Events

Saturday, March 26 @ 8:00 — 11:00 AM Step into the early spring wetlands for exciting opportunities to see early migration waterbirds like ducks, herons, and sparrows. Join Mass Audubon for a birding workshop that will begin our journey at…

Join New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) for a deep dive into the fine points and subtle nuances of ecology-based landscape design, and the role culture and art can play in its evolution. Presenters will include Thomas Woltz, W.…

Help shape Massachsuetts' understanding of cliamte impacts to help plan for the future by joining a statewide conversation on climate change impacts — such as extreme heat and flooding — affecting you, your families, and your community. Choose your preferred…

Tuesday, March 8th @ noon — 1:30 p.m. via Zoom This workshop will bring together experts working in seed-based restoration around the world to discuss key elements of the native seed supply chain. This event is organized in conjunction with…

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…

Wednesday, March 9th @ 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. De-stress and re-connect with nature! A guided, slow, intentional woodland walk to find a meditative spot. Then relax into a conscious, mindful state. Meet at the Mount Greylock Visitor Center. No…

Wednesday, March 9th @ 10:00 a.m. via Zoom Join Society for Ecological Restoration to learn how manipulating plant order of arrival, a process that creates priority effects, may be an unexplored tool to hinder the establishment of invasive non-native plants…

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…

Every Wednesday @ 5:30 p.m. from January 26th to April 20th MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar Series begins on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and continues through April, presenting a series of in-person lectures on the theme of “Greening the City.” Every…

The SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club will start on January 12th! This club will meet on: Wednesdays, January 12, February 9, March 9 & April 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join the the Harris Center’s new SuperSanctuary Butterfly Club,…

Help shape Massachsuetts' understanding of cliamte impacts to help plan for the future by joining a statewide conversation on climate change impacts — such as extreme heat and flooding — affecting you, your families, and your community. Choose your preferred…

The Center for Environmental Studies provides funding to students to pursue unpaid environmental summer internships with non-profit organizations and governmental agencies, supervised research, and creative endeavors.  All details online at ces.williams.edu. Summer Internship & Research Funding 2022 $510/week up to…

Wednesday, March 9th @ 7 — 8 p.m. via Zoom Speakers: Ezra Markowitz UMass Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Conservation; Member, American Psychological Association Climate Change Task Force & Ben Weil UMass Extension Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Conservation, Member,…

Wednesday, March 9th @ 7:00 p.m Join John Slonina as he discusses different travel locations for the seasonal year. The locations include Alaska, Great Smoky Mountains, Florida, Greater Yellowstone, Delmarva Peninsula, Oregon and WA, and New England. Register in advance…

Thursday, March 10th @ noon — 1:30 p.m. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are umbrella terms for thousands of potentially toxic "forever" chemicals found in many everyday household items and packaging of common items. The Biden Administration, as well as…

Following extensive community and stakeholder input, the Pontoosuc Lake Park visioning project design consultants have developed several schemes, or concepts, for future park improvements. The Office of Community Development is pleased to share these with you in the coming weeks,…

February 19, 26 & March 6, 12 @ 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Join Dan Yacobellis with special guest instructor Josh Wood as they co lead this four week series in the Northeast woods. Taken to a variety of habitats…

Saturday, March 12  @ 10:00 — 11:30 AM » Rain date: Sunday, March 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a child-led stroll around The Boulders in Dalton. Interactive signs along the trail will connect…

March 12, April 9, May 7 (field trip), & June 18 »10:00 am–4:00 pm each day This monthly Saturday program provides a safe and fun space for trans, nonbinary, and genderqueer youth to explore the natural world, gain wilderness skills, and build…

Saturdays, February 19 & 26, March 5, 12, & 19 @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar Tuition Cost: $175 Hornworts represent the smallest phylum among land plants, with only 220 species. Despite the reduced species number,…

Saturday, March 12th @ 1 – 3 p.m. Take a short hike learning about the animals that call the Center their home. Look at real animal furs and skulls to discover more about these amazing creatures while exploring their habitats. Preregistration…

Sunday, March 13 @ 3:45 — 4:30 PM New to snowshoeing? Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for a short beginner snowshoe session. You’re welcome to come for the session only or continue on the sunset hike. The restaurant and…

Sunday, March 13 @ 4:30 — 7:00 PM »time changes on 3/13; sunset is at 7 PM, but the hike will still start at 4:30 PM « Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for a 3.2-mile out-and-back winter hike. If weather permits,…