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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…
MAPN Monthly Meeting
MAPN Monthly Meeting
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…
2 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.…
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…
2 events,
FREE Stream Smart Training with HVA
FREE Stream Smart Training with HVA
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…
HooRWA’s State of the River in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
HooRWA’s State of the River in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act
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…
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.…
Geology Hike with Expert Mark Brandriss at Hoosac Range, North Adams
Geology Hike with Expert Mark Brandriss at Hoosac Range, North Adams
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…
Coexisting Humanely with Wildlife (multiple in-person locations)
Coexisting Humanely with Wildlife (multiple in-person locations)
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…
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…
Landscaping for Pollinators and Birds at Home with Desiree Narango
Landscaping for Pollinators and Birds at Home with Desiree Narango
Desiree Narango will speak about her research studying how residential landscapes and gardening practices influence wildlife habitats. The talk will focus on Dr. Narango’s recent work comparing how native and nonnative plant species vary in supporting species interactions. She will…
3 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.…
Mountain Mindfulness Series: Forest Bathing Walk
Mountain Mindfulness Series: Forest Bathing Walk
For all ages. Jacqui Gero leads a slow, intentional, meditative woodland walk to de-stress and get re-connected with nature. No previous experience is necessary. Be prepared for winter weather conditions: dress in layers and wear winter boots. If conditions permit, bring snowshoes and hiking…
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,
Making “Cents” of Incentives: Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals
Making “Cents” of Incentives: Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals
Are you unsure about how Inflation Reduction Act renewable, electrification, and efficiency tax credits will impact your community’s building and renovation projects? Do you have the feeling that Mass Save offerings have evolved but haven’t heard about their new incentives…
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.…
Winter Tree I.D. Walk in Springside Park
Winter Tree I.D. Walk in Springside Park
Wanna get to know your trees a little better with winter tree ID? It may be surprising, but winter is an excellent time for learning tree and shrub identification. Join us for a free tree identification walk in Springside Park on Saturday, December…
5 events,
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
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.…
Winter Senses Family Walk
Winter Senses Family Walk
Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a winter-senses walk at Housatonic Flats in Great Barrington. You will observe the changing season using your five senses and learn how useful these tools can be in experiencing the natural world. REGISTER HERE &…
Animals in Winter
Animals in Winter
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…
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…
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup – CCC Meeting
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup – CCC Meeting
The next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 13, from 6 PM – 8 PM. This is an opportunity for people to get an update on the Housatonic River PCB remediation and make public comments.…
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.…
Urban Pollinator Corridors: Creating Native Habitat to Support Pollinators and Other Wildlife (Webinar)
Urban Pollinator Corridors: Creating Native Habitat to Support Pollinators and Other Wildlife (Webinar)
Portland is the largest urban area in Maine and many of the region’s native plants and the fauna that depend on them have been replaced with buildings, paving, and exotic plant species. Creating a vision for restoring native habitat was…
Inspiration and Practice: Taking Buildings Apart – MA Deconstruction Workgroup meeting
Inspiration and Practice: Taking Buildings Apart – MA Deconstruction Workgroup meeting
MassDEP invites you to the second meeting of our Deconstruction Workgroup (*a sub-working group of MassDEP’s Reduce & Reuse Working Group). DATE: Wednesday, December 14 TIME: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM LOCATION: Online All are welcome; click here to join…
2 events,
QuitCarbon: Lessons Learned as Carbon Concierges (Webinar)
QuitCarbon: Lessons Learned as Carbon Concierges (Webinar)
QuitCarbon has been drafting “Quitting Plans” for home electrification retrofits in the SF Bay Area since early 2022. They work closely with contractors and homeowners to find the best solutions, recommendations, and up-to-date incentives surrounding all things electrification. Join Cooper…
HVA Holiday Cocktails & Conversation/Annual Meeting: “Coping with Climate Change in Your Community”
HVA Holiday Cocktails & Conversation/Annual Meeting: “Coping with Climate Change in Your Community”
Join Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) for their annual Cocktails & Conversation meeting. This year's talk, "Coping with Climate Change in Your Community", will be given by Scott Jackson, UMASS Amherst Extension Professor from the Department of Environmental Conservation. DATE: Thursday, December 15 TIME: 5:30…
4 events,
Solstice sunset, cocoa-sip, & sing-along
Solstice sunset, cocoa-sip, & sing-along
As we approach the shortest day of the year, celebrate the return of the light—Winter Solstice! Gather by the fire, sip hot cocoa, and join voices together in song! Bring along your instruments to play, invite the quartet, or just…
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 Nature Walk
Mindful Nature Walk
Join Sandy Wilson from Spirit of Dragonflies, LLC to celebrate the wonders of the outdoors! Called Shinrin-Yoku where it originated in Japan, it is the wellness practice of being in the present moment and opening up our senses. This type of slow…
3 events,
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
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.…
Animals in Winter
Animals in Winter
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…
Make a tissue box cozy using upcycled materials!
