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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…
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
Southern Hilltowns Land Conservation Forum
What are your priorities for open space and land conservation in the beautiful Western Mass Hilltowns? Gather with friends and neighbors to share your thoughts on conservation in your community and enjoy a brief presentation from Hilltown Land Trust staff.…
Tom Wessels Reading the Forested Landscape
Tom Wessels Reading the Forested Landscape
Imprinted into the landscape is the history of how we and other species have inhabited it, the storms and fires that have shaped it, and its response to these and other changes. Few people can “read” that imprint better than…
6 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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
0 events,
3 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Small Giants: the critical role small tributaries play in trout ecology
Small Giants: the critical role small tributaries play in trout ecology
In this presentation, we studied demography and movement of two Japanese landlocked salmonids (white-spotted charr Salvelinus leucomanie japonicusand red-spotted masu salmon Oncorhynchus masou ishikawae) persisting for > 30 years in a headwater stream network that is highly fragmented due to low-head dams in the mainstem (six impassable infrastructures in a < 500 m segment).
Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America
Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America
Join Cary Institute for an in-person and virtual book talk featuring author Leila Philip. In conversation with Cary President Dr. Joshua Ginsberg, Philip will discuss her new book: Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America. In Beaverland, Philip reveals the…
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.…
Workshop: Climate Proof Your Home
Workshop: Climate Proof Your Home
Don't miss the chance to "Climate Proof Your Home" at the upcoming free workshop hosted at the Lenox Community Center by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) and the Town of Lenox. This workshop will provide valuable information on managing stormwater,…
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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural "treasures" along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE:…
0 events,
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…
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.…
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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
0 events,
3 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Log Lunch: “Impacts of Climate Change on Global Fish Stocks, Food Security, and Societal Stability”
Log Lunch: “Impacts of Climate Change on Global Fish Stocks, Food Security, and Societal Stability”
Alison Cross Carter, the Director of Fishery Sustainability at World Wildlife Fund-US, engages in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) fishery assessments and policy consultations to ensure the credibility of the MSC standard and program and leads other fishery certification initiatives of interest,…
Amphibian Night Walk
Amphibian Night Walk
Grab your headlamps and join Williamstown Rural Lands educators for a family-friendly evening of amphibians at Sheep Hill! Learn about Massachusetts salamanders and frogs through a short talk and explore our pond and meadow seeps for our amphibian neighbors. Light…
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.…
2 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…
0 events,
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…
Vernal Pool Hike at The Boulders
Vernal Pool Hike at The Boulders
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) on an early spring walk to learn about vernal pools and why it is important to protect these vital breeding grounds for amphibians and other fascinating creatures. DATE: Tuesday, April 11 TIME: 4:00 PM…
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.…
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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
0 events,
1 event,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
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.…
Vernal Pool Workshop with Tom Tyning
Vernal Pool Workshop with Tom Tyning
Want to learn more about the migratory frogs and salamanders we've been helping across roads and their unique habitats? Join BEAT and Professor Tom Tyning — an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England's natural history…
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…
“Protecting the environment and how you can help” with Jane Winn
“Protecting the environment and how you can help” with Jane Winn
Join Jane Winn, Executive Director of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), for a presentation about what BEAT is doing to protect the environment, upcoming events, ways you can volunteer, and ways you can take action to protect the planet. Hear…
0 events,
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,
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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
3 events,
Celebrate Urban Birds at The Berkshire Athenaeum
Celebrate Urban Birds at The Berkshire Athenaeum
With springtime comes the arrival of many bird species! During this event, kids (ages 3 – 6) will learn about birds that they can see in Pittsfield, listen to a story about birds, and make a bird collage of a…
Tree Identification Hike
Tree Identification Hike
Identify trees as they emerge from winter slumber. DCR Management Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families – ages 8 and up. Dress for the weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and a snack. Inclement weather…
Naturalist Club with Greenagers & Railroad Street Youth Project
Naturalist Club with Greenagers & Railroad Street Youth Project
