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SUMMARY:Wild Thing 5K/10K Trail Race and Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come volunteer with Mass Audubon and help put on this exciting race! \nVolunteers are needed to help with a variety of roles during this trail race weekend. Opportunities include course support\, registration assistance\, aid stations\, and more. Be part of the action while supporting a fun\, nature-filled community event! \nLearn more and register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/TrailRaceOpportunities \nDATE: Friday\, June 12 | Saturday\, June 13\nTIME: Depends on role\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
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LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Outdoor Activity,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Organic Farming Situation\, Massachusetts Chapter\, for a 3 part series exploring the living world beneath our feet! \nHealthy soil is the foundation of productive farms and gardens. In this three-part Soil Health Intensive\, participants will explore the living world beneath our feet and learn practical strategies for building resilient\, fertile soil. Together we’ll uncover the foundational principles that support thriving growing spaces while examining the physical\, chemical\, and biological pillars of soil health. \nEach workshop will focus on one of these core soil properties and introduce practical tools\, observations\, and management strategies that growers can apply in their own farms\, gardens\, and landscapes. \nThe series will take place at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner\, MA. While attending all three sessions provides the most complete learning experience\, participants are welcome to attend one\, two\, or all three workshops throughout the season. Please see individual event pages for details. \nThis educational series is supported by the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)\, which helps farmers explore soil-building practices and provides resources for those interested in transitioning to organic production. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.nofamass.org/series/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/ \nDATE: Friday\, April 17 | Friday\, May 29 | Friday\, June 26\nTIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green Street\, Gardner\, MA 01440
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green St.\, Gardner\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Meetings,Farming,Gardening,plants
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SUMMARY:West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents: Frog Fables and Salamander Stories
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Lives of Berkshire Amphibians with Naturalist Tom Tyning \nNext up in the Berkshire Nature Talk Series: \nBack by popular demand: Tom Tyning: Frog Fables and Salamander Stories. Tom Tyning returns to offer an introduction to the incredible amphibians of Berkshire County\, highlighting their remarkable life history strategies\, amazing behaviors\, and incredible beauty. \nThis engaging evening will explore questions as yet unanswered—how did amphibians arrive in the Berkshires after the glaciers? Who came first? Why do some species ignore water altogether? How can certain frogs survive without lungs? With stunning photos of frogs and salamanders in their natural habitats\, and with a number of live specimens whose stories will be told\, Tyning will bring these remarkable creatures to life. \nTom Tyning brings over four decades of experience as a field biologist\, author\, professor\, and passionate naturalist. He currently teaches Environmental Science at Berkshire Community College and is widely recognized for his work on amphibians\, reptiles\, butterflies\, and habitat conservation across Massachusetts and beyond. \nFree for West Stockbridge Historical Society members; $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. Please register at weststockbridgehistory.org. \nDATE: Friday\, June 12\, 2026 \nTIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: Old Town Hall\, 9 Main St\, West Stockbridge\, MA 01266 \nCOST: $10 suggested donation for non-members \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/west-stockbridge-historical-society-presents-frog-fables-and-salamander-stories/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 9 Main St\, West Stockbridge\, MA\, 01266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Amphibians,BEAT Events,Natural History,Talks,Wetlands
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