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Storywalk®: Call Me Tree, Llámame Árbol
STORYWALK®: CALL ME TREE, LLÁMAME ÁRBOL Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Come to the Great Falls Discovery Center for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Call Me Tree, Llámame Árbol by Maya Christina Gonzalez for…
The Climate Club Explores: Energy Innovations
The Climate Club Explores: Energy Innovations
What innovations might aid us in the transition to a clean energy economy? Boston Globe Climate Reporter Sabrina Shankman moderates a dynamic conversation delving into the past, present, and future of energy innovations, exploring what has shaped the current landscape…
3 events,
Birding at the Mount
Birding at the Mount
Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
2 events,
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
A new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
4 events,
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
KIDLEIDOSCOPE STORY HOUR: 10/4: Squirrels; 10/18: Bear; 10/25: Bats For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
7 events,
2024 Housatonic Heritage Walks
2024 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…
Tree Identification Walk at Lower Bowker’s Woods (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Tree Identification Walk at Lower Bowker’s Woods (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Join Chelsey Simmons, BEAT's programs director, for a tree identification walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods to learn key characteristics of common trees in western Massachusetts and get tips to help identify them. The 1-mile trail meanders along the Housatonic River…
Fall Fest at Hopkins Memorial Forest
Fall Fest at Hopkins Memorial Forest
This event celebrates the changing of the seasons and the bounty of our wooded environments, and features traditional wood-working demonstrations, hikes, music, apple butter and cider production, music, refreshments, childrens’ activities, hands-on activities, such as a cross-cut saw competition, and…
4 events,
2024 Housatonic Heritage Walks
2024 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…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
For all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
In collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
4 events,
Birding at the Mount
Birding at the Mount
Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Community First Partnerships: Savings through Energy Efficiency
Community First Partnerships: Savings through Energy Efficiency
MCAN Monthly Zoom: Community First Partnerships: Savings Through Energy Efficiency with Mamadou Balde and John Massie Mamadou Balde serves as a program manager at All In Energy where he oversees the implementation of the Community First Partnership in 7 municipalities. John…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
5 events,
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
Fire Making Workshop
Fire Making Workshop
Everyone loves a campfire. We are who we are as modern man because we discovered fire. Join Tes in this workshop where you will learn to make a one-match fire using only material from the earth. Experience and try your…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Tracking: Out-of-Sight, Out-of-Mind” with Daniel Hansche
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Tracking: Out-of-Sight, Out-of-Mind” with Daniel Hansche
Wildlife tracking has contributed significantly to our awareness of the species cohabitating in the Berkshires alongside our human population. Especially valuable to the conservation and management of the more nocturnal and crepuscular mammals, tracking allows us to identify or verify…
A Forum for Safe Rodent Control in New England
A Forum for Safe Rodent Control in New England
In recent years, shocking numbers of raptors, foxes, coyotes, and other predators have been sickened or killed after preying on rodents poisoned with rodenticides. We need all public and private property owners and managers to take a non-poison integrated pest management…
4 events,
IPM Plan Toolkit Webinar
IPM Plan Toolkit Webinar
To protect pollinators, Bee Cities and Campuses are reducing pesticide use and embracing integrated pest management practices. To help, Xerces Society is launching a new IPM Plan Toolkit to guide affiliates as they create or improve their IPM plans. Join…
GE/Pittsfield Housatonic River Site – EPA Public Meeting on Airborne PCBs and PCB Air Sampling
GE/Pittsfield Housatonic River Site – EPA Public Meeting on Airborne PCBs and PCB Air Sampling
EPA has scheduled a public meeting on airborne PCBs and PCB air sampling at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site for Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the auditorium at the Lee Middle and High School (300 Greylock Street,…
Rescue Raptors Orientation for New Volunteers
Rescue Raptors Orientation for New Volunteers
Interested in helping your town or city rescue raptors and other wildlife by reducing the use of rat poison? Join Mass Audubon to learn more about the risks of these poisons, the alternative rodent control options, and how Mass Audubon…
3 events,
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
4 events,
Mt. Greylock Photo Group Meet-Up
For all ages and skill levels. Start times vary. Everyone who loves nature and photograph majestic mountain landscapes! Program duration up to 2.5 hours. For more details call or visit www.facebook.com/groups/427752957932877 DATE: Saturday, October 12 LOCATION: Mount Greylock State Reservation
Fall Clean-Up Day at Pleasant Valley
Fall Clean-Up Day at Pleasant Valley
Fall Clean-up Day Description: Join Mass Audubon on Oct. 19 from 9am-12pm at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to help maintain the sanctuary’s grounds and trails. Possible projects include invasive plant species removal, trail clearing, trash clean-up, painting, gardening, and more.…
