Berkshire Environmental Action Team

Habitat Chat
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
The Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts monthly drop-in, informal meetings for participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work, share projects, ask questions, and exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates.
Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a home gardener, work in the field already, or are new to pollinator protection concerns, all are welcome! Stay for the entire meeting or just pop in for what you can.

To receive the zoom link, please register here.
DATE: First Wednesday of each month
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Online via Zoom

Community Garden Opening Day at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
2026-05-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA
Help Mass Audubon open the Community Garden for the season at Canoe Meadows!
Volunteers will assist with preparing and refreshing garden beds so they are ready for planting in the weeks ahead. Come enjoy a productive morning outdoors and help set the stage for a successful growing season.
Learn more and register at this link: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1232945
DATE: Thursday, May 7
TIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm
LOCATION: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, 350 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive
2026-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green St., Gardner, MA
Join the Northeast Organic Farming Situation, Massachusetts Chapter, for a 3 part series exploring the living world beneath our feet!
Healthy 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.
Each 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.
The 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.
This 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.
Learn more and register at this link: https://www.nofamass.org/series/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/
DATE: Friday, April 17 | Friday, May 29 | Friday, June 26
TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION: Mount Wachusett Community College, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440

Berkshire Botanical Garden Spring Fest
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MA
Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden for a full day of family fun at SpringFest on Saturday, May 9. The day’s activities include Best Damn Espresso and Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks, craft vendors, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, and children’s activities. We will also celebrate our most recent Horticulture Certificate graduates with the Herb Associates’ celebrated herb-infused cookies and the Mai Bowle, a traditional May wine punch, fragrant, refreshing and a perfect toast to spring.
Learn more at this link: https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/springfest
DATE: Saturday, May 9
TIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION: Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 W Stockbridge Rd, Stockbridge, MA 01262
