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Great Hall Art Exhibit: Watershed Moments
Ongoing: April 2 — April 29 Joanne Belair’s work focuses on our local watershed near the Great Fall Discovery Center in Turner Falls, MA. Paintings include studies of the Connecticut River and tributaries as well as sights along the river walkways.…
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Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
5 events,
Our Warming Planet – Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation (Webinar Series)
Our Warming Planet – Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation (Webinar Series)
Lectures in Climate Change is a unique combination of written text plus electronic slides that together comprise an informative and up-to-date set of presentations. This second volume, entitled Our Warming Planet: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, covers areas of climate…
Nice and Easy Trail Hike
Nice and Easy Trail Hike
Wednesday, April 27 from 1:00 — 2:30 PM This will be an easy-paced, one- to three-mile guided hike geared toward seniors but open to all ages. Join with other hiking enthusiasts, or bring your grandkids during school vacation week! All…
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Every Wednesday @ 5 p.m. Join Sierra Club Massachusetts leaders on Zoom for a campaign update, every Wednesday at 5pm. This is an opportunity to get plugged into our campaigns, learn about timely issues and ongoing projects, and talk directly…
7 events,
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Friday(s) April, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 @ 7:00 AM Join Athol Bird and Nature Club along with Jeff Johnstone at 100 Main Street, Athol MA before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds.…
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…
Tree ID Hike & Tree Wonder Walk — Arbor Day 150th Anniversay Events
Tree ID Hike & Tree Wonder Walk — Arbor Day 150th Anniversay Events
Friday, April 29th TREE IDENTIFICATION HIKE from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Learn how to identify trees with DCR Service Forester, Peter Grima and Douglas Hutcheson of DCR Urban and Community Forestry, on this special Arbor Day hike along the Bradley Farm Trail!…
2 events,
Family Friendly Trail Hike
Family Friendly Trail Hike
Saturday, April 30 from 1:00 — 2:30 PM Enjoy a guided trail hike on the Bradley Farm Interpretive Trail. Suitable for families with children able to walk one to three miles on an easy to moderate trail. All programs are…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Sundays, 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM (Ongoing through April) Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails at Mount Greylock State Reservation. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program…
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Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
2 events,
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Every Wednesday @ 5 p.m. Join Sierra Club Massachusetts leaders on Zoom for a campaign update, every Wednesday at 5pm. This is an opportunity to get plugged into our campaigns, learn about timely issues and ongoing projects, and talk directly…
Update on the Rest of River Project
Update on the Rest of River Project
Wednesday, May 4 at 7:00 PM The City of Pittsfield Office of Community Development, along with Ward 4 City Councilor Jim Conant and representatives from the EPA and the Massachusetts DEP, will be hosting a virtual Rest of River update…
2 events,
Mountain Streams and Big Salamanders
Mountain Streams and Big Salamanders
Thursday, May 5 @ 6:00 — 7:00 PM via Zoom Tom Tyning will give a presentation on the amphibians and other organisms that use small mountain streams — the source of every lake, pond, stream, and brook. Rich in oxygen…
Talk on the Hill: “Low Density Development in Williamstown”
Talk on the Hill: “Low Density Development in Williamstown”
Thursday, May 5 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Join Williamstown Rural Lands for their May Talk on the Hill presented by Williams College students Annika Harrington and Regina Fink. The talk, entitled Low Density Development in Williamstown, will be a…
4 events,
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Friday(s) April, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 @ 7:00 AM Join Athol Bird and Nature Club along with Jeff Johnstone at 100 Main Street, Athol MA before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds.…
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…
Log Lunch: “What is Environmental Studies For?”
Log Lunch: “What is Environmental Studies For?”
