• Summer Evening Birding

    Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA

    Take a stroll through forests, fields and wetlands in search of birds as they settle down for the night. Adults and juveniles of many species including colorful wood-warblers, orioles, thrushes, and more are likely to be seen this time of…

  • Birding by Canoe for Beginners

    Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Canoeing can offer unique views of the natural world, allowing you to join wetland birds in their natural habitat as they look for food, raise their young, and engage in other fascinating midsummer behaviors. Join Mass Audubon to paddle at…

  • Birds, Butterflies, and Midsummer Blooms

    Chesterwood 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA, United States

    The gardens and trails on the grounds of Chesterwood provide more than just a look into the history of the Berkshires: they also make excellent places to view birds, butterflies and other animals that depend on the same plants we…

  • Summer Evening Birding

    Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA

    Take a stroll through forests, fields and wetlands in search of birds as they settle down for the night. Adults and juveniles of many species including colorful wood-warblers, orioles, thrushes, and more are likely to be seen this time of…

  • Nighthawks and Twilight Wildlife at Edith Wharton Park

    Edith Wharton Park Laurel Lake Road, Lenox, MA

    Spend a relaxing evening searching the sky for migrating nighthawks. Watch for these beautiful aerial acrobats catching insects on the wing as they make their long migration to South America. This program offers a calm evening with great views and…

  • Mindful Birding with Dave Edson

    Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MA

    Join Dave Edson, educator and naturalist, for this Mindful Birding experience at BNRC’s Thomas & Palmer Brook reserve in Great Barrington. Birding mindfully gives us the opportunity to slow down, get super curious, and improve our overall wellbeing. Science shows that paying…

  • Fall Migration Bird Walk

    Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA

    Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey south during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving, passing through, or are…

  • Birding Fall Migration for Beginners

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

    Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey south during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. This program takes place in locations that contain a mix of forests, fields and wetlands that make them ideal for spotting migrant species, especially…

  • Hoffmann Bird Club’s 85th Anniversary

    Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MA

    Join the Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) of Berkshire County on Monday, September 8, to celebrate its 85th Anniversary at Berkshire Community College! Social hour will start at 6:00 PM, with the meeting and programs starting at 7:00 PM in the…

  • Birding at the Mount – Fall Migration

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

    Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. Our walk will focus on the…

  • Summer Evening Birding

    Chesterwood 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA, United States

    Take a stroll through forests, fields and wetlands in search of birds as they settle down for the night. Adults and juveniles of many species including colorful wood-warblers, orioles, thrushes, and more are likely to be seen this time of…

  • Fall Migration Bird Walk

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

    Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey south during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving, passing through, or are…

  • Hawk Migration Watch

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

    Mid-September is the peak of Broad-winged Hawk migration, and a great opportunity to experiences dozens or more of Broad-winged Hawks as they make their way to South America. Whether you're new to birds or have been birdwatching for years, hawk-watching…

  • 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,…

  • Birding at the Mount – Fall Migration

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

    Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. Our walk will focus on the…

  • Birding at the Mount – Fall Migration

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

    Birding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. Our walk will focus on the…

  • Fall Migration Bird Walk

    Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA

    Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey south during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving, passing through, or are…

  • Bird Your Way! Accessible Birding

    Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MA

    Birding is for everyone, no matter their experiences, abilities, or identities. There is no one way to bird. For this outing, we will be slowing down. Instead of chasing birds, we will wait for them to come to us, as we observe…

  • Waterfowl on Berkshire Lakes

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

    In this half-day trip, take a deep dive into a group of birds that can be overwhelming for many beginners: waterfowl, which includes ducks and geese. Learn about the waterfowl of the Berkshires and demystify their identification while practicing your…

  • 9th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference

    Williams College – '62 Center 1000 Main St, Williamstown, MA, United States

    Learn about native birds, insects, plants, and more at the Ninth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference on Saturday, November 8, from 8 AM to 4 PM. The event, which features fascinating presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors,…