Events

Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…

Lakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…

Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…

Enjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…

Dam removal can require multiple permits from various agencies. Learn about these different permits , how to work with their respective regulatory agencies, and how to plan time to navigate permitting processes. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division…

The evening is a great time to search for wildlife at Pleasant Valley. In this naturalist-guided hike, learn about the sanctuary's resident beavers and how other animals benefit from the ponds that they create. We will also learn how to…

Join us online or in person for our July 2024 Berkshire Green Drinks event featuring Smith College Professor of Astronomy James Lowenthal and focusing on the effects of light pollution on wildlife, humans, and the natural environment. James will lead…

Lakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…

Lakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…

For ages 8—12. Free. Junior Rangers is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and learn outdoor recreation skills. Discover the natural and cultural resources of the region. Seven weekly program sessions led by DCR…

Evening is the perfect time to look for wildlife. We’ll leisurely explore the rich wetlands of the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area in the hours before dusk, find a cove to come together in, and enjoy listening and watching for…

Free for ages 12 and older. Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and re-connect with and nature. No experience necessary. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.…

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…

Learn about reptiles from Tom Tyning of the Environmental Science Department at Berkshire Community College! He’ll share the fascinating natural history of Berkshire reptiles and bring along a few live examples to emphasize their particular behaviors and the pressing need…

Join Williamstown Rural Land for a leisurely birding experience at Sheep Hill (671 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown) on July 13 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. with former Audubon chapter president and Williamstown local Tommy Richey. Start at the farmhouse -…

Daniel Hansche of Spur Wander offers a one-day taste of the world of tracking when it is experienced while honing our perceptions remains at the forefront of our approach to solving the mysteries that the wildlife inevitably leave behind. Tracking…

Lakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…

We're heading into the west branch of the Housatonic River, with our waders on and our canoe in tow, for our annual river cleanups! Cleanups make a considerable difference in the health of the Housatonic River. Over the years, BEAT…

Free. For all ages and skill levels. Everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of majestic mountain landscapes! Meeting locations vary, call the Visitor Center (413) 499-4262 for details. Bring along your camera, tablet or cellphone.…

Join Hilltown Land Trust for an Edible Mushroom Walk with Jess Evans from Pioneer Valley Mycological Association (PVMA). This July, we will be headed out to the HLT conserved land, Jackson Swamp, in Chesterfield to forage for edible mushrooms. Come…

Hosted by Berkshire Botanical Garden. Join Russ Cohen at River Walk, a project of Great Barrington Land Conservancy, for a walk focusing on edible native plant species, including species that you might like to plant in your yard. Russ will…

A loquacious community of ground nesting birds are building in population at the Town of Great Barrington's McAllister Wildlife Refuge. (Learn more ...) Great Barrington Land Conservancy invites you to this collaborative guided bird walk led by John Felton & Greg…

Bee Friendly Williamstown. Naturalists Elena Traister & Pam Weatherbee lead a leisurely walk to identify butterfly species and the plants that sustain them. Children are welcome. Terrain may not be suitable for those with mobility challenges. Rain cancels Meet at…