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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T093000
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SUMMARY:Joint Hike: Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join the BNRC and OLLI at BCC for this spring loop hike at Tom Ball Mountain. This outing is rated moderate with both up and downhill stretches. The hike will be around 3 miles. Registration opens March 23 at 9am on OLLI’s website. \nTom Ball Mountain is BNRC’s newest trail which opened in summer 2025. The trail includes views of Long Pond and Round Pond to the east. The trail is moderate with both up and downhill stretches. Hikers can see the amazing trail building skills of the BNRC and Greenager crews who helped build this wonderful new trail that will eventually become part of the High Road. \nHiking poles are strongly recommended\, and good hiking shoes are essential. \nIf we need to cancel the hike due to rain\, we will notify participants by email by 7:00 AM the day of the hike. \nRegister and learn more at this link: https://berkshireolli.org/event-6613472 \nDATE: Wednesday\, April 8\nTIME: 9:30am – 11:30am\nLOCATION: Tom Ball Mountain\, Alford. From the center of Great Barrington: Take Taconic Avenue west. Taconic Avenue turns into Alford Road. Follow Alford Road 2 miles. After passing Division Street\, the trailhead will be 0.6 miles ahead on the right. 
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/joint-hike-berkshire-natural-resources-council-and-osher-lifelong-learning-institute/
LOCATION:Tom Ball Mountain\, 152 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Hikes,Outdoor Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
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UID:10005199-1775894400-1775908800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Sheep Hill Spring Site Spruce-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Williamstown Rural Lands staff and board for our Spring Site Spruce-up. We’ll be snipping\, raking\, and fixing our way through the punch list to get Sheep Hill looking sharp for the public. Avery Gura’s famous apple cake will be served with weather-appropriate drinks and other energizing snacks. \nPitch in for an hour or three\, all abilities welcome. Bring along your fancy electric lawn rake if you’ve got one to tackle that gravel. Otherwise\, we’ve got the tools. We look forward to catching up with you outdoors. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11\nTIME: 8:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Road\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/sheep-hill-spring-site-spruce-up/
LOCATION:Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Days,Community Events,Outdoor Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
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UID:10005226-1775898000-1775908800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Volunteer Day at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to help get the campus ready for spring! \nVolunteers will assist with projects such as sprucing up the nature play area\, weeding\, mulching\, and other seasonal outdoor tasks. It’s a great way to spend a spring morning outdoors while making a meaningful impact. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1175101 \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11\nTIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA  01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/second-saturday-volunteer-day-at-pleasant-valley-wildlife-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Days,Invasive Plant Removals,Outdoor Activity,plants,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T163000
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UID:10005213-1775998800-1776011400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Rooting out Barberry in Worthington\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Committee for an afternoon of invasive plant removal! Reduce ticks the wild and scenic way — come for as long as you can and learn how to remove the Barberry Beast! \nEmail westfieldriver@gmail.com for meeting location and details. Call Meredyth with any questions at 413-207-4282. \nDATE: Sunday\, April 12\nTIME: 1:00pm – 4:30pm\nLOCATION: Worthington\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/rooting-out-barberry-in-worthington-ma/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Invasive Plant Removals,Invasive Species,Native Plants,Outdoor Activity,plants,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T200000
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CREATED:20260406T184304Z
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UID:10005200-1776535200-1776542400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide\, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge\, form a community with like-minded\, curious adults\, and receive the many benefits of spending time outdoors. \nThroughout the spring\, explore spectacular seasonal phenomena including the migration of salamanders and songbirds. \nWe will usually start inside with an introduction and then head out for our adventure in the field which will be at least 90 minutes outside. We’ll travel mainly on trails and boardwalks\, actively exploring and experiencing various habitats and sanctuary spots. \nAdult Program\n \nRegistration covers 3 classes starting April 18. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98862-a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring-3-months \nDATES/TIMES: Sat. April 18\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Sat. May 16\, 7:00am – 9:00am; Sat. June 20\, 8:00pm – 10:00pm \nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Outdoor Activity,Talks,Walks,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T090000
