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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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Successful Glass Recycling in Rural Communities
Successful Glass Recycling in Rural Communities
Monday, June 6 at 11:00 AM Developing and maintaining a successful glass-recycling program in a rural community may seem like a daunting task. This webinar will feature three rural recycling centers that are successfully collecting post-consumer glass and the non-profit…
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Help Monitor for Bacteria in the Housatonic Watershed
Help Monitor for Bacteria in the Housatonic Watershed
Would you like to help Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) collect water samples in the Housatonic watershed once every two weeks, mid-June to mid-September, from about 8:00 – 9:00 AM? If so, please please email Shannon at spoulin.hva@gmail.com or call 413-298-7024…
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…
Help Monitor for Bacteria in the Housatonic Watershed
Help Monitor for Bacteria in the Housatonic Watershed
Would you like to help Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) collect water samples in the Housatonic watershed once every two weeks, mid-June to mid-September, from about 8:00 – 9:00 AM? If so, please please email Shannon at spoulin.hva@gmail.com or call 413-298-7024…
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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(s), June 8 & 22, Thursday(s), June 16 & 30, from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts! Dress for…
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…
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Random Ramblings
Random Ramblings
Thursday, June 9, from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM For all ages. Fun guided hikes with a Park Interpreter. Hikes feature seasonal topics with trail locations based on group ability. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water,…
Berkshire Waldorf High School “Celebrate Class of 2022” Recognition Night
Berkshire Waldorf High School “Celebrate Class of 2022” Recognition Night
Thursday, June 9 at 7:00 PM Each year, the seniors of the Berkshire Waldorf High School present their Senior Projects and Internships to the community at the school’s “Senior Recognition Night.” This evening, formerly held at Ventfort Hall in Lenox,…
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Discover Greylock Hikes
Discover Greylock Hikes
Friday(s), June 10 & 17, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM For all ages. Hike with a Mount Greylock Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites, incorporates trail…
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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…
Hoosic River Cleanup in North Adams
Hoosic River Cleanup in North Adams
Saturday, June 11, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Join Hoosic River Revival and Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) to help support the efforts in keeping your riverside clean! Bring the family along, too! All materials will be provided;…
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.…
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2022 Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment: Priorities for Addressing Statewide Climate Impacts
2022 Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment: Priorities for Addressing Statewide Climate Impacts
You are invited to join a statewide conversation on how the impacts of climate change affect you and your community. This conversation will inform the 2022 Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment and builds on the meetings that the Executive Office of…
Finding Your Way
Finding Your Way
Monday(s), June 13 & 27, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM For all ages. Discover how to navigate outdoors with skills of map and compass. Learn traditional methods of path finding in the forest or your own back yard. Identify signs…
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Guided Hike on Yokun Ridge, Stockbridge/Lenox/Richmond
Guided Hike on Yokun Ridge, Stockbridge/Lenox/Richmond
Tuesday, June 14, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) in hiking the southern section of The High Road on Yokun Ridge. They’ll begin the hike at the designated High Road parking area at Kripalu…
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,…
7 events,
Mountain Mindfulness
Mountain Mindfulness
Wednesday(s), June 15 & 29 | Start time: 10 AM For ages teen and up. De-stress and get re-connect with nature! Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing– a guided slow, intentional woodland walk to find a…
2022 Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment: Priorities for Addressing Statewide Climate Impacts
2022 Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment: Priorities for Addressing Statewide Climate Impacts
You are invited to join a statewide conversation on how the impacts of climate change affect you and your community. This conversation will inform the 2022 Massachusetts Climate Change Assessment and builds on the meetings that the Executive Office of…
Geocaching 101
Geocaching 101
Wednesday, June 15, from 1:00 – 2:30 PM For all ages. Engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world — try geocaching (JEE-oh-cash-ing)! This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. Learn the basics. Head out on the…
