Williamstown, MA
Guided Hike: Money Brook Falls
Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands board vice president Barbara Carr for a hike to this iconic Berkshires waterfall on the west side of Mt. Greylock while spring runoff is still flowing. This hike is approximately 6.0 miles and considered moderate to…
Family Bird Banding Field Trip
Williamstown, MAHow do scientists study birds? Join Dr. Heather Williams of Williams College and Williamstown Rural Lands to find out in this hands-on experience for families! Become part of the process - help set mist nets to catch birds and then…
Field & Forest Tai Chi
Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands and certified Tai Chi instructor Mary Hannah Parkman to learn the art of mindful movement through Tai Chi. Mary Hannah will guide participants in slow-paced movements that encourage mindfulness and thereby deepen capacity for connection with…
Invasive Species Workday: Multiflora Rose Pull
Williamstown, MAFeeling helpless in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss? Want to take a break from the computer and get outside? Roll up your sleeves and join Williamstown Rural Lands in their effort to restore the local landscape! Come…
Celebrate Independence Day with HooRWA
Williamstown, MAJoin Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) for 4th of July Celebration! Bring your children, pets, parents, and neighbors to show your support for HooRWA by marching with them in the Williamstown 4th of July parade! For marchers, please wear blue…
Knowing Your Landscape: Protecting Wetlands
Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for the on-the-land portion of their Knowing Your Landscape series. Wetlands are critical ecosystems for water quality, water storage, and biodiversity, and because of this, they come with a number of regulations regarding the use of…
Introduction to Fishing on the Hoosic River
Williamstown, MAJoin HooRWA anglers on Saturday, June 3 from 9am-12noon for an Introduction to Fishing on the Hoosic River. This workshop is designed for beginners, including people who have never fished at all. The workshop will include information on the fish…
Knowing Your Landscape series: Assessing Your Property
Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands as their Knowing Your Landscape series moves “on the land” to do a case study that explores land management basics! Learn how to determine what kinds of habitats you have, consider your property management goals, and…