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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,
Mountain Mindfulness
Wednesdays, September 21 & 28 / Friday, September 23 Start times vary — Call ahead for program details Explore healthy, mind-body techniques such as yoga, walking meditation, and Forest Bathing. Sessions are guided by certified teachers and vary in duration…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Electrifying your home: How to ditch gas and electrify everything
Electrifying your home: How to ditch gas and electrify everything
Join U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Rewiring America as they discuss the benefits of electrification for cooking, home heating/cooling, and water heating. Attendees will have a chance to get their questions answered by experts and people who have recently made…
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…
3 events,
Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC
Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC
Date: Thursday, September 29 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Online Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) staff and other enthusiasts to discuss trails and reserves you can visit during the 2022 harvest and foliage season. We'll mention a…
MAPN and CPR Network – September Meeting
MAPN and CPR Network – September Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Location: Online Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) and the Community Pesticide Reduction (CPR) Network will be hosting their first ever *joint* monthly meeting of the Mass Pollinator and Community Pesticide Reduction…
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Dates: Thursdays, September 29, October 13, October 20, and November 3 Time: 7:15 PM Location: Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington MA The Poetry and Fiction Series at Bard College at Simon’s Rock begins on Thursday, September…
1 event,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Friday(s), September 2, 16, & 30 Start Time: 10 AM Easy-paced, one to three-mile hike geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. May include bird viewing, visiting scenic areas like Rounds Rock, Healthy Heart Trail or a waterfall. Rain…
2 events,
6th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
6th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Date: October 1, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), 375 Church Street, North Adams MA 01247 The Sixth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference, featuring presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed…
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.…
1 event,
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…
4 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
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…
4 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.…
Tree Identification Walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods, Stockbridge
Tree Identification Walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods, Stockbridge
Join us for an autumn tree walk before the leaves fall! BEAT will lead a tree identification walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods at 9:30 AM on Saturday, October 8th. It’s FREE and open to the public. Anybody is welcome to…
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival
Dates: October 8–9, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road (intersection of Routes 102 and 183), Stockbridge, Mass. The Harvest Festival will include continuous family entertainment; a giant tag sale featuring repurposed,…
1 event,
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival
Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival
Dates: October 8–9, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road (intersection of Routes 102 and 183), Stockbridge, Mass. The Harvest Festival will include continuous family entertainment; a giant tag sale featuring repurposed,…
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…
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,
Fix the Grid Strategy Summit 2022
Fix the Grid Strategy Summit 2022
Do you want to know how to make our regional electric grid more renewable and more transparent? Do you want to dig into how to get our state leadership to be more active in pushing for the kind of grid…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Public Hearings on the Proposed Clean Energy & Climate Plan for 2050
Public Hearings on the Proposed Clean Energy & Climate Plan for 2050
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050 that will help the Commonwealth achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We invite you to join in a set of public…
2 events,
Garden as if the Earth Matters (In Person & Online)
Garden as if the Earth Matters (In Person & Online)
Join Anna Fialkoff, from the Wild Seed Project in Portland, Maine, as she explores how gardening with native plants helps foster biodiversity and creates more resilient landscapes. Formerly of the Native Plant Trust in Framingham, MA, Anna highlights the wonderful…
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Dates: Thursdays, September 29, October 13, October 20, and November 3 Time: 7:15 PM Location: Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington MA The Poetry and Fiction Series at Bard College at Simon’s Rock begins on Thursday, September…
2 events,
NAACC Terrestrial Connectivity Training Webinar
NAACC Terrestrial Connectivity Training Webinar
The Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) and BEAT are co-sponsoring an upcoming webinar on the NAACC terrestrial protocol led by Scott Jackson, a professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst. The NAACC (North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative) tool is a protocol…
Stop Funding Climate Chaos: Demonstration
Stop Funding Climate Chaos: Demonstration
Take part in this demonstration — which is co-sponsored by No Fracked Gas in Mass and BEAT — to draw urgent attention to the moral imperative to stop funding new fossil fuel projects. We are bringing faith leaders to the…
4 events,
Pittsfield Household Hazardous waste collection
A household hazardous waste collection, organized by the City of Pittsfield in conjunction with the Town of Dalton, will be held on Saturday, October 15, at the city’s Highway Facility, 81 Hawthorne Ave. (Enter through the rear entrance.) A wide…
ThinkFOOD Conference
Bard College at Simon’s Rock will host the 9th annual ThinkFOOD conference, at Bard College at Simon’s Rock on October 15, 2022. The theme of the 2022 ThinkFOOD conference, hosted by the Center for Food Studies, is “Regenerative” and 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.…
Mindful Family Nature Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
Mindful Family Nature Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC), in partnership with Berkshire Family Hikes and Berkshire Greenleaf & Wellness, for a mindful nature walk for families. This guided experience invites children to take some quiet time to walk & observe with all…
3 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…
Eversource Headquarters Standout (ACTION CALL)
Eversource Headquarters Standout (ACTION CALL)
