Events

April 4, 6, 8, 11, and 13 | 7:00 — 9:00 PM This seminar will introduce participants to the identification, biology, ecology, and human uses of lichens with a focus on North America. Participants will learn the terminology that describes…

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…

Lectures in Climate Change is a unique combination of written text plus electronic slides that together comprise an informative and up-to-date set of presentations. This second volume, entitled Our Warming Planet: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, covers areas of climate…

Farming Native Seed for the Future: Agricultural seed production is needed to meet ambitious restoration goals, which will require more seeds than can be harvested from wild populations. However, there may be direct conflicts between traits that are favorable in…

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,…

Wednesday, April 13th @ 6:00 p.m. In person at the Athol Public Library – limited seating In How to Prepare for Climate Change, bestselling self-help author David Pogue offers sensible, deeply researched advice for how we can ready ourselves for…

April 4, 6, 8, 11, and 13 | 7:00 — 9:00 PM This seminar will introduce participants to the identification, biology, ecology, and human uses of lichens with a focus on North America. Participants will learn the terminology that describes…

Thursday, April 14 @ 10 AM he Building Decarbonization Coalition and Physicians for Social Responsibility invite you to attend Cooking with Gas: Health Harms from Gas Stoves. Zach Williams, MPH, a health educator with Physicians for Social Responsibility will lead us…

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide job benefits to Massachusetts residents.  We invite you to join…

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is developing the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030 that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide job benefits to Massachusetts residents.  We invite you to join…

Many landowners are interested to learn that conservation tools can reduce a number of taxes, including property, federal, income, and estate. Join us Thursday, April 14th from 6:30-8:00 p.m, for a webinar about the financial benefits of land conservation. Mark…

Thursday, April 14 @ 7 PM via Zoom You're invited to join the Fix the Grid Campaign for a Comment Party to submit comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) opposing recent changes that our regional grid operator, ISO-New…

Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm Location: Conway, MA 2 Groups: HERON — ages 7+ SWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens With Earthwork Programs, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not…

Friday, April 15 @ 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM  Location: Conway, MA Free and open to everyone! Have you heard the buzz about Earthwork Programs’ Homeschool Programs? Have you ever been to an Open House outdoors? Firemaking, animal tracking, foraging…

Friday, April 15 @ 12:00 — 4:30 PM The influences of weather and climate on human health are varied and increasingly alarming. Exposure to health hazards related to climate change has the capacity to affect all individuals physical and mental…

Friday, April 15 @ 12:00 — 1:00 PM Climate Change & Greenland: The Environmental Impacts of the Cold War, Paul Bierman, Professor of Environmental Science, University of Vermont All are invited to Log Lunch for a locally grown homemade veggie…

Saturdays, March 19 & April 16 @ 10:00 AM — 2:00 PM Location: Housy Dome (aka Housatonic Community Center), 1064 Main Street, Housatonic Berkshire Grown’s Winter Famers Markets will feature the abundance of locally grown and produced foods found in the…

Saturdays, April 16 & 23 @ 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to offer their annual Vernal Pool Plunge! This two-day, in-person training event is open to anyone…

Saturday, April 16 @ 10 AM — 12 PM This outdoor program is a sensory experience that incorporates elements of mindful breathing, centering, connecting with nature and our inner nature, and sit spot meditation culminating with a time for sharing…

Saturday, April 16 @ 1:00 — 2:30 PM Youth will learn about the adaptations that make birds unique from all other animals as well as how to identify common local birds by sight and sound. We will cover how to use…

Saturday, April 16 @ 1:00 — 3:00 PM Join Sandy W. on this peaceful walk that is suitable for families with children able to walk one to three miles on an easy to moderate trail. This outdoor program incorporates elements…

Saturday, April 16 @ 6:00 — 8:00 PM Join Dyken Pond for a hike in the twilight stillness of the evening listening to the sounds of Spring. You'll end your 2-mile hike by the lake just in time to watch…

Sunday 4/17/22 Leader’s Choice Williamstown  7:30AM   Join us as we look for arriving migrants at one or more hotspots in this birdy little town.  Meet at the Williamstown Public Library, 1095 Main Street at the intersection of Routes 2 and…

Sundays, 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM (Ongoing through April) Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails at Mount Greylock State Reservation. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. The program…