Friday, May 6 from Noon to 1:00 PM Join the last Log Lunch of the year "What is Environmental Studies For?" Nick Howe, Director of the Center for Environmental Studies, will be speaking. Log Lunch is every Friday at noon; veggie…
5 events,
Birding with Local Expert Mary Batcheller
Birding with Local Expert Mary Batcheller
Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 – 10:00 AM Join expert birder Mary Batcheller on a one-mile, relaxed stroll to look for the earliest spring migrants. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center offers this outing in Rensselaer County, NY. Pre-registration is required…
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Start Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Yoga is the perfect way to start a spring day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for these weekly Saturday morning yoga sessions…
SWALLOWTAIL ADVENTURES — For gender-nonconforming youth ages 11–16
SWALLOWTAIL ADVENTURES — For gender-nonconforming youth ages 11–16
March 12, April 9, May 7 (field trip), & June 18 »10:00 am–4:00 pm each day This monthly Saturday program provides a safe and fun space for trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer youth to explore the natural world, gain wilderness skills, and build…
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Networking on the Trails: Mass Audubon’s Climate Initiatives
Wednesday, May 11 @ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Join the Climate Adaptation Forum community for a learning and networking opportunity at Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, MA! Mass Audubon will present on their important climate initiatives and…
Guided Birding Walk at Lake Mansfield
Guided Birding Walk at Lake Mansfield
Sunday, May 22 from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM One hundred and thirty-one bird species have been recorded as seen at Lake Mansfield! Grab your binoculars and join Greg Ward at the Lake Mansfield Beach Area. Songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors are…
Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
Second Tuesdays: Learn About Tree Care
Second Tuesdays: Learn About Tree Care
Learn about pruning and tree care from Certified Arborist Bob Presutti at Pittsfield Springside Park, every second Tuesday of the month from May through September. You'll meet at the Springside House parking lot, located at: Springside Park, 874 North Street, Pittsfield,…
6 events,
Our Warming Planet – Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation (Webinar Series)
Our Warming Planet – Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation (Webinar Series)
Lectures in Climate Change is a unique combination of written text plus electronic slides that together comprise an informative and up-to-date set of presentations. This second volume, entitled Our Warming Planet: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, covers areas of climate…
Guided Hike: The Brief but Wondrous Life of Early Spring Wildflowers
Guided Hike: The Brief but Wondrous Life of Early Spring Wildflowers
Friday, May 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM → Click here to learn more and to RSVP Wednesday, May 11 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM → Click here to learn more and to RSVP Early spring wildflowers race to bloom…
Spring Flower Walks
Spring Flower Walks
Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program invites you to join them on these leisurely walks to welcome back the spring flowers in different habitats throughout Columbia County. Learn how to identify them, hear some of their lore, and observe their insect…
3 events,
Webinar: An Update on MassSave’s 2022-2024 Municipal Efficiency Program
Webinar: An Update on MassSave’s 2022-2024 Municipal Efficiency Program
Thursday, May 12th from 1:00 — 2:30 PM This webinar is presented by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and representatives from the state's investor-owned utilities, and it will review changes to the MassSave Three-Year Plans and new initiatives being offered to…
Berkshire Lyme Alliance MEETS Safely
Berkshire Lyme Alliance MEETS Safely
Thursday, May 12 @ 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Pittsfield Public Library, Ground Floor Auditorium All Are Welcome – Refreshments Served – Win the Door Prize Join Berkshire Lyme Alliance as we help each other navigate Lyme Disease and Co-Infections,…
Presentations with Athol Bird & Nature Club President Dave Small
Presentations with Athol Bird & Nature Club President Dave Small
Join Athol Bird and Nature Club for this series of presentations on our local wildlife and tips on attracting them to our yards. ABNC president Dave Small will be speaking for this series at the Athol Public Library located at…
3 events,
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Friday(s) April, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 @ 7:00 AM Join Athol Bird and Nature Club along with Jeff Johnstone at 100 Main Street, Athol MA before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds.…
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…
May Hilltown Land Trust Hike at Round Top Hill
May Hilltown Land Trust Hike at Round Top Hill
Friday, May 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Join Hilltown Land Trust for a hike at scenic Round Top Hill in Chester, MA! Round Top Hill is the highest peak in Hampden County at 1,780 feet and is the fifth-highest…
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Williamstown Farmers Market
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.…
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Start Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Yoga is the perfect way to start a spring day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for these weekly Saturday morning yoga sessions…
Lake Mansfield Volunteer Days – Beach Area
Lake Mansfield Volunteer Days – Beach Area
Saturday May 14th, 9:30 -11:30 |¦| Register HERE Saturday May 21st,9:30 -11:30 |¦| Register HERE Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy for this big push to sand and paint picnic tables, mulch trees and shrubs, update the beach kiosk, paint lifeguard chairs,…
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Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
Pittsfield Green Drinks – “Conserving Flowers and Their Pollinators”
Pittsfield Green Drinks – “Conserving Flowers and Their Pollinators”
Tuesday, May 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Zoom Join us for our May Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear Joan Edwards, botanist and Professor of Biology at Williams College, talk about the rapidly decreasing biodiversity that is taking…
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Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Every Wednesday @ 5 p.m. Join Sierra Club Massachusetts leaders on Zoom for a campaign update, every Wednesday at 5pm. This is an opportunity to get plugged into our campaigns, learn about timely issues and ongoing projects, and talk directly…
1 event,
FalConference
FalConference
Thursday, May 19 from 9:00 AM – 1: 00 PM on Zoom FalConference 2022 is a half-day virtual conference where the community is invited to join the Du Bois Falcon team and their collaborators on- and off-campus as they discuss…
2 events,
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
