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Event Series Carbon Countdown 2023

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, MA

Join 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…

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…

$300

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, MA

DCR 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…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

For 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.…

Event Series Animals in Winter

Animals in Winter

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

For 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…

Event Series Nature Scavenger Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Mount Greylock State Reservation

Adventurous 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…

Family History in the Park

Mount Greylock State Reservation

Free 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…

Event Series Tuesday Treks

Tuesday Treks

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United States

Every 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.…

EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council Meeting

Zoom

Please join us on zoom for a meeting to discuss the wellbeing of our watershed! Get updates on remediation of the Housatonic River, its floodplains, and other properties that were contaminated by the General Electric Company's PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). These…

Event Series Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Nice & Easy Trail Hike

Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

Join 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.…

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