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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…
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…
6 events,
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…
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…
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…
Evaluating Climate Solutions: A National Forum Series
Evaluating Climate Solutions: A National Forum Series
The climate crisis has already started. Will the proposed solutions work – are they effective, scalable, affordable, technically possible, and politically feasible? This series of virtual forums by national experts explores a few of the options. Nuclear Power: Expensive Menace or Low-Carbon…
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.…
5 events,
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…
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
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Community Cookout and Ice Cream Social
Community Cookout and Ice Cream Social
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a late-summer grill-and-chill community cookout at Sheep Hill! Bring your own grillables, utensils (including a bowl), and social moxie. WRL will provide entertainment, drinks, ice cream, sides, grills, and scenery. Open & free for all!…
8 events,
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
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.…
Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike
Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike
Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high-elevation forests and fields from Naturalist and Tamarack Hollow Director Aimee Gelinas. DATE: Sunday, September 10 TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM LOCATION: Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA Registration is…
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…
Berkshire Green Drinks: ‘Beyond Recycling’ with Andrew Ferrara from Berkshire Zero Waste Initiative
Berkshire Green Drinks: ‘Beyond Recycling’ with Andrew Ferrara from Berkshire Zero Waste Initiative
Join us for our September Berkshire Green Drinks event to meet Andrew Ferrara, the program manager of BEAT's Zero Waste Initiative, and learn about current projects and groups working to reduce waste in Berkshire County that go beyond just recycling!…
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…
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup: CCC Meeting
EPA Housatonic River Cleanup: CCC Meeting
The next Housatonic Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 13, from 6:00–8:00 PM. The meeting will take place in person at the Lee Library (100 Main St, Lee, MA) and online via Zoom. This is…
1 event,
Follow the Forest: Virtual & In-Person Training Opportunity
Follow the Forest: Virtual & In-Person Training Opportunity
Join the Dutchess Land Conservancy at this in-person and online event to learn how you can participate in Housatonic Valley Association's (HVA) Follow the Forest initiative! Julia Rogers, Senior Land Protection Manager at HVA, will discuss the background and importance…
3 events,
Migratory Bird Outing
Migratory Bird Outing
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and former Audubon chapter president and Williamstown local Tommy Richeyin to say goodbye to our summer feathered neighbors with a birder outing at Sheep Hill! Discover birds by sound and sight on this easy bird walk…
Honoring Our Plant & Animal Teachers: A Workshop in the Woods
Honoring Our Plant & Animal Teachers: A Workshop in the Woods
Spend an enlivening, contemplative day in the forest, writing and sharing in good company about the many forms of guidance offered by denizens of the more-than-human world. Award-winning author and gifted teacher Jennifer Browdy joins skilled wilderness educator Tes Reed…
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.…
8 events,
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
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.…
Arcadia Folk Festival
Arcadia Folk Festival
Signature Sounds and Mass Audubon are excited to announce the 5th annual Arcadia Folk Festival presented by Danco Modern! This outdoor fall musical event brings the community together around music in the heart of the Valley to celebrate nature and…
1 event,
Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering
Join Western Massachusetts Climate Action Now for their monthly virtual meeting and a presentation by the Connecticut River Defenders (CRD), a group of environmental social justice activists from the Connecticut River Valley and beyond who have been working to shut…
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…
March To End Fossil Fuels in Williamstown
March To End Fossil Fuels in Williamstown
Join with a coalition of local faith, environmental, and community groups March To End Fossil Fuels. Participants will gather in front of First Congregational Church to rally and hear brief remarks before marching to Field Park for a standout. Everyone…
3 events,
Fall Gardening for Pollinators: Creating a Resilient Garden for All Seasons
Fall Gardening for Pollinators: Creating a Resilient Garden for All Seasons
Join Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Where do beneficial insects spend the winter? What does gardening…
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…
“Pesticides and Children’s Health: How Can We Protect Our Community?” — Webinar
“Pesticides and Children’s Health: How Can We Protect Our Community?” — Webinar
The Town of Great Barrington's Agricultural Commission and Board of Health will co-host a webinar/talk on “Pesticides and Children’s Health: How Can We Protect Our Community?” The public is invited, and pre-registration is required. Click here to register. DATE: Thursday,…
