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SUMMARY:Discover Greylock Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Mount Greylock State Reservation for a lively hike! \nSuitable for ages 8 and older. Explore seasonal changes in the forest\, look for signs of wildlife\, and discover unique natural and cultural features along easy-moderate trails. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring water\, a snack\, bug spray and sunscreen. Trekking poles are recommended. Inclement weather cancels. Meeting locations vary. For more information and to register\, call the Visitor Center at (413) 499-4262. \nThis event is free. \nDATE: Friday\, May 8 | Friday\, May 22 | Friday\, May 29\nTIME: 11:00am – 2:00pm\nLOCATION: Meeting locations vary
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/discover-greylock-hike/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Mount Greylock State Reservation
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Family Programming,Hikes
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SUMMARY:Forms and Transformations in the Butterfly World
DESCRIPTION:The West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents: Forms and Transformations in the Butterfly World. \nNext up in the Berkshire Nature Talk Series: \nRyan Shea\, The Nature Institute \nButterflies are among nature’s most captivating organisms\, dazzling us with their colors\, patterns\, and the remarkable transformation from caterpillar to winged adult. But what can they teach us about the deeper rhythms of the natural world? In this talk\, Ryan Shea invites us to slow down and truly observe butterflies: to notice how their shapes and colors shift and transform\, and to help us discover a “living understanding of nature.” He draws on an approach to nature observation developed by the German writer and scientist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe\, which asks us to follow what we actually see rather than jump to explanation. \nAbout the Speaker: Ryan Shea is a researcher and educator at The Nature Institute in Ghent\, New York\, where he explores how people can develop a deeper\, more meaningful connection with the natural world — with a special focus on plants and insects. \n$10 suggested donation for nonmembers. \nDATE: Friday\, May 15\nTIME: 7:00pm – 8:30pm\nLOCATION: Old Town Hall\, 9 Main St\, West Stockbridge\, MA 01266
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/forms-and-transformations-in-the-butterfly-world/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 9 Main St\, West Stockbridge\, MA\, 01266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Butterflies,Community Events,Talks
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Bee Friendly Williamstown for a morning bird walk at the height of spring migration. Naturalist and avid birder David McGowan will help us understand what we see and hear around us during this busy bird season. \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.beefriendlywilliamstown.org/home. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 16\nTIME: 9:00am\nLOCATION: The Spruces\, 60 Main St\, Williamstown\, MA 01267
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/bird-walk/
LOCATION:The Spruces\, 60 Main St.\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Birding,Community Events,Hikes,Outdoor Activity,Walks,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday through October\, rain or shine! \nFind more details here: farmersmarketpittsfield.org \nDATE: Saturday\, May 9 – Saturday\, October 31\nTIME: 9:00am – 1:00pm\nLOCATION: The Common\, 100 First St\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/pittsfield-farmers-market/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Pittsfield Common\, 100 1st St.\, Pittsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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