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! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Winter Tree & Shrub ID at Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands' Dr. Robin Sears at Sheep Hill to learn and practice identifying woody plant species of the Berkshires using characteristics of stems, buds and plant architecture. Participants will learn key terminology and practice hands-on identification. No prior botanical…
Yule Log Celebration
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYGrafton –Celebrate the ancient tradition of the Yule Log. Hear the story of the Yule Log and why the days are getting shorter and the nights longer at this time of year. Search for a hidden Yule Log, which will…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Twenty Years of Protecting the Environment for Wildlife” with BEAT staff
OnlineJoin us for our December 2023 Berkshire Green Drinks event to talk with Berkshire Environmental Action Team staff about BEAT’s important work of this past year and explore what comes next as the new year approaches! Be part of the…
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! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Chipmunks
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MALearn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about chipmunks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
Olivia’s Overlook Winter Hike (for Spanish speakers & those interested in Spanish immersion)
Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MAThis hike is specifically offered to Spanish speakers and those interested in Spanish immersion. The hike is mostly flat terrain with slight elevation gain especially at the end of the hike through the Charcoal Trail. The total hike is less…
Hemlocks & History Guided Hike
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist, Dana Williams, at Margaret Lindley Park to learn about our hemlock forests, their human and natural history, and threats to their future on this easy, slow-paced 1.5 mile loop walk. We will keep an eye out for…
Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesThroughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
Ask a Naturalist: Best of 2023
OnlineJoin the Harris Center for Conservation Education and their team of talented naturalists as they explore some of this year’s most intriguing natural history mysteries. With topics ranging from bird behavior to turtle treks to enigmatic scat, there will be…
Clam River Hike (BNRC)
Clam River Sandisfield, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) in hiking the 2.5-mile Wolf Pine Trail at BNRC's Clam River reserve. You’ll wind through cathedral pines and get great views of the Clam River as the sun sets on the shortest day of…
Winter Solstice Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MACelebrate the change in season with the Great Falls Discovery Center on an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles long on a level, paved surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up.…
Silent Solstice Sunset Hike
DAR State Forest 78 Cape St., Goshen, United StatesEnjoy the shortest day of the year with Hilltown Land Trust (HLT) on a meditative hike. You will take a short, silent walk along the Upper Highland Lake at the DAR State Forest and enjoy the sunset together in peaceful…
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! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Deer
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MALearn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about deer and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptations Investigation Statio
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAVisit the Great Falls Discovery Center during its open hours and learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations! Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts, replica…
Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesThroughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Ducks
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MALearn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
Family Sensory Nature Walk
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to celebrate New Year’s Eve and explore Hemlock Brook through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk. All ages welcome – content geared towards families. For more information,…
First Day Hike
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASave the Date! First Day Hike with Great Falls Discovery Center Get the 2023 New Year started off on the right foot! Enjoy a leisurely staff-guided 3-mile stroll on the Canalside Rail Trail, a gentle, level route. Be prepared for…