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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…
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAAdventurous quests invite you to search for natural "treasures" along park trails. There are several seek-and-find scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program is self-guided. Scavenger hunts are available at the Visitor Center. For children and families. DATE:…
Cabin Fever Story-Time
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAStop by and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Relax by a cozy hearth fire for entertaining tall tales and remarkable stories of Mount Greylock. Enjoy colorful characters like legendary fisherman Dave Lilly, the counterfeiters of Money Brook Falls, and “The Boys of Bob’s…
10×10 Festival: “What’s Wild in Burbank Park?” with BEAT
Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United StatesCome take a walk in Burbank Park with Jane Winn, Executive Director of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). Assuming there is snow on the ground, we will look for wildlife tracks and see if we can determine what each…
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…
Explore Wildflowers in the Winter Landscape
OnlineJoin ecologist Liz Thompson for an exploration of these delicate and beautiful skeletons of summer wildflowers as they appear in winter garb. DATE: Tuesday, February 21 TIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online »REGISTER HERE« COSTS: Free, but donations are greatly…
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.…
Winter Break Snowshoeing
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYSnowshoe along the picturesque shoreline of Dyken Pond, searching the forest for animal sign and other seasonal wonders. For all ages and skill levels. Free snowshoe loans are available for youth. Adult rentals are available for $5 per ½ day. DATE(s): Wednesday,…
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…
MCLA’s Green Living Seminar: Capitalism & The Environment
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MAEvery semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Green Living Seminar presentations will start promptly at 5:30 PM EST on MCLA's Campus in the Feigenbaum Center for Science…
Protecting Your Legacy webinar series: Moving from Planning to Action
Online/ZoomJoin UMass Amherst for a free six-part webinar series for landowners interested in planning the future of their land. This webinar series will help you decide the future of your land and take steps to formalize a plan to achieve…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MACalling all nature detectives! Learn how to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Management Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads an easy walk for families. For ages 8 and up. Dress for winter weather with warm clothing and sturdy snow boots.…
2023 Open Space Conference Webinar Series
Online/ZoomThe annual Massachusetts Open Space Conference aims to provide resources, peer-to-peer learning, and project inspiration for members of Open Space Committees, as well as anyone interested or involved in local conservation and the protection of their community’s open space. The…
Lawns to Meadows – Transforming Our Lawn series
16 Court Square 16 Court Square, Greenfield, MA, United StatesOwen Wormser will share stories from his experience creating meadows throughout New England over the past 20 years, with details on how to establish and maintain a thriving habitat for bees, other pollinators, and birds. DATE: Thursday, February 23 TIME:…
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.…
Winter Break Snowshoeing
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYSnowshoe along the picturesque shoreline of Dyken Pond, searching the forest for animal sign and other seasonal wonders. For all ages and skill levels. Free snowshoe loans are available for youth. Adult rentals are available for $5 per ½ day. DATE(s): Wednesday,…
Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAJoin DCR at Mount Greylock for an afternoon of winter activities, snow tubing (bring your soft-sided sleds), a snowshoe demonstration by NeviTREK Handmade Snowshoes, and a guided Geocaching Adventure along the Bradley Farm Trail! For all ages. Be prepared for…
Butterfly Program at Berkshire Athenaeum
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MAAn educational program on butterflies will be presented by Dawn O’Brien and Diane van Kempen of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association at 2 PM on Saturday, February 25, at the Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell Ave. The talk will focus…
BEAT Tracking Club: Wildlife Tracking Walk at The Bidwell House Museum
The Bidwell House Museum 100 Art School Road, Monterey, MAThe very wonderful Kathy Kessler & Richard Greene will lead a wildlife tracking walk at The Bidwell House Museum in Monterey on Sunday, February 26, from 10 AM – 1 PM. The walk will happen with or without snow. This…
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.…