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.…
Animals in Winter
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationAdventurous quests invite you to search for natural “treasures” along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE: Every…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! During the month of May, we will lead our weekly excursions into Burbank Park on Sundays at 1:00 PM to cut and pull hardy kiwi…
Family History in the Park
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for ages 12 and older. Ever thought about your family history? Discover helpful tips on genealogy in celebration of National Preservation Month. Join a genealogist expert from the Berkshire Family History Association (BFHA) for an informative PowerPoint show on…
Knowing Your Landscape: Wetlands Specialist Site Visit
Come learn on the land with Andre-Anne Chenaille, a wetlands specialist at Guntlow & Associates, Inc. We will explore local wetlands ecosystems while discussing the importance of wetlands to our local environment, when you would employ the services of a…