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Massachusetts Policy Roundup
Massachusetts Policy Roundup
What’s happening with Massachusetts climate policy this year? Green Energy Consumers Alliance's advocates, Anna Vanderspek and Carrie Katan will explain what’s happening and how you can help influence climate policy. Executive director, Larry Chretien, will moderate. DATE: Monday, July 31…
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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…
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…
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VOLUNTEER! Invasive Plant Removal & Riverbank Restoration at BEAT’s Center
VOLUNTEER! Invasive Plant Removal & Riverbank Restoration at BEAT’s Center
Consider joining BEAT to help restore the riverbank behind our Environmental Leadership & Education Center by removing invasive plant species and planting native ones! For the next several weeks, BEAT will alternate between our usual Friday hardy kiwi removals in…
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.…
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.…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Join a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
Observing Moths at Night: A Lightsheet & Mothing Demonstration at Flat Brook Wildlife Management Area
Observing Moths at Night: A Lightsheet & Mothing Demonstration at Flat Brook Wildlife Management Area
Every year, during the last week of July, National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, habitats, and importance of moths and helps spread awareness of these essential insects whose global populations are rapidly declining. People of all ages and…
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…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Join a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
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…
LEARN! Pollinator Protection Collaboration
LEARN! Pollinator Protection Collaboration
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this online event discussing the community collaboration activities of Housatonic Heritage’s Operation Pollination Program and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. The presenters will also provide seasonal recommendations to protect pollinators Click here to register. DATE:…
6 events,
Youth Write-in/Art-in
Youth Write-in/Art-in
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition for a youth write-in/art-in at Sheep Hill. Participants are welcome to wander the property's landscape for inspiration, talk with peers and facilitators, or simply sit to produce. The goal of…
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.…
Invasive Worms and What You Need to Know
Invasive Worms and What You Need to Know
Jumping worms? Snake worms? Crazy worms? These invasive worms, which go by many names, have spread surprisingly fast in New England in recent years. Find out what they are and why they are a threat to our forests, what they…
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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…
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.…
Astronomy Night
Astronomy Night
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and Williams College assistant professor Anne Jaskot for a night of stargazing at Sheep Hill. Come learn some facts about our universe, view the Perseids meteor shower, and enjoy some space-themed treats! Click here for more…
5 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.…
Mindful Photography in Nature at Basin Pond
Mindful Photography in Nature at Basin Pond
Join mindfulness-in-nature facilitator Sandrine Harris and Thad Kubis, photographer and photography teacher, for an immersive experience in the natural environment at BNRC’s Basin Pond (Lee, MA). This guided mindful photography journey aims to change the way you see and how…
Mt. Greylock Photo Group Meet-Up
Mt. Greylock Photo Group Meet-Up
Everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of majestic mountain landscapes! All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring along your camera, tablet, or cellphone. Program duration 1.5—2 hours. For more details, visit the Facebook event…
6 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.…
Wild Earth Sisters Retreat
Wild Earth Sisters Retreat
Join Tes Reed for this Wild Earth Sisters 2023 Retreat taking place over four Sundays + a Saturday-Sunday overnight in New Marlborough, MA. Leave your cell phone and your to-do list behind, and step into a nourishing day in the…
Inspirational Greylock
Inspirational Greylock
Mount Greylock has inspired many historical artists and writers. A guided summit stroll visits quote rocks to explore the meanings of why and how this place has inspired them. Ages 12 and older. Be prepared for the weather; wear sturdy…
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Family Butterfly Hike & Seek
Family Butterfly Hike & Seek
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and Berkshire Family Hikes for a Butterfly Hike & Seek around Wild Acres in Pittsfield. Search for butterflies, both real and artificial, and learn a bit about these winged friends along the way. Dress…
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.…
Ashmere Island Paddle
Ashmere Island Paddle
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for a relaxing paddle and picnic at the pristine Lake Ashmere in Hinsdale! Bring your own canoe, kayak, or paddle board and a picnic lunch. We'll put in at the boat launch ramp (see…
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,
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…
2 events,
Wild Writing Retreat
