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  • Vernal Pool Plunge — Training

    Vernal Pool Plunge — Training
    Multiple Locations Outdoors

    Saturdays, April 16 & 23 @ 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to offer their annual Vernal Pool Plunge! This two-day, in-person training event is open to anyone…

  • Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka BioBlitz)

    Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka BioBlitz)
    Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Date: Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18 Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW - The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity…

  • Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka BioBlitz)

    Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka BioBlitz)
    Brattlebrook Park Longview Terrace, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Date: Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18 Location: Brattlebrook Park, Pittsfield, MA (SEE DIRECTIONS BELOW - The Google location of Brattlebrook Park will lead you to a random dead end.) Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity…

  • Investigation Station: Amphibians and Reptiles in Winter

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    What are amphibians and reptiles up to during the winter? Join us at our investigation station by the Welcome Desk to find out. DATE: Saturday, February 17 - 25 LOCATION: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA…

  • Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

    Online

    Roads are so ubiquitous that they’re practically invisible to us, but wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of disruption. Join the Harris Center for a special evening with award-winning environmental journalist and author Ben Goldfarb as he discusses…

  • Salamander Crossing Brigade Workshop

    Online

    As the earth thaws and spring rains drench New Hampshire, thousands of amphibians migrate to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed. Sadly, many are killed when their journeys take them across roads. Every year, the Harris Center trains community…

  • Vernal Pool Reptiles and Amphibians

    Online

    Dive into the lively world of vernal pools Many Vermont reptiles and amphibians rely on vernal pools for mating and breeding. These wet areas are critical habitat for the reproduction of species like frogs, salamanders, snakes, and turtles. Herpetologist Jim…

  • Meet Tom Tyning’s Scaled, Tailed and Bulging Eye Friends!

    Lake Mansfield Great Barrington

    Have you ever held a tiny turtle or gazed into the eyes of a charming milk snake? No? Fear not! Tom Tyning is headed back to Lake Mansfield this summer so that families can get up close and personal with…

  • 2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)

    Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MA

    Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…

  • Big Night for Beginners: First Friday at Great Falls Discovery Center

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Every First Friday of the Month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. On a mild, rainy night in early Spring, thousands of frogs, toads, and salamanders move across Massachusetts to reach their vernal pools and start…

  • Reptile Nook

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    For ages 3-16, accompanied by an adult. Join to meet four animals up close and dive into learning about a variety of reptile, amphibian, and invertebrate species. Free. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. DATE: Saturday, March 22 TIME: 1:00…

  • Amazing Amphibians

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Amazing Amphibians @ The Mount Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…

  • Spring Salamander & Frog Search

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    Spring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…

  • Vernal Pool Exploration

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Vernal pools are unique and vital breeding grounds for amphibians and a host of other fascinating creatures. They also play a critical role in supporting the larger food web. Join this Earth Day exploration (and celebration!) of a vernal pool,…

  • Spring Amphibian Search

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Spring Amphibian Search at Pleasant Valley Sat. Apr. 19, 6:30PM-8:00PM Discover the incredible creatures that live on the forest floor and visit vernal pools in the spring. At this all-outdoor program, Mass Audubon will introduce you to local amphibian life…

  • Spring Salamander & Frog Search

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Spring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…

  • Meet Tom Tyning’s Scaled, Tailed and Bulging Eye Friends!

    Lake Mansfield Great Barrington

    Have you ever held a tiny turtle or gazed into the eyes of a charming milk snake? No? Fear not! Tom Tyning is heading back to Lake Mansfield on Thursday, July 24th at 10am so that families can get up close and…

  • 2025 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (Berkshire BioBlitz)

    Greylock Glen Outdoor Center 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    Join Us for the 16th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (Berkshire BioBlitz)! Berkshire Biodiversity Day, also known as Berkshire BioBlitz, invites nature lovers of all ages to join scientists, naturalists, and environmental educators in identifying as many species as possible—plants, animals,…

  • I Love a Rainy Night: The Rhythm of Forest Amphibians

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    Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a lecture on amphibian migrations, featuring Laura Heady, a biologist with the New York State Department of Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University. Beneath the towering trees of the Hudson Valley and…