2 events,
Nice and Easy Trail Hike
Nice and Easy Trail Hike
Wednesday(s), June 8 & 22, Thursday(s), June 16 & 30, from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts! Dress for…
MA: Climate Action Call
MA: Climate Action Call
Thursday, June 16, from 12:00 – 12:45 PM Make a difference for our climate by taking action at our statewide Climate Action Call – third Thursdays at 12:00 noon! Join us in June for a sizzling summer climate action. Demand…
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Wild & Scenic – Remove & Restore
Wild & Scenic – Remove & Restore
Friday, June 17 from 10 AM – 2 PM Join Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee in their battle against the Barberry Beast! Learn to ID and remove barberry and how to protect yourself and the riparian corridor while doing so!…
Discover Greylock Hikes
Discover Greylock Hikes
Friday(s), June 10 & 17, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM For all ages. Hike with a Mount Greylock Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites, incorporates trail…
7 events,
BEAT Tag Sale
BEAT Tag Sale
Saturday, June 18, from 9 AM to 1 PM We are hosting a tag sale at our Environmental Leadership & Education Center located at 20 Chapel Street in Pittsfield on Saturday, June 18th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Rain…
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…
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Trails And Tales Hike
Trails And Tales Hike
Monday, June 20, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM For all ages. Park Interpreter Mike guides a hike exploring the human side of Mount Greylock. Hikes feature local history, literary inspirations, poetry readings, and maybe even a ghost story! Be prepared…
2 events,
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…
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…
4 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(s), June 8 & 22, Thursday(s), June 16 & 30, from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts! Dress for…
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…
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Restoration and Reciprocity: Healing Relationships with the Natural World with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Restoration and Reciprocity: Healing Relationships with the Natural World with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 PM Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants. Free.…
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Firefly Frolic
Firefly Frolic
Friday, June 24, from 8:30 – 10:00 PM For all ages. Did you know that watching fireflies can be fun for you AND safe for bugs? Come learn about fireflies and how to best view these mystical glowing lights of…
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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…
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…
0 events,
1 event,
Finding Your Way
Finding Your Way
Monday(s), June 13 & 27, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM For all ages. Discover how to navigate outdoors with skills of map and compass. Learn traditional methods of path finding in the forest or your own back yard. Identify signs…
2 events,
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…
Careers and Opportunities With NOAA
Careers and Opportunities With NOAA
Tuesday, June 28, from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Are you interested in becoming an environmental lawyer for the American public? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans…
7 events,
Mountain Mindfulness
Mountain Mindfulness
Wednesday(s), June 15 & 29 | Start time: 10 AM For ages teen and up. De-stress and get re-connect with nature! Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing– a guided slow, intentional woodland walk to find a…
The Nuts & Bolts to Starting a Glass Recycling Program in a Rural Area
The Nuts & Bolts to Starting a Glass Recycling Program in a Rural Area
Wednesday, June 29 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM If you are interested in starting and maintaining a glass recycling program, join us for this webinar to hear the experiences of two rural regions in Maine that recently developed their…
CANCELED: Celebration of the Tel-Electric Dam Removal & Planned Westside Riverway Expansion
CANCELED: Celebration of the Tel-Electric Dam Removal & Planned Westside Riverway Expansion
Wednesday, June 29 at 11 AM to 12 PM (rain or shine) Location: 150 Hawthorne Ave., Pittsfield, MA The Tel-Electric (a.k.a. Mill Street) Dam was part of the Pittsfield community for more than a century. Its removal, 20 years in…
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Nice and Easy Trail Hike
Nice and Easy Trail Hike
Wednesday(s), June 8 & 22, Thursday(s), June 16 & 30, from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. A wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts! Dress for…
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Family Self-Guided Story Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
Family Self-Guided Story Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 24 (dawk to dusk) In the Woods: Who’s Been Here? by Lindsay Barrett George will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 24 (dawn to dusk) at The…
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.…