Week of Events
Rally for Climate & Environmental Justice in Pittsfield
Rally for Climate & Environmental Justice in Pittsfield
Monday, July 11 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Park Square, Pittsfield Join BEAT, 350MA Berkshires, NAACP-Berkshire Branch, and Mass Power Forward, in calling on our legislators to wake up and do more for environmental and climate justice! This…
Tuesday Treks
Tuesday Treks
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…
Second Tuesdays: Learn About Tree Care
Second Tuesdays: Learn About Tree Care
Learn about pruning and tree care from Certified Arborist Bob Presutti at Pittsfield Springside Park, every second Tuesday of the month from May through September. You'll meet at the Springside House parking lot, located at: Springside Park, 874 North Street, Pittsfield,…
Walking on Two Legs: An Indigenous Framework to Guide Research and Restoration in Fire-adapted Landscapes
Walking on Two Legs: An Indigenous Framework to Guide Research and Restoration in Fire-adapted Landscapes
Wednesday, July 13 | 12:00 PM Worldwide, Indigenous peoples are leading the revitalization of their/our cultures through the restoration of ecosystems in which they are embedded, including in response to increasing “megafires.” Yet, despite growing recognition that just and effective…
Mass Power Forward & UU Mass Action July Action Hours
Mass Power Forward & UU Mass Action July Action Hours
Wednesday, July 13 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Zoom We are in the final weeks of this session, and we need to ramp up the pressure! This Action Hour will have two options: 1. Social media and contacting legislators…
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
Wednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
Advocacy Hour: Campaign Updates (MA Sierra Club)
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…
Water Chestnut Pull at Smiley’s Pond in South Egremont
Water Chestnut Pull at Smiley’s Pond in South Egremont
Thursday, July 14, starting at 10:00 AM Join in the group effort to eradicate the invasive water chestnut from Smiley's Pond (a.k.a. Mill Pond) in South Egremont, MA. Bring your own kayak or canoe; gloves and a bucket are also…
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies: from Farms to Estuaries
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation & Adaptation Strategies: from Farms to Estuaries
Thursday, July 14 | 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM The effects of climate change vary by habitat and location, and carbon dioxide is not the only gas of concern. In this webinar, speakers will highlight how climate change could impact…
MA: Welcome Call
MA: Welcome Call
Friday, July 15 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Massachusetts mothers and others are working together to ensure a livable climate for all children. Attend a Welcome Call and learn how you can join the effort! At this informative and engaging…
Family Self-Guided Story Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
Family Self-Guided Story Walk at The Boulders, Dalton
Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 24 (dawk to dusk) In the Woods: Who’s Been Here? by Lindsay Barrett George will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday, July 2 – Sunday, July 24 (dawn to dusk) at The…
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Lake Mansfield Nature’s Explorer’s Club
Meets on Saturday Mornings at the Lake Mansfield Beach Area from June 25th - July 30th Young people and their adults are invited to join the brand new Lake Mansfield Nature Explorers Club this summer for a series of experience-based meet-ups to…
Williamstown Rural Lands Scything Workshop
Williamstown Rural Lands Scything Workshop
Saturday, July 16 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Williamstown Rural Lands (WRL), a private non-profit, member-supported land conservation trust, invites participants to a land stewardship skills workshop on the elegant art of scything at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring…
Williamstown Farmers Market
Williamstown Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM Location: lower Spring Street parking lot in Williamstown This year, the market will feature favorite returning vendors and a variety of new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more.…
Tree I.D. Walk
Tree I.D. Walk
Saturday, July 16 | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Learn how to identify the wonderful trees that grow around us in this leisurely 2-mile walk in one of Pittsfield's urban forests — Springside Park! You'll learn key characteristics for some of…
Climate Carnival
Climate Carnival
Saturday, July 16 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment (CASE) has decided to join forces with the Climate Carnival for this year's Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair. They both have the same mission,…
Family Bike Program at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Family Bike Program at the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Saturday, July 16, August 20, and September 17 11:00am – 1:00pm Explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a Park Interpreter and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of…