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Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
TOURISTS 915 State Rd, North Adams, MA, United StatesThroughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
What Mammal is That? Identification & Sign
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAWhy do ermine turn white in the winter? How can you tell if a porcupine is nearby? Join mammal enthusiasts Doug Lister & Dana Williams from Williamstown Rural Lands to answer these questions through a hands-on exploration of all things…
Family Winter Exploration Walk
Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesWhat do animals do when it snows? Where do insects go in the winter? How do animals find food? Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore winter animal adaptations at Berlin Mountain on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk.…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting: Returning American Chestnut Trees to their Native Range with John Meiklejohn
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) as they host John Meiklejohn to discuss the American chestnut tree returning to its native range. DATE: Tuesday, January 30 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online Click here to register
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Berkshire Green Drinks – “Buds, Twigs, and Bark: How to Identify Trees and Shrubs in Winter” with Chelsey Simmons
OnlineMany find trying to identify a tree during winter to be a daunting endeavor. Why? With the absence of leaves, flowers, and fruit, it can appear as though there are no distinguishable characteristics to help with identification. But this is…
10 x 10 Festival: Cutting Invasive Hardy Kiwi Vines at Burbank Park
Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United StatesStart your weekend off right by helping BEAT eradicate destructive, invasive Hardy Kiwi at Burbank Park! Gloves and tools will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have them (loppers, pruning shears, and pruning saws).…
Mosses & Lichens: A Winter Wonderland
OnlineWinter is a perfect time to focus on the tiny greenish things in the world, such as mosses and their relatives and lichens. These small organisms capture our attention and invite us to take a closer look. Join Vermont Land…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Winter Festival
Clapp Park 233 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin the City of Pittsfield, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), Mass Audubon, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for this free family winter fun day in the great outdoors! There will be sled racing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, and birdwatching activities…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
10 x 10 Festival: Winter Tree Identification Walk
Springside Park Pittsfield, MAMany find trying to identify a tree during winter to be a daunting endeavor. With the absence of leaves, flowers, and fruit, it can appear as though there are no distinguishable characteristics to help with identification. But this is far…
Composting Workshop: Making Healthy Soil for Healthy Food
Lee Library 100 Main St, Lee, MA, United StatesMary Stucklen, owner of TOMMY’s Composting Service, and Linda Cysz from the Lee Land Trust will share their knowledge and experience about recycling food waste to generate nutrient dense soil and keeping food waste out of the trash. Free and…
Nice & Easy Walk at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Nice & Easy Walk at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Coop Market 42 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MAStarting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…