Wild Writing Retreat
Join Tes Reed, Jane Bernstein, and a handful of women to write prose, poems, fiction, non-fiction, gibberish, or anything else — no experience necessary! This is a retreat for writing, discovery, community, relaxation, and joy – nurtured by nature. Play…
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.…
5 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.…
Sketching Birds
Sketching Birds
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and local artist Julia Morgan at Sheep Hill for an introduction to sketching birds. Explore the underlying structure, wing anatomy, and markings of birds through drawing. Suggested: bring a sketchbook that is 8” x 10” or…
Mountain Mindfulness: Yoga Hike
Mountain Mindfulness: Yoga Hike
A family-friendly yoga hike for all ages with guides Suzy and Jean. Take a mindful hike on a 1-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that incorporates forest bathing, yoga, meditation, and mindful breathing. Dress to hike in variable weather. Wear…
5 events,
Tree Identification in Lower Bowker’s Woods, Stockbridge
Tree Identification in Lower Bowker’s Woods, Stockbridge
BEAT will lead a tree identification walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods at 9:30 AM on Sunday, August 20. The 1-mile trail meanders along the Housatonic River and through a charming upland forest. Participants will learn key characteristics of common trees…
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.…
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…
Overcoming the Solid Waste Crisis
Overcoming the Solid Waste Crisis
Join this distinguished panel to explore the benefits of Product Stewardship, an approach to solving the waste crisis that emphasizes the responsibility of manufacturers in reducing the environmental impact of their products throughout their lifecycle. Learn how using paint and…
2 events,
Volunteer: Morning Knotweed Suppression
Volunteer: Morning Knotweed Suppression
Join the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee and learn a simple method that they have been using to starve small knotweed patches. Help the interns with their final day collecting data and stripping the leaves. Head home empowered to…
Music & Poetry Along the River Concert
Music & Poetry Along the River Concert
Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) for their Music & Poetry Along the River Outdoor Concert at The Spruces in Williamstown. This is a celebration with local poets, singers, and musicians and our mutual love and affection for the…
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.…
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.…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Join a short and easy walk at Mt. Greylock State Reservation and be guided along paths by a park interpreter to explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. All ages. Wheelchair accessible. Meet at…
Volunteer: Remove & Restore — Shaker Mill Brook
Volunteer: Remove & Restore — Shaker Mill Brook
Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee will teach folks how to ID the most common invasive species and the best way, that they have found, to remove the invasive plants and work to restore riparian areas. Registration is required. To…
5 events,
Butterflies of Sheep Hill
Butterflies of Sheep Hill
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and local butterfly enthusiast Doug Lister at Sheep Hill for a casual walk through the meadow in search of our late summer Lepidopteran visitors looking for up to 20 species of butterflies ranging from the big…
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…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting
Hear about the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) summer conference and other local updates, and then hear from special guests - Biodiversity Builders' summer interns! Join NOFA Mass to hear from high school students from Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge, who…
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…
Community Listening Session: The Hoosic River in North Adams
Community Listening Session: The Hoosic River in North Adams
The City of North Adams and Hoosic River Revival are hosting the first in a series of listening sessions to gather community input regarding the significance of the Hoosic River in North Adams and the need to modernize the aging…
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.…
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.…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – History Hike to the Keystone Arches Bridges
Housatonic Heritage Walks – History Hike to the Keystone Arches Bridges
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 Dave Pierce, from…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – The Royal Hemlock Trail
Housatonic Heritage Walks – The Royal Hemlock Trail
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. A walk on the Bidwell…
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Housatonic Heritage Walks – Family Hike at the Pines Community Forest
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Family Hike at the Pines Community Forest
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 Taylor Staubach of Berkshire…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Goodbody Preserve
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Goodbody Preserve
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 Tim Hunter, from…
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Architectural Walk at Hancock Shaker Village
Housatonic Heritage Walks – Architectural Walk at Hancock Shaker Village
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. Shaker buildings tell us…