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Housatonic Heritage Walks – Tour the Northeast Schoolhouse and Part of the Northeast District
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Tour the Northeast Schoolhouse and Part of the Northeast District
Part of the 21st Annual Housatonic Heritage Walks series. Housatonic Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Join Gloria Morse and…
A Tower of Remembrance
A Tower of Remembrance
Free for all ages. This Memorial Day Weekend explore and honor the story of Mount Greylock’s historic Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. This 93-foot tall monument, crowned with a beacon light, is the Commonwealth’s tribute to those who gave their…
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…
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…
0 events,
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.…
Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and the Future of Earth’s Climate
Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and the Future of Earth’s Climate
On June 2 at 7pm, join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a virtual Ned Ames Honorary Lecture featuring Ben Strauss, CEO and Chief Scientist at Climate Central. Discover how a 10,000-year-old aboriginal story upended everything climate scientist Ben Strauss…
5 events,
Birding by Ear
Birding by Ear
Have you ever wondered who is singing those love songs in the tree canopy, discreetly building a nest in your backyard, or scolding potential predators who have ventured too close for comfort? In this workshop we will be attuning our sense of hearing to the…
National Trails Day: Boots on the Ground
National Trails Day: Boots on the Ground
Ready to get your hands and boots dirty? Lend a helping hand for National Trails Day by volunteering in the morning on conservation projects, enjoy a free lunch at noon and then enjoy the trails or rent a kayak in…
Introduction to Fishing on the Hoosic River
Introduction to Fishing on the Hoosic River
Join HooRWA anglers on Saturday, June 3 from 9am-12noon for an Introduction to Fishing on the Hoosic River. This workshop is designed for beginners, including people who have never fished at all. The workshop will include information on the fish…
5 events,
Wild Earth Sisters Retreat
Wild Earth Sisters Retreat
Leave your cell phone and your to-do list behind and step into a nourishing day in the life of the woods. Join a group of women and circle around a community fire, and let the energy of the group and…
16th Annual Free Family Fishing Day
16th Annual Free Family Fishing Day
The Great Falls Discovery Center annual Family Fishing Day is Sunday June 4, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. at Barton Cove, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center, including fly tying and a guest fish or two on display…
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.…
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2 events,
Bacteria Monitoring in the Housatonic Watershed
Bacteria Monitoring in the Housatonic Watershed
We are excited to begin our fourth season of bacteria monitoring thanks to Mass DEP funding. This year we will assess 9 - 10 sites for bacteria. Volunteers are needed to collect samples about 2 times a month from mid-June…
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.…
Science of Forest Carbon
Science of Forest Carbon
Join Dr. Alexandra Kosiba, the University of Vermont’s Extension Forester for an online discussion about the science behind forest carbon. Dr. Kosiba serves as a regional educator on forest carbon science and management and is the state lead on the…
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,
The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle
The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle
The global beverage industry buys more than 500 billion plastic bottles every year to package its products. A recent report documents the harmful impacts of plastic bottles on human health, environmental justice, and climate change. Hidden Hazards: The Chemical Footprint of…
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.…
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Farley String Band
Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Farley String Band
Join us spring, summer, and fall for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series in the Great Hall featuring local talent. Enjoy traditional folk music, “old time” and Celtic fiddle tunes from the Farley String Band. Refreshments…
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.…
5 events,
Yoga in Nature
Yoga in Nature
Join us for Yoga in Nature, a seasonal yoga tune-up to stay in step with the changing seasons and enjoy the beauty of the Mt. Holyoke Range and Plum Brook Pond at Kestrel’s headquarters. Yoga teaches us how to experience ourselves more…
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,
Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Forum
Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Forum
The goal of the Forum is to engage with our community members and program partners through an introspective look at the work of SNEP to provide input on the work that our Program has completed, the work ongoing, and the…
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…
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…
3 events,
