Berkshire Environmental Action Team

Skydance of the American Woodcock at Canoe Meadows
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA
Join Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley for an evening of birding! When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a “runway” for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Listen and watch for the woodcock’s performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock’s sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed.
Dress for the weather and enjoy an early spring evening outside. Terrain is level or gently sloping. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to mud, ice or snow. If the weather warrants it, traction spikes may be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis.
Adult Program. $15-$20 Fee.
Learn more and register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/SkydanceoftheWoodcock
DATE: Wednesday, March 18
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Pittsfield, MA

Timberdoodles: Sky-Dancing Birds
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Greylock Glen, 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, 01220, United States
Join Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley for an evening of birding! Every spring, American Woodcocks or “timberdoodles” turn the meadows of the Berkshires into a runway for their magnificent aerial dance. Learn about the lives of woodcocks with a short, family-friendly presentation from a Mass Audubon naturalist, then look and listen for them on the Glen Meadow Loop. Even if we don’t see any timberdoodles at Greylock Glen, you’ll learn where and when to look for them during your next outing.
This program is all outdoors and includes a 0.2-mile walk to the area of highest woodcock activity. The trail surface is wide, gravel-paved, and has some small hills. Be sure to dress to be comfortable outside in the weather of the evening. Depending on the weather, the trail surface might be wet, muddy, or slippery.
This is a family program. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child. Pre-registration is required. $10-$12 fee.
Learn more and register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/timberdoodlesskydancingbirds
DATE: Friday, March 20
TIME: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION: Greylock Glen, Adams
