Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity, Upstream Solutions, and the Environmental Law Institute will discuss the use of climate plans to build climate-resilient solutions around food systems, reuse / refill solutions, and gender empowerment as a free side-event to…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
The Work That Reconnects offers a larger story that puts our times into perspective. It supports us in honoring all our emotions, including the painful ones, and challenges us to act. It guides us through a transformational process informed by…
Here is your chance to meet up to 30 nonprofits seeking volunteers and to match your interests and skills with their volunteer opportunities. This event is ideal for individuals and groups (personal and professional) to pick and plan a project.…
Autumn is typically when many of us put our gardens to bed by removing leaves and cutting back perennials. Yet, allowing fallen leaves, branches, stems, and seed heads to stay where they are rather than raking, blowing, shredding, or cutting…
Log Lunch Talk: “Offshore Wind Power: Opportunities and Challenges,” Megan Higgins, Director of Offshore Business Development, AVANGRID Renewables DATE: November 4 TIME: Noon – 1 PM LOCATION: The Log. All are welcome for locally grown veggie lunch, $3 cash at…
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.…
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…
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…
The Hoffmann Bird Club of Berkshire County announces a presentation free and open to the public on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at the Guardian Life Insurance Company, 700 South Steet, Pittsfield, MA 01201. The program, “Berkshire Bird…
Join this BNRC-hosted online event to learn about the geological pasts of the Hudson Valley, the Taconic Mountains, and the Berkshires from local experts and authors Johanna and Robert Titus. They will take us back in time to long ago…
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…
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.…
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…
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM. The meeting is estimated to last 2 hours. The EJC is appointed by…
This webinar will assess the impact that recycling, fast fashion, and policy have on promoting a circular economy and achieving a healthier standard of living for the environment and the well-being of people. Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity…
The Lenox Land Trust 2022 Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, November 10, at 6:00 PM at the Lenox Library (18 Main Street). This year's annual meeting will feature a talk by Local History Librarian Amy Lafave entitled “A Journey…
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.…
The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering in the Great Hall. Meet guest presenter Mashpee Wampanoag artist Robert Peters in celebration of his fabulous “Peskeompskut” painting, recently purchased by the Town of Montague. Raffle drawing of items…
Help the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee tidy up the East Branch Trail by filling holes, clipping branches, and moving debris before the yearly Gorge Apres Gorge run/walk, which is sponsored by the Hilltown Land Trust and takes place…
This series is designed to help us understand and cope with the emotions that come with the frightening changes and heart-breaking losses we are experiencing as our beautiful planet overheats. Dates: Monday, November 14 & Thursday, November 17 Time: 3 PM…
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…
Join us for our November Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear Laura Marx, a Climate Solutions Scientist from The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts, talk about The Staying Connected Initiative and the cross-border effort to protect and connect wildlife habitat across the…
During this webinar, Brian Walsh will discuss what is known about the spotted lanternfly and observations about maple trees that provide insight as to the impact the insect could have on the industry. Ever since the spotted lanternfly was found…
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.…
Did you know invisible pollutants in our indoor air can be harmful to our health? In this virtual town hall, we will learn from experts the Dos and Don’ts of creating a healthy home and how we can stem the…
Massachusetts elected a new Governor - and she promised us a strong climate plan. Join Mothers Out Front on Thursday to ask Governor-elect Healey to lean into her campaign promises and put climate and environmental justice at the top of…
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. WHEN: Wednesday, November 16, from 7 PM – 8 PM Thursday, November 17, from 12 PM – 1 PM REGISTER HERE Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green…
Join MassRecycle and tour UTEC Mattress Recycling in Lawrence. UTEC is a youth service organization that provides job training, mentorship, and opportunity to young people in Lowell and Lawrence. At the same time, they learn the values of reuse, repurposing,…
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.…
Celebrate Writing the Land project’s virtual book launch of Writing the Land: Windblown I, an anthology featuring the work of poets writing conserved lands for 11 land trusts across the country. Hilltown Land Trust’s poet, JuPong Lin, and 15 others…
Dr. Richard D. Little presents "Magnificence, Mysteries and Death" about the geological history of the Connecticut Valley from earliest times to the present. WHEN: Sunday, November 20 TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: in person & online »In-person participants are requested to…
Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) is on a climate-ready mission to restore, conserve and protect clean cold waters and a sweeping woodland corridor across the entire Housatonic Valley, and friends like you make it possible! Your attendance at HVA’s Auction for…
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on Monday, November 21, at 9:30 am. The EJC is appointed by the Governor to advise and provide recommendations to the…
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…
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.…
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…
Forget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join Great Falls Discovery Center for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles long on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for…
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.…
It’s that time of year again! Join Hilltown Land trust for this year’s Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run and Free Family Fun Walk on November 27th. This annual event is entering its 18th year, scheduled on the Sunday after…
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…
The Mass Pollinator Network hosts monthly meetings for participants from across the state to exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates about local actions. This is a great opportunity to network and meet people with shared interests. Whether you’re a seasoned community…
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.…
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…
The Berkshire Clean, Cold, & Connected Partnership is hosting a workshop on how to implement Stream Smart Culvert Replacements to help conservation commissions, nonprofits, highways, and towns with navigating culvert replacements to ensure they are fish-friendly and flood resilient. Join Housatonic…
Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) for their annual State of the River. This year is "A Victory for Rivers: The 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act," an address by Thomas C. Jorling, Co-author of the Act, its…
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.…
With global fertilizer shortages, food/fertilizer-producing regions war-torn, and an impending global food crisis compounded by the ravages of climate change to agriculture, Abe Noe Hays' cutting-edge research into urine as an ecologically-sound solution is gaining ground worldwide. https://richearthinstitute.org/ Join Williams College…
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.…
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and BEAT for a hike that will take us through the geologic remnants of a Himalayan-scale mountain range formed in western New England during a massive tectonic collision nearly 500 million years ago. Mark…
Have you had problems with wildlife? Maybe you encountered a coyote and weren’t sure what to do, maybe you have uninvited guests living under your porch, or maybe you’ve been struggling to keep bears out of your trash. We hope…
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.…
For all ages. Explore how animals and birds adapt to the changing seasons. Discover which animals hibernate, migrate, or change appearance. Chose a storybook, craft activity, or a take-home project. Designed as a self-guided activity or may be led by…