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
All ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
5 events,
Run for the Hills 5k & 10k
Run for the Hills 5k & 10k
Run for the Hills, the Great Barrington Land Conservancy’s traditional road race is on! Come join us on Sunday, October 13 to enjoy our 10K and 5K routes through the rolling Berkshire Hills. Runners and walkers of all ages and…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
For all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Dalton Climate Solutions Fair
Dalton Climate Solutions Fair
https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CLIMATE-E-POSTCARD-FINAL-LINKS.pdf Join industry and subject experts to learn more about: • Dalton’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) with an Introduction to our CAP Community Survey by Blue Strike Environmental • State and Federal Incentives to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency –…
3 events,
Birding at the Mount
Birding at the Mount
Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
5 events,
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
In the Life of Moths: An Unseen Majority
In the Life of Moths: An Unseen Majority
Join Xerces Society to explore the world of moths with guest speaker, entomologist, and moth expert, Dr. David Wagner. Although not as well known as butterflies, moths outnumber butterflies and play a critical role in our world. Learn about their…
Fall Foliage Sunset Hike
Fall Foliage Sunset Hike
Enjoy the crisp air and beautiful colors of peak fall foliage along the Hoosac Ranges’ hike to Sunset Rock. We will enjoy a special fall treat at the summit as we appreciate the spectacular view of North Adams, Mount Greylock,…
Rescue Berkshires Wildlife From Rodenticides
Rescue Berkshires Wildlife From Rodenticides
Photo Barred Owl By Kristin Foresti Rescue Berkshires Wildlife from Rodenticides Wednesday, October 16 • 5:30–7:00 pm Hybrid event at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 W Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA 01240 or Register to join via Zoom. Raptors, coyotes, and…
5 events,
Mass Fisheries and Wildlife Listening Session: Trout Stocking in the Deerfield River
Mass Fisheries and Wildlife Listening Session: Trout Stocking in the Deerfield River
October 17, 2024. Listening Session Notice: Trout Stocking in the Deerfield River. The Fisheries and Wildlife Board has received a request from individuals who want MassWildlife to stop stocking rainbow trout in the upper Deerfield River because they believe the…
Mass Fisheries and Wildlife Listening Session: Trout Stocking in the Deerfield River
Mass Fisheries and Wildlife Listening Session: Trout Stocking in the Deerfield River
October 17, 2024. Listening Session Notice: Trout Stocking in the Deerfield River. The Fisheries and Wildlife Board has received a request from individuals who want MassWildlife to stop stocking rainbow trout in the upper Deerfield River because they believe the…
All About Bats
All About Bats
Discover the critical role bats play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and learn about the pressing threats they face in this virtual program. Register on Zoom. This program will explore the importance of bat conservation, the impact of declining bat…
5 events,
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
KIDLEIDOSCOPE STORY HOUR: 10/4: Squirrels; 10/18: Bear; 10/25: Bats For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
5 events,
8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Learn about native birds, turtles, caves, and more at the Eighth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The event, which features fascinating presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors,…
Art Naturally: Leaf Printing
Art Naturally: Leaf Printing
Discover nature and history through story, poetry, and art in a series of free art programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. Capture the fall foliage season…
Lenox Fix-It-Fair
Lenox Fix-It-Fair
FALL FIX-IT FAIR Bring your still useful things that you can’t fix to volunteers! Volunteers lend a hand – FOR FREE – to repair clothing and regular household goods. Let the Kids Table help fix kids’ stuff! From 1 to 4pm at…
4 events,
Fall Spanish Language Hike
Fall Spanish Language Hike
This hike is specifically offered to Spanish speakers and those interested in Spanish immersion. The entire trail, mostly flat terrain, is 5 km, or 3 miles, and offers beautiful views of the eastern section of the Housatonic River. Difficulty: Easy, 1.4…
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
For all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
In collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
2 events,
“Farming While Black” Film Screening and Discussion
“Farming While Black” Film Screening and Discussion
Berkshire International Film Festival presents Farming While Black, directed by Mark Decena, as part of the 7th annual Environmental Film Focus Series in partnership with Triplex Cinema Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black…
5 events,
Birding at the Mount
Birding at the Mount
Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
EV Ride & Drive
EV Ride & Drive
https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Amherst-EV-Flyer.pdf Visit and sit in a variety of EVs and speak with owners to learn more about how an EV can fit into your life. Take a closer look at the e-bus, and have lunch from favorite campus food trucks…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
3 events,
Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock
Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…
Old Mill Trail Reopening Ceremony