2 events,
History of Sheep Hill
History of Sheep Hill
From the waters of Lake Bascom to the Rosenburgs of Sunny Brook Farm, join Williamstown Rural Lands to learn about the geologic and human history of Sheep Hill. Explore the old barns and the cultural meadow and share your stories…
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.…
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BIPOC Friction Fire Campout
The BIPOC friction fire workshop is an overnight experience to learn and practice the art of fire birthing. The group will participate in a land walk to identify trees and other materials to make a bow drill kit. Participants will…
2023 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
UPDATE: BIOBLITZ IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND! Some people have asked what will happen with Biodiversity Day this weekend if it's raining. We still plan to go ahead with the programs and the surveying, regardless of the weather forecast. We're keeping a close eye…
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
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Wild Bee Walk with Aliza Fassler at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Wild Bee Walk with Aliza Fassler at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Join Aliza Fassler for a wild bee walk during the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire Bioblitz). Aliza will encourage participants to look for and observe bees doing their usual pollinating work and talk about who is found! This walk…
8 events,
Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Join Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an early morning bird walk during the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This walk is one of many activities happening during this year’s Berkshire Bioblitz that’s taking place on September…
Mist Netting + Bird Banding Demo with Berkshire Bird Observatory at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Mist Netting + Bird Banding Demo with Berkshire Bird Observatory at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Join Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) for an early morning mist-netting demo during the 14th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This demonstration is an excellent opportunity for people to experience some of the biodiversity surveying methods used…
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.…
0 events,
3 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.…
DPU Hearing: Housatonic Water Works Company’s rate increase request
DPU Hearing: Housatonic Water Works Company’s rate increase request
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on Housatonic Water Works Company's rate increase request. Any person interested in commenting on this matter may appear at the public hearing or file written comments…
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…
Clean Energy Incentives For All: Public Forum
Clean Energy Incentives For All: Public Forum
The Forum’s goal is to highlight existing MA and federal clean energy incentives for individuals, homeowners, renters, businesses, municipalities and nonprofits. Attendees will learn how to access these federal and state tax-based incentives that are available for implementing cleaner means…
2 events,
Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC Online Program
Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC Online Program
Make the most of the Berkshires this autumn! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) staff and other enthusiasts to discuss trails and reserves you can visit during the 2023 harvest and foliage season. They'll mention a few can't-miss longtime beloved…
Evaluating Climate Solutions: A National Forum Series
Evaluating Climate Solutions: A National Forum Series
The climate crisis has already started. Will the proposed solutions work – are they effective, scalable, affordable, technically possible, and politically feasible? This series of virtual forums by national experts explores a few of the options. Nuclear Power: Expensive Menace or Low-Carbon…
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.…
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.…
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Family Fall Discovery Hike on The Old Mill Trail
Family Fall Discovery Hike on The Old Mill Trail
What trees turn red? How about yellow or orange? Autumn is the perfect time for an inquisitive walk through the woods. Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration along the Old Mill Trail in Dalton. The trail is…
6 events,
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Housatonic Heritage Walks
Explore with knowledgeable & local historians, naturalists, and environmentalists at sites within the Housatonic River Valley: tours of historic buildings and town centers, hikes on the Appalachian Trail and other trails, walks through industrial heritage sites, a canoe paddling trip…
Run For The Hills 10K/5K
Run For The Hills 10K/5K
Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for the 13th Annual Run for the Hills! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy the peak fall foliage and help GBLC raise the funds needed to promote conservation,…
Walk Through an Old Growth Forest at Ice Glen Ravine (Housatonic Heritage Walks)
Walk Through an Old Growth Forest at Ice Glen Ravine (Housatonic Heritage Walks)
Join this small excursion with Chelsey Simmons from Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) through one of the oldest forests in Massachusetts, where you'll walk among trees that are hundreds of years old and through a lush landscape of boulders thick…
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