If you are between 14-25 years old and interested in learning more about the environment and developing land stewardship skills, join Greenagers & Railroad Street Youth Project in this 6-week in-person experience! Transportation can be arranged in South County, so don't let…
2 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Earth Week Event: Salute To Pollinators
Earth Week Event: Salute To Pollinators
Join DCR at Mount Greylock for this special Earth Week salute to pollinators! Visitor Center activities include crafts, a scavenger hunt, and an opportunity to help prepare our pollinator garden get ready for spring flowers! For all ages. DATE: Friday,…
10 events,
Bird Walk with Ben Nickley
Bird Walk with Ben Nickley
Birds are miraculous! Especially in spring when they dazzle us with bright, nuptial colors and serenade us with a profusion of happy songs. This Earth Day, the Berkshire County Historical Society will host a bird walk at Herman Melville’s historic…
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.…
4 events,
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural “treasures” along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE: Every…
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…
1 event,
Driving Towards Equity: Innovations in EV Policy, Pricing, and the IRA’s Clean Vehicle Credit
Driving Towards Equity: Innovations in EV Policy, Pricing, and the IRA’s Clean Vehicle Credit
The trajectory of electric vehicles has not been a straight line, but adoption is accelerating due to the growing climate crisis, corporate buy-in, and climbing gas prices. Accompanying the growth of the electric vehicle market are conversations about ensuring proper…
3 events,
Let’s Talk About Food Waste
Let’s Talk About Food Waste
A free webinar for Berkshire Restaurant owners, grocery store managers, dispensary leaders, and cafeteria staff – one hour, five speakers, and tons of information on food waste. Learn how to reduce your food waste, easily donate leftovers, compost, and so…
Spring Woods and Wildlife Talk
Spring Woods and Wildlife Talk
Spring is here! What is happening in your woods? What things should we be looking for and thinking about? Join VT Coverts as we host Chittenden County Forester Ethan Tapper and Coverts Cooperator and Audubon Biologist Steve Hagenbuch for a…
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…
6 events,
Parkitecture – Building into the Landscape
Parkitecture – Building into the Landscape
Free for all ages. Discover the planned “Parkitecture” of historic Bascom Lodge. This rustic structure, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, was designed to fit into the landscape on the highest point in Massachusetts. Today, the lodge…
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.…
Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Hike at Fare-Thee-Well
Ring in spring with a hike at Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center! We'll explore a forested hillside on a moderate 1.5-mile hike, then circle up around the fire for a bring-your-own-lunch picnic in the meadow. This hike has a sliding scale fee…
5 events,
Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong-Tai Chi
Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong-Tai Chi
Enhance optimal health and longevity. Experience the meditative martial arts of Qi Gong-Tai Chi with Jeanne S. For ages 12 and older. All abilities are welcome. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing. The program may be offered outdoors if fair weather, otherwise…
Knowing Your Landscape series: Assessing Your Property
Knowing Your Landscape series: Assessing Your Property
Join Williamstown Rural Lands as their Knowing Your Landscape series moves “on the land” to do a case study that explores land management basics! Learn how to determine what kinds of habitats you have, consider your property management goals, and…
Community Science: NestWatch Volunteer Training
Community Science: NestWatch Volunteer Training
NestWatch is a nationwide nest monitoring program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and supported by community members like yourself. Participating is fun, and anyone can do it – even young ones! Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) is offering this…
4 events,
City Nature Challenge
Please join us in western Massachusetts April 28th through May 1st as we participate in the worldwide City Nature Challenge, a global bioblitz aimed at connecting people with the biodiversity all around them! Now in its eighth year, the City Nature Challenge has grown…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
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.…
Forest Ecology Walk
Forest Ecology Walk
Celebrate Arbor Day, and explore a historic farm-to-forest landscape. Discover evidence of former 1800s agricultural activity that fostered a natural reforestation. Moderate-difficult 2-mile hike on Bradley Farm Trail. For ages 8 and older. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy…
Pittsfield Arbor Day Celebration!
Pittsfield Arbor Day Celebration!
Join the City of Pittsfield's Parks & Recreation Department for a community Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 28, at Springside Park. The event will begin at noon with a tree planting and keynote address by Martha Lyon, ASLA of…
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.…
Woods Walk: Forest Health and Climate Resilience at Pelham Lake Park
Woods Walk: Forest Health and Climate Resilience at Pelham Lake Park
Rowe residents and the public are invited to join a woods walk to tour Pelham Lake Park in Rowe. Forester Alex Barrett, town staff, Mass Audubon ecologists, and Indigenous leaders will run the walk to discuss the property's current climate-smart…
Arbor Day Tree Party and Park Cleanup
Arbor Day Tree Party and Park Cleanup
Join the City of Pittsfield for a fun-filled family day of tree planting and park cleanup! Free trees on a first-come, first-serve bases, followed by a planting demonstration on how to plant & care for your new tree. Have fun…
5 events,
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural “treasures” along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE: Every…
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…