Events

Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity, Upstream Solutions, and the Environmental Law Institute will discuss the use of climate plans to build climate-resilient solutions around food systems, reuse / refill solutions, and gender empowerment as a free side-event to…

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…

Need for Seed: A Strategy for the Northeast is the topic of the Native Plant Trust's free, two-day fall symposium on November 2–3. Programming will focus on establishing a groundbreaking network of native seed users and producers in New England. Speakers from other…

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.…

The Commonwealth’s building codes are being updated for 2023, and first to change is the Stretch Energy Code, which has been adopted by 299 municipalities. The recently updated version of the stretch code for low rise residential homes will be…

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is spreading, and many landowners are wondering what they can do and when they should do it. Join Vermont Land Trust (VLT) as they look at EAB’s evolution in Vermont and learn how to assess your…

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…

Need for Seed: A Strategy for the Northeast is the topic of the Native Plant Trust's free, two-day fall symposium on November 2–3. Programming will focus on establishing a groundbreaking network of native seed users and producers in New England. Speakers from other…

Dates: Thursdays, September 29, October 13, October 20, and November 3 Time: 7:15 PM Location: Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington MA The Poetry and Fiction Series at Bard College at Simon’s Rock begins on Thursday, September…

The Work That Reconnects offers a larger story that puts our times into perspective. It supports us in honoring all our emotions, including the painful ones, and challenges us to act. It guides us through a transformational process informed by…

Here is your chance to meet up to 30 nonprofits seeking volunteers and to match your interests and skills with their volunteer opportunities. This event is ideal for individuals and groups (personal and professional) to pick and plan a project.…

Autumn is typically when many of us put our gardens to bed by removing leaves and cutting back perennials. Yet, allowing fallen leaves, branches, stems, and seed heads to stay where they are rather than raking, blowing, shredding, or cutting…

Log Lunch Talk: “Offshore Wind Power: Opportunities and Challenges,” Megan Higgins, Director of Offshore Business Development, AVANGRID Renewables DATE: November 4 TIME: Noon – 1 PM LOCATION: The Log. All are welcome for locally grown veggie lunch, $3 cash at…

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.…

Discover the diverse native plants that thrive in River Walk's reclaimed habitat riverbank area. The program will be led by educator Aimee Gelinas M.Ed, Director, Co-founder, and lead naturalist of the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center. She will highlight…

Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) and partners in celebrating the opening of the Whale Rock Trail and two new community resources (Berkshire County Trails for All and Everybody Can Hike)! Two guided outings will explore Thomas & Palmer Brook reserve…