Week of Events
StoryWalk at Margaret Lindley Park: The Gruffalo
There are many predators lurking in the forest but who is the scariest of them all? The Gruffalo, of course! Follow along with Mouse’s journey to trick Fox, Owl and Snake while you take a 0.3 mile out-and-back stroll under…
A Tower of Remembrance
A Tower of Remembrance
A TOWER OF REMEMBRANCE 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Free for all ages. This Memorial Day Weekend explore and honor the story of Mount Greylock’s historic Massachusetts Veterans War Memorial Tower. This 93-foot tall monument, crowned with a beacon light,…
Pollinator Pathways – May Mass Pollinator Network meeting
Pollinator Pathways – May Mass Pollinator Network meeting
This May monthly meeting of the Mass Pollinator Network features a panel discussion on pollinator pathways - what they are, why they work, and how to start one in your area. Discussion will be joined by Peggy MacLeod, Brucie Moulton,…
Yoga & Meditation at Mount Greylock
Yoga & Meditation at Mount Greylock
YOGA & MEDITATION For all ages. Co-sponsored by Jacqui from Libra Star Wellness. Part of the mountain mindfulness program series: Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and reconnect…
Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
Tree Walks with BEAT + TOURISTS
Throughout winter and spring, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS (see dates below). These walks will begin at noon and are free, with the option to donate to BEAT. Learn…
Virtual Tour of Drury Preserve
Virtual Tour of Drury Preserve
Take a Virtual Tour of Drury Preserve Rene Wendell, land steward for TNC in Western Massachusetts, will be taking viewers on a virtual adventure through Drury Preserve in Sheffield. Catch a glimpse of the species you can find along the trail…
Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
New birds arrive daily and anything is possible during migration. Green spaces fill with birds sporting their nuptial plumages, belting songs from the treetops--urging us to take a look. Join GBLC and Ben Nickley, President and Executive Director of Berkshire…
Garden Warfare: Invasive Plants with Opal Raven
Garden Warfare: Invasive Plants with Opal Raven
Spring is in the air and the plants are coming alive once again, but not all plants are created equal. Our native habitats are under attack from a stealthy and aggressive enemy, invasive plant species. Join Opal Raven in a…
Mosquito and Tick Control: How to Keep Your Family Safe Without Poisoning Your Yard
Mosquito and Tick Control: How to Keep Your Family Safe Without Poisoning Your Yard
with Aaron Anderson from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes Mosquitos and ticks are a nuisance at best and health risk at worst, so it’s understandable why people often turn to insecticides to try and…
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
Discover Greylock Hike
Discover Greylock Hike
For ages 8 and up. Hike with a Park Interpreter to explore exciting, hidden features of Mount Greylock. Hike may include exploring waterfalls, flora and fauna, and historic sites. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, a…
Lake Mansfield Forest and Trail Volunteer Day
Lake Mansfield Forest and Trail Volunteer Day
Volunteers will collect litter, remove invasive species, and refresh trail blazes as well as trim and tidy the Christian Hill Trail entrance. Plan to Park on Welcome Street and Meet at the Christian Hill Trail Entrance. A guided forest walk…
Native Plant Giveaway & Exchange at BEAT’s Rain Garden
Native Plant Giveaway & Exchange at BEAT’s Rain Garden
Like last year, we plan on thinning out the rain garden this spring at BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center, and we'd love to spread some of these native plants out to other areas in Berkshire County! DATE: Saturday, June…
Composting Workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Composting Workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Join Berkshire Botanical Garden student and composting instructor Linda Murray on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a workshop on the basics of vermiculture and how to maintain a compost bin. At the end of the session, students…