Friday(s) April, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 @ 7:00 AM Join Athol Bird and Nature Club along with Jeff Johnstone at 100 Main Street, Athol MA before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds.…
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…
9 events,
Spring Birding Series
Spring Birding Series
Join Zach Adams from Mass Audubon for a 3 part series on spring birding. Sign up for the whole series of three for a discounted price. Location: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox MA Instructor: Zach Adams - Teacher Naturalist, Berkshires…
Williamstown Farmers Market
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.…
Community Paper Shredding Event & Zero Waste Day
Community Paper Shredding Event & Zero Waste Day
Saturday, May 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: Town of Adams, Department of Public Works (DPW) yard, 92 N Summer St. Join Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District (NBSWMD), PROSHRED Security, and Helpsy to shred and recycle your…
1 event,
Spring Flower Walks
Spring Flower Walks
Hawthorne Valley Farmscape Ecology Program invites you to join them on these leisurely walks to welcome back the spring flowers in different habitats throughout Columbia County. Learn how to identify them, hear some of their lore, and observe their insect…
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2 events,
Phasing Out Fossils Fuels – Massachusetts Policy Roundup
Phasing Out Fossils Fuels – Massachusetts Policy Roundup
Tuesday, May 24 @ Noon Ready to help pass another important and necessary climate bill? The MA House & Senate have each passed a climate bill this legislative session! They now have to work together to come up with one…
Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
5 events,
A Green-Gray Path to Global Water Security and Sustainable Infrastructure
A Green-Gray Path to Global Water Security and Sustainable Infrastructure
Wednesday, May 25 @ 10:00 AM Sustainable development demands reliable water resources, yet traditional water management has broadly failed to avoid environmental degradation and contain infrastructure costs. We explore the global-scale feasibility of combining natural capital with engineering-based (green-gray) approaches…
Our Warming Planet – Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation (Webinar Series)
Our Warming Planet – Climate Change Impacts & Adaptation (Webinar Series)
Lectures in Climate Change is a unique combination of written text plus electronic slides that together comprise an informative and up-to-date set of presentations. This second volume, entitled Our Warming Planet: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, covers areas of climate…
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
Wednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
0 events,
1 event,
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…
5 events,
Williamstown Farmers Market
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.…
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Start Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Yoga is the perfect way to start a spring day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for these weekly Saturday morning yoga sessions…
Experience Forest Bathing
Experience Forest Bathing
Saturday, May 28 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM This outdoor program is a sensory experience that incorporates elements of mindful breathing, centering, connecting with nature and our inner nature, and sit spot meditation culminating with a time for sharing…
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Bird Walk at Sheep Hill
Bird Walk at Sheep Hill
Sunday, May 29 at 7:30 AM Williamstown Rural Lands is hosting an early morning bird walk on Sunday, May 29th. Join birder Tommy Richey at 7:30 am to identify and greet your feathered friends, many who have come from afar!…
West Side Block Party
West Side Block Party
Sunday, May 29 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM (postponed from Saturday due to rain) Join Westside Legends for a fun time in the community this Memorial Day weekend! You'll find food, games, music, face-painting, and more at this year's Westside…
Kids in Kayaks at the Westside Block Party
Kids in Kayaks at the Westside Block Party
Sunday, May 29 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Westside Riverway Park (postponed from Saturday due to rain) Join BEAT for a fun afternoon on the Housatonic River! We'll be hosting one of our annual Kids in Kayaks events at…
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Connecting the Issues: Air Pollution, Climate Change and Our Health – Panel Discussion
Connecting the Issues: Air Pollution, Climate Change and Our Health – Panel Discussion
Tuesday, May 31 from Noon to 1:30 PM 91% of the global population is breathing polluted air; in the U.S., residents in more than 40% of the country are breathing dirty air. And with a changing climate, air pollution is only getting worse, causing more harm to our health. And the impacts…
Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
MCAN’s May 2022 MUNI Summit
MCAN’s May 2022 MUNI Summit
Tuesday, May 31 @ 6:00 PM Join us for Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s May 2022 MUNI Summit. The summit will focus on how municipal utilities can advance energy and environmental justice. A great panel of experts and advocates will discuss what…
2 events,
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
Wednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Every Wednesday @ 5 p.m. Join Sierra Club Massachusetts leaders on Zoom for a campaign update, every Wednesday at 5pm. This is an opportunity to get plugged into our campaigns, learn about timely issues and ongoing projects, and talk directly…
0 events,
1 event,
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…
6 events,
Williamstown Farmers Market
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.…
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Saturday Morning Yoga at Lake Mansfield in May and June
Start Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 End Date: Saturday, June 25, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Yoga is the perfect way to start a spring day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for these weekly Saturday morning yoga sessions…
Family Fun Day at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Family Fun Day at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Saturday, June 4 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes all to Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 4 at 472 W. Mountain Rd., Lenox, from 10 AM to 3 PM, rain or shine. The event…
2 events,
Housatonic River Cleanups with HVA & BEAT
Housatonic River Cleanups with HVA & BEAT
BEAT and Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) are collaborating once again to continue our efforts of cleaning up the Housatonic River. Last time we pulled out 4 shopping carts, 2 huge inflatable pools, and lots of other interesting stuff. What will…
The Birds of Mount Greylock with Ed Neumuth
The Birds of Mount Greylock with Ed Neumuth
Sunday, June 5 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM An illustrated talk with Ed Neumuth about the Birds that visit Mount Greylock. FREE and Open to the Public. Where: Bascom Lodge Dinner is available at 7 PM after the event. Reservations are…