Throughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
Throughout winter, BEAT's programs director, Chelsey Simmons, will be leading two tree walks each month in collaboration with TOURISTS. These walks will take place on a Wednesday and Sunday, begin at noon, and are free with the option to donate…
BEAT will lead a tree identification walk in Lower Bowker’s Woods at 9:30 AM on Sunday, August 20. The 1-mile trail meanders along the Housatonic River and through a charming upland forest. Participants will learn key characteristics of common trees…
Join Dr. Alexandra Kosiba, the University of Vermont’s Extension Forester for an online discussion about the science behind forest carbon. Dr. Kosiba serves as a regional educator on forest carbon science and management and is the state lead on the…
Forest regrowth requires an abundance of healthy saplings from desirable, native trees to replace the older generations of trees. This regeneration is often stunted by the overabundance of white-tailed deer who browse on these trees often so much that it…
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP hosts this virtual workshop on the basics of tree planting for riparian zones. Riparian zones are the buffer of trees growing along the edge of rivers and lakes. These trees are essential to protect water from pollutants, prevent…
Celebrate Arbor Day, and explore a historic farm-to-forest landscape. Discover evidence of former 1800s agricultural activity that fostered a natural reforestation. Moderate-difficult 2-mile hike on Bradley Farm Trail. For ages 8 and older. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy…
A riparian restoration tree planting event will be held at 330 Cole Ave & the New Bike Trail in Williamstown on Earth Day! Williams College students, local residents, and the public are welcome to pitch in. Bring gloves, a shovel,…
Join us for the Lenox Tree Crawl! We will meet in the Lenox Library Roche Reading Park and Lenox Land Trust members Bill Gop and Jeannie Schnackenberg will take us on a tour of the newly tagged trees on Main…
Join the City of Pittsfield's Parks & Recreation Department for a community Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 28, at Springside Park. The event will begin at noon with a tree planting and keynote address by Martha Lyon, ASLA of…