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UID:10005210-1776848400-1776956400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:April Vacation Adventure Days
DESCRIPTION:Get outside\, learn about nature\, and make new friends during this time of spring renewal! Life is blooming across the sanctuary\, and the vernal pools are ready to explore! Investigate different habitats\, critters\, and plants while we play and ramble through the trails. \nChildren’s Program—Children ages 6-9 yrs \nTwo days of programming. Registration covers one day. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs?prg%5Bpid%5D%5B%5D=17537&prg%5Bdaterange%5D=04%2F01%2F2026+-+04%2F30%2F2026&prg%5Bquery%5D=%22april+vacation%22&prg%5Bsubmit%5D=&prg%5Bage_min%5D=&prg%5Bage_max%5D= \nDATE: Wed. April 22\, Thurs. April 23\nTIME: 9:00am – 3:00pm\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/april-vacation-adventure-days/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps,Children's Programming,Outdoor Activity,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
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UID:10005212-1777111200-1777118400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Lee’s 10th Annual Greener Gateway Cleanup and Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate the 56th Earth Day with the Lee Greener Gateway Committee! \nTo help care for our corner of the planet\, we have great options for volunteers:\n– Roadside cleanup\n– Removing invasive plants\n– Town garden cleanup\n– Community garden prep\n– Bag share – make long-lasting bags (to keep or for donation) \nTo volunteer\, email: valeria4748@gmail.com \nBring your own gloves and dress tick-smart! \nDATE: Saturday. April 25\nTIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm\nRAIN DATE: Sunday\, April 26; 1:00pm – 3:00pm\nLOCATION: Church Park Pavilion\, 25 Park Pl\, Lee\, MA 01238
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/lees-10th-annual-greener-gateway-cleanup-and-work-day/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church – Lee\, 25 Park Plaza\, Lee\, MA\, 01238
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Days,Invasive Plant Removals,Outdoor Activity,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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UID:10005189-1777122000-1777129200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Botany Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Women on the Land for an educational wildflower walk! Early spring is an exciting time\, and the changing of the seasons is often marked by the emergence of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants have a short window of time in which they bloom\, often appearing after the melting of snow but before trees leaf out. Spring ephemerals are especially diverse in rich hardwood forests\, which are common throughout Berkshire County. Women on the Land will be joined by Peter Grima\, DCR Service Forester and botanist\, to explore the wonder of these short-lived blooms at Field Farm\, a mix of fields and forests overlying limestone bedrock. You will learn about the ecology\, identification\, and beauty of these plants that\, if you aren’t there at the right time\, you’ll miss them until next year! \nRegistrants should come prepared for potentially wet/muddy trail conditions. The walk will cover 2-3 miles on existing trails over more or less level terrain. Optional items include a hand lens\, binoculars\, and wildflower field guide. \nRegister at this link: https://tinyurl.com/SpringEphemeralWalk. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 25 \nTIME: 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nLOCATION: Field Farm Reservation\, Williamstown\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/spring-ephemeral-botany-walk/
LOCATION:Field Farm Guest House\, 554 Sloan Road\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Botany,Flowers,Hikes,Native Plants,Outdoor Activity,plants,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
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UID:10005201-1777140000-1777147200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide\, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge\, form a community with like-minded\, curious adults\, and receive the many benefits of spending time outdoors. \nThroughout the spring\, explore spectacular seasonal phenomena including the migration of salamanders and songbirds. \nWe will usually start inside with an introduction and then head out for our adventure in the field which will be at least 90 minutes outside. We’ll travel mainly on trails and boardwalks\, actively exploring and experiencing various habitats and sanctuary spots. \nAdult Program\n \nRegistration covers 3 classes starting April 18. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98862-a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring-3-months \nDATES/TIMES: Sat. April 18\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Sat. May 16\, 7:00am – 9:00am; Sat. June 20\, 8:00pm – 10:00pm \nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Outdoor Activity,Talks,Walks,Wildlife
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