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Take this wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts for an easy-paced, 1-mile to 3-mile guided hike that's geared toward seniors but open to all ages. Be sure to dress for variable weather and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles are…
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Series
Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Series
Join Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) board member and co-owner of local business Wild Soul River Justin Adkins and HooRWA Executive Director Arianna Collins for their “Learning Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants & Fungi” series. These wild walks in the…
Wildlife in a Changing Climate: The Secret Lives of Wild Bees
Wildlife in a Changing Climate: The Secret Lives of Wild Bees
You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4,000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees come in every size, shape, and…
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.…
8 events,
Stand Out for October Mountain State Forest
Stand Out for October Mountain State Forest
Please join in the Stand Out to protest the proposed DCR logging project within 447 acres of October Mountain Forest in Washington, MA. It will feature various speakers and a tour of previous logging sites. Come, bring signs, and show…
Summer Solstice Celebration at Lake Mansfield
Summer Solstice Celebration at Lake Mansfield
Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a Summer Solstice celebration with yoga and a live sound bath at Lake Mansfield. Be sure to bring a yoga blanket and a large towel. Free, no pre-registration is necessary. Donations accepted. For…
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.…
5 events,
Guided Hike: Haley Brook & Waterfall
Guided Hike: Haley Brook & Waterfall
This gentle, 2-mile hike in collaboration with Williamstown Rural Lands and HooRWA is one in a series exploring the tributaries of the Hoosic River. Visit the headwaters of Haley Brook on the WRL Loop Trail and get a good look…
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,
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…
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…
1 event,
How Do Deer Populations Impact Our Forests?
How Do Deer Populations Impact Our Forests?
Forest regrowth requires an abundance of healthy saplings from desirable, native trees to replace the older generations of trees. This regeneration is often stunted by the overabundance of white-tailed deer who browse on these trees often so much that it…
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.…
10th Annual Hoffmann Bird Club’s Golf Tournament
10th Annual Hoffmann Bird Club’s Golf Tournament
Join The Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) at its 10th Annual "Hoffmann Hackers Golf Classic" which could otherwise be known as "The Longest Bird." The public is welcome to participate. The 9-hole golf tournament is a fundraiser for Berkshire County’s premier Ornithological…
7 events,
Guided Hike: Haley Farm to Hopper Trail Loop
Guided Hike: Haley Farm to Hopper Trail Loop
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 5-mile loop hike featuring a stop at Stony Ledge, one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in the area! The hike will begin at the Haley Farm parking area before heading up the Haley Farm…
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.…
6 events,
Pleasant Valley’s Wild Thing Run/Walk
Pleasant Valley’s Wild Thing Run/Walk
Join Mass Audubon, recreational runners, and outdoors lovers at the 8th annual Wild Thing 5k/10k Trail Race and 5k Walk at Mass Audubon’s Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. This event is an important fundraiser for Mass Audubon’s extensive education programs and…
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…
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
Wild Edibles Walkabout at The Clark
Join naturalist and wild edibles enthusiast Arianna Alexsandra Collins on a 1 hour walk to identify wild edibles and medicinals. Flora and fungi characteristics will be discussed for proper identification and meal and medicine preparation. Trailside nibbling will be encouraged.…
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,
BIPOC Forest Bathing Immersion
These are all BIPOC wilderness trips in the Green Mountains of Vermont, recurring throughout the summer and autumn. Spend 4 days learning the basics of backpacking and camping in a non-competitive space centered around rest and collective accountability. Together we…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Take this wonderful opportunity to join other hiking enthusiasts for an easy-paced, 1-mile to 3-mile guided hike that's geared toward seniors but open to all ages. Be sure to dress for variable weather and wear sturdy boots. Hiking poles are…
4 events,
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
6/30 Turtles For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Call the…
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.…
Sheep Hill Firefly Hike
Sheep Hill Firefly Hike
Join Williamstown Rural Lands to experience the magic of the fireflies at Sheep Hill! Listen to storyteller and musician John Porcino weave whimsical tales and songs, search for fireflies on a guided walk in the meadow, and enjoy s'mores around a…
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.…
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…
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