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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…

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.…

Event Series BIPOC Forest Bathing Immersion

BIPOC Forest Bathing Immersion

These are all BIPOC wilderness trips in the Green Mountains of Vermont, recurring throughout the summer and autumn. Spend 4 days learning the basics of backpacking and camping in a non-competitive space centered around rest and collective accountability. Together we…

$275 – $1000

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…

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.…

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, MA

The 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…

$250.00
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.…

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