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Electric Vehicles 101
OnlineYou can save money on an EV! Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumer Alliance for their popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! They'll cover environmental and…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin 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.…
Discover Greylock Hikes
Mount Greylock State ReservationHike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include exploring waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Program may also incorporate trail skills, outdoor stewardship, and bear awareness. Free. For all ages. Be…
Tuning In: The Basics of Bird Language (Kids and Families Program)
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) to learn the basic components of how to interpret bird sounds, their communication patterns, and their behavior. This allows us to better understand what is happening in the landscape around us. We will take…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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…
Where are the Wildlands? The Case for New National Parks
Bascom Lodge 3 Summit Rd., Adams, MAMichael Kellett, RESTORE: The North Woods, and Susan Masino, Trinity College will discuss where our wildlands are, and review two new publications: “Forest-clearing to create early-successional habitats: Questionable benefits, significant costs” “Wildlands in New England: Past, Present, and Future” Come…
Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin 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…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery 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)
Online/ZoomEvery 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…
Nice & Easy Trail Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin 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.…
Scenic Summit Tours of Mt. Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin 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
Flat Brook Wildlife Management Area Baker Street, West Stockbridge, MA, United StatesEvery 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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor 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
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin 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…
Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin 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…
Youth Write-in/Art-in
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin 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
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery 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
OnlineJumping 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…