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  • Great Hall Exhibit: On the Ground and in the Air and in Between

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Artist, Amy Dawn Kotel’s exhibit asks: “What do we see and how do we perceive our earth and all who dwell here?” See beauty and strangeness from different angles. DATE: Tuesday, January 23 - Friday, February 23 LOCATION: Great Falls…

  • Wildlife Signs and Tree Bark/Señales de fauna y corteza de árbol

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Follow the signs along the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Each sign shares interesting and fun information to engage in observation and discovery! This is offered in English and Español. The self-guided Easy Naturalist: Wildlife Sign and Tree Bark walk will be…

  • 10 x 10 Festival: Cutting Invasive Hardy Kiwi Vines at Burbank Park

    Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Start your weekend off right by helping BEAT eradicate destructive, invasive Hardy Kiwi at Burbank Park! Gloves and tools will be provided, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have them (loppers, pruning shears, and pruning saws).…

  • Mosses & Lichens: A Winter Wonderland

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    Winter is a perfect time to focus on the tiny greenish things in the world, such as mosses and their relatives and lichens. These small organisms capture our attention and invite us to take a closer look. Join Vermont Land…

  • Nice & Easy Trail Hike

    Nice & Easy Trail Hike
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATES: Fridays,…

  • Investigation Station: Amphibians and Reptiles in Winter

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    What are amphibians and reptiles up to during the winter? Join us at our investigation station by the Welcome Desk to find out. DATE: Saturday, February 17 - 25 LOCATION: Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA…

  • Forest Bathing Walk

    Forest Bathing Walk
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    Open to ages 8 and older. A guided slow and intentional woodland walk to de-stress and re-connect with nature. No previous experience necessary. Dress appropriately for winter weather, wear winter boots (or snowshoes) and hiking poles. Part of the Mountain…

  • The Clues Animals Leave Behind: Wildlife Tracking with Jess Applin

    Fare-Thee-Well Wholeness Center 153 Pond Brook Rd, Huntington, MA, United States

    Experienced tracker and HLT staff member, Jess Applin, will lead two 2.5 hour sessions of wildlife tracking and reading the landscape. Jess will take a small group along the trail network at Fare-Thee-Well in Huntington, home to four vernal pools…

  • Sweeten Up! A Maple Syrup Adventure

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    For children ages 6-10. Explore the amazing transformation of tree sap into maple syrup. Learn how the hard work of a winter harvest sweetens up your pancakes through crafts and activities. Meet in the Great Hall. DATE: Saturday, February 17…

  • Winter Wildlife Tracking

    Winter Wildlife Tracking
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING For ages 8 and up. Join guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail, rough terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction…

  • Winter Wonderland Activity Day

    Winter Wonderland Activity Day
    Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MA

    For all ages. Join the Mount Greylock State Reservation for a fun-packed time of winter activities. Winter crafts, scavenger hunts, board games, and sledding if snow permits. Designed as self-guided activities but also led by a Park Interpreter. Bring your…

  • Winter Festival

    Clapp Park 233 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join the City of Pittsfield, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), Mass Audubon, and Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) for this free family winter fun day in the great outdoors! There will be sled racing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, and birdwatching activities…

  • The Science of Saw-whet Owls

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    Small, secretive, and nocturnal, Northern Saw-whet Owls (Aegolius acadicus) are one of the most common – and most elusive – owls in Northern forests. In the fall of 2022, the Harris Center established a saw-whet banding station on SuperSanctuary lands as part…

  • Log Lunch: “Innovations in Energy Efficiency”

    The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United States

    Log Lunch: “Enhancement & Innovation in Residential Energy Efficiency, and How to Get Involved”  Angel Ortiz ’17,  Project Officer, Weatherization Assistance Program, Office of Community Energy Programs, US Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/ RESERVE YOUR LUNCH SPOT HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aea728a3f9c07-loglunch1#/ Following his talk, Angel will…

  • Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

    Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
    Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

    Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in February to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week you'll discover new…

  • Nibbling on Native Plants in Your Backyard and Beyond with Russ Cohen

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    Presented by Lexington Living Landscapes and Cary Memorial Library. Native plants aren’t just for insects; many people find them delicious too! Plants that can nourish both groups provide an additional incentive for us to plant them in our yards and…