Make a tissue box cozy using upcycled materials!
Make a Tissue Box Cozy using upcycled fabric samples! Join a new class offered by The Old Stone Mill Center, A Zero Waste Maker Space in Adams, MA , with their esteemed guest teacher, Deborah Carter. Participants will make a very stylish…
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…
Pittsfield Green Drinks – “Protecting What Sustains Us All: a conversation with Berkshire Environmental Action Team”
Pittsfield Green Drinks – “Protecting What Sustains Us All: a conversation with Berkshire Environmental Action Team”
Join us for our December Pittsfield Green Drinks event to talk with Berkshire Environmental Action Team staff about BEAT's important work of this past year and explore what comes next as the new year approaches! This event will take place…
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.…
Mountain Mindfulness Series: Winter Solstice Walk
Mountain Mindfulness Series: Winter Solstice Walk
Experience the serenity and tranquility of the forest in winter. Celebrate the return of the light on the shortest day of the year with a guided, slow, intentional, meditative woodland walk to de-stress and reconnect with nature. For all ages.…
Winter Solstice Walk
Winter Solstice Walk
Celebrate the change in season. Join the Great Falls Discovery Center for an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a paved & level surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up.…
2 events,
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Calling all nature detectives! Learn how to identify trees during their winter slumber with DCR Management Forester Kevin Podkowka. This will be an easy walk for families and is for ages 8 and older. Be prepared for the weather by…
Nice & Easy Walk
Nice & Easy Walk
Join others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
1 event,
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,
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Join Jim Pelletier for a three-hour guided wildlife tracking exploration. Traverse nearby woodlands, meadows, and streams. See what local wildlife has been up to. Journey less than 2 miles at a leisurely pace with some off- trail, rough terrain, and…
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.…
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Winter Wildlife Tracking
Join Jim Pelletier for a three-hour guided wildlife tracking exploration. Traverse nearby woodlands, meadows, and streams. See what local wildlife has been up to. Journey less than 2 miles at a leisurely pace with some off- trail, rough terrain, and…
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.…
Snowshoe/hike: Fauna, flora, winter ecology, and tracking
Snowshoe/hike: Fauna, flora, winter ecology, and tracking
Join naturlist and director of Tamarack Hollow, Aimee Gelinas, for this free nature program at Chapel Brook in Ashfield, MA, on Saturday, December 31, from 10 AM – 1 PM. Registration required for all Tamarack Hollow nature programs; snowshoe rentals…
5 events,
First Day Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Ecology, Trees and Tracking Snowshoe Program
First Day Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Ecology, Trees and Tracking Snowshoe Program
Join naturalist & Director of Tamarack Hollow Aimee Gelina for this New Year snowshoe adventure! You'll. learn about forest ecology, trees, and tracking. DATE: Sunday, January 1 TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM LOCATION: Tamarack Hollow, Windsor, MA COST: $20/person Registration required for…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
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.…
Animals in Winter
Animals in Winter
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…
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