Events

In this series of public meetings, please join DCR to discuss the 2012 DCR Landscape Designations and Management Guidelines, to provide feedback on the review assessment, incorporate feedback on evolving climate concerns, and discuss designations for properties acquired since 2012.…

Tuesday, September 13 @ 11:00 AM Over the past two years, MCAN has worked with local residents in Peabody to oppose the construction of the dirty Peabody Peaker Plant – a brand new, $80 million oil and gas power plant.…

Tuesday, September 13 @ Noon » Online The federal IRA strengthened the tax credit for solar. Plus, incentives to install solar in MA & RI are some of the strongest in the country. Green Energy Consumers Alliance have teamed up…

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…

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,…

Tuesday, September 13 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM » in person OR online Join the Boston Green New Deal Coalition to bring the community together for stability, health, and your wallet! Come learn how to get FREE energy efficiency and…

In this series of public meetings, please join DCR to discuss the 2012 DCR Landscape Designations and Management Guidelines, to provide feedback on the review assessment, incorporate feedback on evolving climate concerns, and discuss designations for properties acquired since 2012.…

Every 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.…

Wednesday, September 14 Noon – 1:00 PM Online When you switch to driving on electricity, you can say goodbye to oil changes, mufflers, transmissions, and all the other parts in gasoline-powered cars that require regular maintenance and give you grief…

Wednesday, September 14 ・ 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Free for all ages. Looking for a fun way to engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world? This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. No experience is…

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…

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…

In this series of public meetings, please join DCR to discuss the 2012 DCR Landscape Designations and Management Guidelines, to provide feedback on the review assessment, incorporate feedback on evolving climate concerns, and discuss designations for properties acquired since 2012.…

Wednesday, September 14 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM » Online Did you know that there are over 4,000 different wild bee species in the United States? Most are solitary, don’t live in hives, and don’t even make honey. These wild,…

Thursday, September 15 @ 10:30 AM ⌙ Virtual Please register in advance for this webinar using the link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Interpreters for the following languages will be…

Thursday, September 15 ・ 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Make a difference for our climate by taking action at our statewide action call on the third Thursday of every month at noon! You don’t have to be an expert to…

Friday(s), September 2, 16, & 30 Start Time: 10 AM Easy-paced, one to three-mile hike geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. May include bird viewing, visiting scenic areas like Rounds Rock, Healthy Heart Trail or a waterfall. Rain…

Friday, September 16 ・5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Join Mass Audubon at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary for a free opening reception of Visions of Nature, where light refreshments will be served. In Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary’s historic 18th-century barn, six Berkshire-based artists…

Date: Saturday, September 17 Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW – The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) will…

Saturday, September 17 ・ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join the Friends of Springside Park to help with the annual park clean-up in Pittsfield. Enter the park at 874 North Street MainPark entrance, just south of Reid Middle School, and…

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.…

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…

Saturday, September 17 ・ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Free for all ages Join a Park Interpreter on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail and learn about bike safety, adaptive equipment, and the future of rail trails. Meet at the Adams Visitor…

Date: Saturday, September 17 Time: 1:00 PM – 4: 30 PM Location: First Congregational Church Park/Annex Courtyard Celebrate Earth Day's 50th anniversary Saturday afternoon, September 17th, during Lee's annual (first since 2019) Founders Weekend! The National Environmental Policy Act, one…

Date: Saturday, September 17 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW – The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Zach Adams, teacher-naturalist to Mass Audubon's Berkshire…

Date: Sunday, September 18 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Brattlebrook Park in Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW – The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Greg Ward and Chip Blake of Hoffmann…

Sunday, September 18 ・ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM What trees turn red? How about yellow or orange? Join Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration and an interactive activity about trees and fall colors. We’ll enjoy a child-led…

Saturday, September 18 ・ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Easy walking tour exploring the evolution of the summit’s unique “Parkitecture” with tour guides Mike Whalen and Peter Dudek. Registration is required – call the Visitor Center. https://housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks/ All Programs are…