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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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SUMMARY:Gardening for Today & Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners’ Association for a symposium on sustainable landscaping. The event includes two keynote sessions at 9 am and 11 am. Whether you own many acres of land or a few planters on a balcony\, learn how and why your landscaping can support birds and other wildlife in the Berkshires in the face of climate change. Other topics include: invasive species of Western Mass\, localizing your landscape with native trees and shrubs\, deer defense\, and more. Registration required\, $35 fee. A full description of the event can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/GardeningforTodayandTomorrow. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11 \nTIME: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm \nLOCATION: Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/gardening-for-today-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East St.\, Lenox\, MA
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Community Events,Gardening,Invasive Species,Native Plants,plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Invasive Plant Removals,Invasive Species,Native Plants,Outdoor Activity,plants,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Organic Farming Situation\, Massachusetts Chapter\, for a 3 part series exploring the living world beneath our feet! \nHealthy 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. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.nofamass.org/series/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/ \nDATE: Friday\, April 17 | Friday\, May 29 | Friday\, June 26\nTIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green Street\, Gardner\, MA 01440
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green St.\, Gardner\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Meetings,Farming,Gardening,plants
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SUMMARY:Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Organic Farming Situation\, Massachusetts Chapter\, for a 3 part series exploring the living world beneath our feet! \nHealthy 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. \nEach 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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.nofamass.org/series/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/ \nDATE: Friday\, April 17 | Friday\, May 29 | Friday\, June 26\nTIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green Street\, Gardner\, MA 01440
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green St.\, Gardner\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Meetings,Farming,Gardening,plants
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SUMMARY:Statewide Volunteer Day at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon for their annual Statewide Volunteer Day and lend a hand caring for the sanctuary. \nProjects may include work in our pollinator gardens\, trail maintenance\, improving the nature play area\, and helping manage invasive plant species. This is a wonderful opportunity to support local conservation efforts alongside fellow volunteers. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1219610 \nDATE: Saturday\, April 25\nTIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/statewide-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,Community Events,Invasive Plant Removals,plants,Volunteer
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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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