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Virtual Tour of Drury Preserve

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Take a Virtual Tour of Drury Preserve Rene Wendell, land steward for TNC in Western Massachusetts, will be taking viewers on a virtual adventure through Drury Preserve in Sheffield. Catch a glimpse of the species you can find along the trail…

Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS

TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United States

Throughout winter and spring, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS (see dates below). These walks will begin at noon and are free, with the option to donate to BEAT. Learn…

Garden Warfare: Invasive Plants with Opal Raven

The Plant Connector - Pittsfield 46 West Street, Pittsfield, MA

Spring is in the air and the plants are coming alive once again, but not all plants are created equal. Our native habitats are under attack from a stealthy and aggressive enemy, invasive plant species. Join Opal Raven in a…

Discover Greylock Hike

Mount Greylock State Reservation

For ages 8 and up. Hike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include exploring waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a…

StoryWalk at Margaret Lindley Park: The Gruffalo

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

There are many predators lurking in the forest but who is the scariest of them all? The Gruffalo, of course! Follow along with Mouse’s journey to trick Fox, Owl and Snake while you take a 0.3 mile out-and-back stroll under…

Lake Mansfield Forest and Trail Volunteer Day

Lake Mansfield Great Barrington

Volunteers will collect litter, remove invasive species, and refresh trail blazes as well as trim and tidy the Christian Hill Trail entrance. Plan to Park on Welcome Street and Meet at the Christian Hill Trail Entrance. A guided forest walk…

Composting Workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden

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

Join Berkshire Botanical Garden student and composting instructor Linda Murray on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a workshop on the basics of vermiculture and how to maintain a compost bin. At the end of the session, students…

Native Plant Giveaway & Exchange at BEAT’s Rain Garden

Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) 20 Chapel St., Pittsfield, MA

Like last year, we plan on thinning out the rain garden this spring at BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center, and we'd love to spread some of these native plants out to other areas in Berkshire County! DATE: Saturday, June…

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…

11th Annual Boreal Forest Bird Walk

Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MA

11th Annual Boreal Forest Bird Walk. Join master birder John Green Jr. for the annual spring breeding bird survey/census at Tamarack Hollow. Learn how to identify birds found at higher elevations by sight and sound. This project has been supported…

Family Bird Banding Field Trip

Williamstown, MA

How do scientists study birds? Join Dr. Heather Williams of Williams College and Williamstown Rural Lands to find out in this hands-on experience for families! Become part of the process - help set mist nets to catch birds and then…

Field & Forest Tai Chi

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Join Williamstown Rural Lands and certified Tai Chi instructor Mary Hannah Parkman to learn the art of mindful movement through Tai Chi. Mary Hannah will guide participants in slow-paced movements that encourage mindfulness and thereby deepen capacity for connection with…

Plant and Tree Walk

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

Plant and Tree Walk at the D.A.R. State Forest, Goshen, MA. Join Naturalist and Director of the Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center in Windsor, MA for an easy plant and tree ID walk on a 1 mile round trip walk…

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…

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