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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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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…
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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.…
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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…
3 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…
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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Stop Funding Biomass Action Alert! Biomass Call-in Day
On Thursday, July 7th, we need to flood the State House with calls to remove subsidies for burning woody biomass from all of Massachusetts’ renewable energy programs. Please save the date and spread the word! Governor Baker is ending his term by…
Climate Justice Action Call
Climate Justice Action Call
Thursday, July 7 | 12:00 PM on Zoom Are you fired up about the SCOTUS decision? We are too! In one week , the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe V Wade and curbed the Environmental Protection…
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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.…
Music Under the Trees with the Lane Bros
Music Under the Trees with the Lane Bros
On Saturday, July 9, from 6 PM to 9 PM, the Lane Bros will be performing a concert at Dyken Pond Center’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Brothers Benjamin and Christopher Lane have been making music together their entire lives, and their sound is…
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Working Lands/Working Hands: Bigfoot Farm – WRL Series
Working Lands/Working Hands: Bigfoot Farm – WRL Series
Sunday, July 10 | 10:00 AM Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL), a private non-profit, member-supported land conservation trust, invites you to a free farm tour at Bigfoot Farm at Sweetbrook Farm, 580 Oblong Rd, Williamstown, MA, on Sunday, July 10th at 10:00…
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Rally for Climate & Environmental Justice in Pittsfield
Rally for Climate & Environmental Justice in Pittsfield
Monday, July 11 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Park Square, Pittsfield Join BEAT, 350MA Berkshires, NAACP-Berkshire Branch, and Mass Power Forward, in calling on our legislators to wake up and do more for environmental and climate justice! This…
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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…
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,…
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Walking on Two Legs: An Indigenous Framework to Guide Research and Restoration in Fire-adapted Landscapes
Walking on Two Legs: An Indigenous Framework to Guide Research and Restoration in Fire-adapted Landscapes
Wednesday, July 13 | 12:00 PM Worldwide, Indigenous peoples are leading the revitalization of their/our cultures through the restoration of ecosystems in which they are embedded, including in response to increasing “megafires.” Yet, despite growing recognition that just and effective…
Mass Power Forward & UU Mass Action July Action Hours
Mass Power Forward & UU Mass Action July Action Hours
Wednesday, July 13 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Zoom We are in the final weeks of this session, and we need to ramp up the pressure! This Action Hour will have two options: 1. Social media and contacting legislators…
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…
2 events,
Water Chestnut Pull at Smiley’s Pond in South Egremont
Water Chestnut Pull at Smiley’s Pond in South Egremont
Thursday, July 14, starting at 10:00 AM Join in the group effort to eradicate the invasive water chestnut from Smiley's Pond (a.k.a. Mill Pond) in South Egremont, MA. Bring your own kayak or canoe; gloves and a bucket are also…
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies: from Farms to Estuaries
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies: from Farms to Estuaries
Thursday, July 14 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM The effects of climate change vary by habitat and location, and carbon dioxide is not the only gas of concern. In this webinar, speakers will highlight how climate change could impact…
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MA: Welcome Call
MA: Welcome Call
Friday, July 15 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Massachusetts mothers and others are working together to ensure a livable climate for all children. Attend a Welcome Call and learn how you can join the effort! At this informative and engaging…
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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…
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Meets on Saturday Mornings at the Lake Mansfield Beach Area from June 25th - July 30th Young people and their adults are invited to join the brand new Lake Mansfield Nature Explorers Club this summer for a series of experience-based meet-ups to…
Williamstown Rural Lands Scything Workshop
Williamstown Rural Lands Scything Workshop
Saturday, July 16 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL), a private non-profit, member-supported land conservation trust, invites participants to a land stewardship skills workshop on the elegant art of scything at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring…
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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: “North Adams’ Hoosic River: Past, Present, and Future” with Judy Grinnell and Cary Kandel
Pittsfield Green Drinks: “North Adams’ Hoosic River: Past, Present, and Future” with Judy Grinnell and Cary Kandel
Tuesday, July 19 6:00 – 7:00 PM Join us for our July Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear Judy Grinnell and Cary Kandel of Hoosic River Revival talk about the 70-mile Hoosic River that flows through Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York. Considered by…
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…
Let’s Talk Environmental Justice Panel Discussion
Let’s Talk Environmental Justice Panel Discussion
Wednesday, July 20 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Studies show that people of color are 1.5 times more likely than white people to live in areas with poor air quality. Low-income communities of color bear the brunt of environmental degradation…
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…
2 events,
MA: Climate Action Call
MA: Climate Action Call
Thursday, July 21 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM on Zoom Massachusetts state legislators are running out of time to pass a bold, equitable climate bill before the legislative session ends on July 31. Join Mothers Out Front for a very important…
Bring Back the Pollinators: Managing Pests While Protecting Pollinators
Bring Back the Pollinators: Managing Pests While Protecting Pollinators
Thursday, July 21 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM How can we manage pests while protecting pollinators in home yards? Good garden pollinator habitat requires flowering plants and undisturbed places for pollinators to nest, but home landscapes also need to be…
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Public Hearing Action: DOER Stretch Code
Public Hearing Action: DOER Stretch Code
Attend the Public Hearings and Give Comments Afterward! Friday, July 22 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Division of Fisheries and Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 0158 Tuesday, August 2 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Thomas Crane Public Library…
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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…
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Meets on Saturday Mornings at the Lake Mansfield Beach Area from June 25th - July 30th Young people and their adults are invited to join the brand new Lake Mansfield Nature Explorers Club this summer for a series of experience-based meet-ups to…
Housatonic River Cleanups with HVA & BEAT
Housatonic River Cleanups with HVA & BEAT
Saturday, July 23 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM BEAT and Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) are heading back into the west branch of the Housatonic River, with our waders on and our canoes in tow, for another river cleanup! Since beginning annual…
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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…
New England Public Media Listening Tour
New England Public Media Listening Tour
We have a chance to make it clear to NEPM that the climate crisis should be a high priority in their news coverage! Attend this tour and speak up for the climate! New England Public Media has launched a six-stop…
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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…
CCC Meeting — Learn More About the Housatonic River Remediation
CCC Meeting — Learn More About the Housatonic River Remediation
The next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 PM via Zoom. There is a link to the full draft agenda on EPA’s website. EPA and CT DEEP plan to send their slides ahead of the…
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The Wild Side of Nature: Program for Young Adults
The Wild Side of Nature: Program for Young Adults
Thursday, July 28 • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) at the Berkshire Athenaeum to discuss Berkshire predators, poisonous plants and animals, and carnivorous plants. This event is in partnership with the Berkshire Athenaeum for…
“Ask a Gardener!” – MAPN Monthly Meeting
“Ask a Gardener!” – MAPN Monthly Meeting
Thursday, July 28 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Massachusetts Pollinator Network is hosting expert gardeners to answer questions about planting for pollinators and other wildlife! They welcome novice and expert gardeners alike to join what will be a fun discussion.…
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Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Meets on Saturday Mornings at the Lake Mansfield Beach Area from June 25th - July 30th Young people and their adults are invited to join the brand new Lake Mansfield Nature Explorers Club this summer for a series of experience-based meet-ups to…
Family-friendly Hike – Williamstown Rural Lands
Family-friendly Hike – Williamstown Rural Lands
Saturday, July 30 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join WRL for a 1.5-mile kid-friendly hike from Margaret Lindley Park to Harmon Pond. We’ll enter the enchanting hemlock forest and meander along the burbling waters of Hemlock Brook. A brief uphill…
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.…