Events
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Self-Guided Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Suitable for children and families. Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts are available for different age and skill levels at the Visitor…
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Scenic Summit Tours
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MASaturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EXCEPT August 13 & 20 All ages. Park Interpreter-guided short and easy walk along paths explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. Wheelchair accessible. Two programs…
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Photography Workshop Series
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin local photographer Thadeus B. Kubis for a three-part series on photography. From cell phones to in-depth wildlife photography, you will explore how to capture the natural world at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond. Sign up for one session…
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Trails and Tale Hike
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesMondays, August 8 & 22 1:00 –3:00 PM For all ages. Park Interpreter-guided hike explores the human side of Mount Greylock. Features local history, literary inspirations, poetry readings, maybe even a ghost story! Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy…
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Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes…
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Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAWednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
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Junior Ranger Program
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Thursday throughout August 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM For ages 8 – 12. Registration required. Junior Rangers is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and learn outdoor recreation skills. Discover the natural and…
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Greylock Explorer’s Club
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFridays, August 12 & 26 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ideal for ages 8—12, but open to all ages. Be an outdoor explorer and discover Mount Greylock. Acquire skills to identify signs of wildlife and trees by their leaves or…
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BIPOC Overnight Friction Fire Workshop
Petersburg, NYAugust 13 & 14 // September 3 & 4 Location: Petersburg, NY The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) friction fire workshop is an overnight experience to learn and practice the art of fire birthing. The group will participate in…
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The Easy Naturalist: Signs of Summer (self-guided walk)
Wild Acres S Mountain Rd., Pittsfield, MASaturday, August 6 – Sunday, August 28 » Daily, from dawn to dusk Summertime is filled with unique seasonal wonders and mysteries. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of this short trail and learn the how and why of summer phenomena. What’s…
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Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops
Conway, MAJoin Earthwork Programs for the Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops! Pre-registration is required at www.earthworkprograms.com. Attend all, some, or one: first come, first served! Audience: Families & Adults Location: Conway, MA SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Survival Kit Essentials…
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Water Love Movie Nights
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave., Pittsfield, MABring the family for some community, fun-filled movie nights! Water-themed movies will be showing at Westside Riverway Park in Pittsfield on August 13 and 27. Moana — Saturday, August 13, at 7:00 PM. Shark Tale — Saturday, August 27, at…
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Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops
Conway, MAJoin Earthwork Programs for the Survival Skills Weekend of Workshops! Pre-registration is required at www.earthworkprograms.com. Attend all, some, or one: first come, first served! Audience: Families & Adults Location: Conway, MA SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Survival Kit Essentials…
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Self-Guided Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Suitable for children and families. Adventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts are available for different age and skill levels at the Visitor…
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Scenic Summit Tours
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MASaturdays & Sundays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EXCEPT August 13 & 20 All ages. Park Interpreter-guided short and easy walk along paths explore the cultural landscape and unique ecology of the highest point in Massachusetts. Wheelchair accessible. Two programs…
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Tuesday Treks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes…
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Learn about pollinators and pollinator gardening with Bee Friendly Williamstown
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAWednesdays from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bee Friendly Williamstown hosts a weekly opportunity every Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM. You'll have the chance to learn about caring for pollinators and growing pollinator-friendly plants while working in the pollinator garden…
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Photography Workshop Series
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin local photographer Thadeus B. Kubis for a three-part series on photography. From cell phones to in-depth wildlife photography, you will explore how to capture the natural world at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and beyond. Sign up for one session…
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Junior Ranger Program
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesEvery Thursday throughout August 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM For ages 8 – 12. Registration required. Junior Rangers is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and learn outdoor recreation skills. Discover the natural and…
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Programs in West Side Parks: Connecting Kids with Nature
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave., Pittsfield, MASaturday, July 30, from 2 PM – 3 PM Thursday, August 18, from 4 PM – 5 PM BEAT is offering an environmental and outdoor education youth program at Westside Riverway Park, 181 Dewey Ave in Pittsfield, on Saturday, July 30th,…