Eversource plans to expand its transmission corridor in Hampshire & Franklin Counties. They want to double the width of the corridor to 200 feet by clearcutting an additional 370 acres of forest! We insist that the Mass. Executive Office of…
Pittsfield Green Drinks: “Reduce, Reuse, and Rethink Your Trash” with Mary Stucklen
Pittsfield Green Drinks: “Reduce, Reuse, and Rethink Your Trash” with Mary Stucklen
Are you tired of huge, stinky bags of trash? Are the critters that you love to watch also wreaking havoc on your garbage cans? If you feel exhausted about the confusing world of recycling or about the plastic crisis, there…
5 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
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…
Resource Roundup: Finding Farmland in Berkshire County
Resource Roundup: Finding Farmland in Berkshire County
This in-person workshop will include introductory talks from agricultural service providers about land access and financing resources/services that their organizations provide to farmers. There will be time for Q&A followed by a mix/mingle—an opportunity for farmers and resource folks to…
4 events,
Climate Action Call for Puerto Rico
Climate Action Call for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is living with the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Hurricane Fiona has left Puerto Rico’s communities and families without power, water, and food. Join Mothers Out Front moms and allies to generate awareness and support for families…
Diversify Your Lawn
Diversify Your Lawn
Who says lawns need to be monocultures or made only of grasses? We can do better than the default landscape material that covers most of the suburban landscape. Discover how to diversify your lawn with lawn alternatives, transition it to…
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Poetry and Fiction Series at Simon’s Rock
Dates: Thursdays, September 29, October 13, October 20, and November 3 Time: 7:15 PM Location: Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington MA The Poetry and Fiction Series at Bard College at Simon’s Rock begins on Thursday, September…
1 event,
Planting for Pollinators
Planting for Pollinators
We hear a lot about honey bees but much less about the myriad of other pollinators — like native bees, moths, butterflies, beetles, flies, and birds — that also support our food systems and ecological webs. In this presentation, you’ll…
3 events,
Symposium on Social Justice and Inclusion
Bard College at Simon’s Rock will host the Symposium on Social Justice and Inclusion, which is an annual program sponsored by the Council for Inclusive Community (CIC). It provides designated time and space for the Simon's Rock community to deconstruct…
2022 Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
2022 Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
Date(s): Saturday, October 22 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM Location: MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough MA 01581 *Followed by Sunday Field Sessions across the region on October 23 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM* Join wildlife…
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.…
3 events,
2022 Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
2022 Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
Date(s): Saturday, October 22 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM Location: MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough MA 01581 *Followed by Sunday Field Sessions across the region on October 23 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM* Join wildlife…
Haunted Family Hike at Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Haunted Family Hike at Old Mill Trail, Hinsdale
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes for a free Haunted Hike featuring tricks, treats, and a spooky storytime. Costumes are encouraged! The haunted hike is geared towards kids on the younger side, nothing at the event…
4 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…
Climate Action Call for Puerto Rico
Climate Action Call for Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is living with the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Hurricane Fiona has left Puerto Rico’s communities and families without power, water, and food. Join Mothers Out Front moms and allies to generate awareness and support for families…
Public Workshop on Technical Potential of Solar Study
Public Workshop on Technical Potential of Solar Study
Department of Energy Resources ("DOER") is engaging the public in providing feedback on Solar siting policy. They are interested in hearing a variety of perspectives from stakeholders in different areas of the Commonwealth. The workshop will include information on their…
5 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Understanding Grassland Bird Habitat and Protection
Understanding Grassland Bird Habitat and Protection
Did you know that Vermont is home to eleven species of grassland birds? Did you know that five of these are listed as Threatened or Endangered and the other six are listed as Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)? That…
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…
3 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.…
Fix-It Fair
Fix-It Fair
Tired of throwing out still usable things that you can’t fix? Come to the Fall Fix-It Fair, where volunteers lend a hand – for FREE – to repair clothing and a wide variety of regular household items. Date: Saturday, October…
1 event,
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,
Native Plant Trust Free Virtual Fall Symposium
Native Plant Trust Free Virtual Fall Symposium
Need for Seed: A Strategy for the Northeast is the topic of the Native Plant Trust's free, two-day fall symposium on November 2–3. Programming will focus on establishing a groundbreaking network of native seed users and producers in New England. Speakers from other…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Informational Webinar on New Stretch Energy Code
Informational Webinar on New Stretch Energy Code
The Commonwealth’s building codes are being updated for 2023, and first to change is the Stretch Energy Code, which has been adopted by 299 municipalities. The recently updated version of the stretch code for low rise residential homes will be…
2 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.…
Explore the fauna and flora of the Housatonic River Walk with Aimee Gelinas
Explore the fauna and flora of the Housatonic River Walk with Aimee Gelinas
Discover the diverse native plants that thrive in River Walk's reclaimed habitat riverbank area. The program will be led by educator Aimee Gelinas M.Ed, Director, Co-founder, and lead naturalist of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center. She will highlight…
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Whales & Trails! A Community Celebration with BNRC
Whales & Trails! A Community Celebration with BNRC
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and partners in celebrating the opening of the Whale Rock Trail and two new community resources (Berkshire County Trails for All and Everybody Can Hike)! Two guided outings will explore Thomas & Palmer Brook reserve…
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