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  • Housatonic Heritage Walks 2025

    Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October…

  • Forest Fires in Massachusetts: Myths and Reality

    Online

    Wildfires in the Western United States and Canada are more and more prominent in the news. There is also growing interest in the role of wildfires and intentional fires (controlled burning) in New England. In Massachusetts, public agencies are increasingly…

  • Fabric Swap

    Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA

    Free to take materials. Clean out your clutter, repurpose and recycle. Donations drop off Friday Oct 3rd 5:30PM - 7PM or Saturday Oct 4th 10:30AM - 11:30AM DATE: Saturday, October 4 TIME: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Lenox Community…

  • Housatonic Heritage Walks 2025

    Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October…

  • OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike

    Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MA

    Join BNRC and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC for this loop hike on the Burbank Trail going north from Olivia’s Overlook. We will descend the trail to Monk’s Pond, join a short section of the High Road Trail, and…

  • Protect Nature and Water Ballot Initiative Webinar

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    Massachusetts has a historic opportunity to invest in clean water, forests, farms, and outdoor spaces across the state—without raising taxes. Join this webinar to learn about the Nature for Massachusetts campaign—a statewide effort to protect water and nature, expand access to…

  • Autumn Colors at Pike’s Pond

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Experience the fall foliage of the Berkshires from Pleasant Valley's scenic All Person's Trail. This accessible trail leads down to Pike's Pond to provide spectacular views of the hillsides in their dazzling fall colors. Look and listen for birds and…

  • MCLA Vadnais Environmental Lecture 2025: Celebrating the Center for Resourceful Living

    Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA

    MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais started The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL) 50 years ago. Please join us to celebrate its legacy with a debut screening of filmmaker Sharon Wyrrick's documentary, "Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?: A Tribute…

  • Understanding PFAS Together: Tribal Voices and Risk Communication

    Online

    Join Sources, Transport, Exposure & Effects of PFAS (STEEP) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as they discuss the unique challenges PFAS poses for Tribal communities and culturally informed risk communication strategies. Learn from featured speakers Jason Steiding (Natural Resources Director,…

  • Berkshire Green Drinks – “Grassroots Data Collection for Advocacy” with Arianna Collins, Nick Russo, and Brittany Ebeling

    BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    You may be familiar with the terms citizen or community science, but what does that look like in practice? How does this data collection lead to better environmental advocacy? Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Hoosic River Watershed Association, and Berkshire…

  • Beneficial Bats at The Mount

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Bats are among the most misunderstood animals, but they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and human health. Look and listen for bats - the only flying mammals - and other nocturnal wildlife as you explore the forests,…

  • All Persons Trail Opening Celebration at Pleasant Valley

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Be part of a milestone moment at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Join the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Pike’s Pond All Persons Trail—a welcoming space designed so everyone, of every age and ability, can experience the beauty of nature in…

  • Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue

    Old Town Hall 9 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA, United States

    The West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue Professor Brian Donahue presents a radical approach to healing the relationship between humans and forests through responsible, sustainable use of our local Berkshire…

  • Pittsfield State Forest Volunteer Day

    Pittsfield State Forest 1041 Cascade St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for painting and light trail work at Pittsfield State Forest. Tools will be provided! Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves if they have them. A limited supply will be available to those who don't. Please also…

  • Notchview Tree Planting

    Notchview Reservation 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MA

    Notchview needs planting hands! Come plant Oak seedlings to restore and preserve the Westfield Watershed. For more information and to RSVP, email kconlin@thetrustees.org DATES: Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM LOCATION: Notchview, 83 Old…

  • Seed Saving Workshop

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. This workshop will cover how to identify mature seeds, how to prepare them for saving, and how to store them…

  • Lenox Fix-It Fair

    Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA

    Bring any household items, including clothing to be sewn or mended, small appliances, or other stuff needing to be fixed to the Fix-It Fair on Saturday at the Lenox Community Center (65 Walker St.). From 1 to 4pm community Volunteers will lend a…