 3 - 7 year olds, but…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Evening at the Beaver Ponds

Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

Enjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…

Dam Busters 101: Permitting

Online

Dam removal can require multiple permits from various agencies. Learn about these different permits , how to work with their respective regulatory agencies, and how to plan time to navigate permitting processes. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division…

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