Old Mill Trail Reopening Ceremony
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council to celebrate the recently completed renovations at Old Mill Trail with a FREE, public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the trail’s newly upgraded parking…
Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting
Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting
Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting Invitation 10.23.24 https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Notice-of-Bel-Air-Dam-Updates-and-upcoming-community-meeting-Sep-2024.pdf The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR) Office of Dam Safety (ODS) and City of Pittsfield have partnered to design and permit removal of the Bel Air Dam (MA1061), located…
1 event,
Remarkable River Potluck 2024
Remarkable River Potluck 2024
The Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Invites YOU!! Community members, Volunteers and River enthusiasts to come celebrate!! Feasting, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Slideshow & Sharing 7:30 -8:30 The Wild & Scenic Summer Intern’s will be sharing their adventures & explorations…
3 events,
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
KIDLEIDOSCOPE STORY HOUR: 10/4: Squirrels; 10/18: Bear; 10/25: Bats For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather…
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
4 events,
Rooting Out Barberry
Rooting Out Barberry
Join the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to learn to identify and remove Barberry & Multiflora Rose. Bring your work gloves, goggles, eye covering and sense of humor!! Barberry harbors Ticks endangering our children, pets and riparian area Email…
Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour
Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour
Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season. Come prepared for a hike in…
Forest Bathing at Arrowhead
Forest Bathing at Arrowhead
Start your weekend with a guided, gentle stroll on the peaceful nature trail at Arrowhead. Forest bathing can elevate your mood, reduce stress and improve your health. The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for…
3 events,
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
For all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
“Food Inc. 2” Screening and Panel Discussion
“Food Inc. 2” Screening and Panel Discussion
Berkshire International Film Festival presents Food Inc 2, directed by Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo, as part of the 7th annual Environmental Film Focus Series in partnership with Triplex Cinema The groundbreaking Oscar®-nominated documentary FOOD INC., which was screened at…
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
In collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
1 event,
Rescue CT River Valley Wildlife from Rodenticides
Rescue CT River Valley Wildlife from Rodenticides
Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…
4 events,
Birding at the Mount
Birding at the Mount
Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
MassDEP Public Meeting re: Conservation Law Foundation Petition
MassDEP Public Meeting re: Conservation Law Foundation Petition
MassDEP will hold a public meeting in response to a petition filed by the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to initiate one or more rulemaking proceedings to promulgate new and amended regulations to Implement the…
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One-Day Track & Sign Certification
One-Day Track & Sign Certification
Become a better naturalist through this One-Day Track & Sign Certification, organized by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and led by Daniel Hansche, founder of Spur Wander and an evaluator with Tracker Certification. This one-day evaluation will provide an excellent…
Canoe Meadows Community Garden Season Clean-Up
Canoe Meadows Community Garden Season Clean-Up
Canoe Meadows Community Garden Season Clean-up Description: Help close the Community Gardens for the winter season, by removing water lines, plot markers, and plant materials. Meet at Community Garden entrance at approx. 350 Williams Street. Tools for the tasks will…
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All About Arachnids: Halloween’s Eight-Legged Wonders
All About Arachnids: Halloween’s Eight-Legged Wonders
Join Xerces Society for this special Q&A session with Dr. Sebastian Echeverri, spider scientist, wildlife photographer, and science communicator. Sebastian will show his arachnid pets and answer all of your questions. Come with your curiosity and celebrate Halloween! This webinar…
1 event,
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
3 events,
Rooting Out Barberry
Rooting Out Barberry
Join the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to learn to identify and remove Barberry & Multiflora Rose. Bring your work gloves, goggles, eye covering and sense of humor!! Barberry harbors Ticks endangering our children, pets and riparian area Email…
Eco Gardening Plain and Simple
Eco Gardening Plain and Simple
Eco-friendly gardening works with nature not against it. Join Duncan Himmelman on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, to gain insights into the various steps involved in becoming a more environmentally friendly gardener, including planting for pollinators, conserving water, giving…
Pittsfield Fall Foliage Community Bike Ride
Pittsfield Fall Foliage Community Bike Ride
The City of Pittsfield’s Department of Community Development Recreation Program, in partnership with the Berkshire Pike Path Council, announces a Community Bike Ride on Saturday, November 2 on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Participants are asked to arrive by 10:45 a.m.…
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