Events
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Fungi Grow – Storywalk at Margaret Lindley Park
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesFollow this poetic and beautifully illustrated book to learn all about the mysterious lives of fungi. Discover where mushrooms live, what they look like, what they do in the ecosystem and how they can help (or hurt) humans. The walk…
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Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
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“Kiss the Ground” Screening
Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse 539 County Road 13, Old Chatham, NY, United StatesThe actor Woody Harrelson narrates the documentary “Kiss the Ground,” a frenetic but ultimately persuasive and optimistic plan to counter the climate crisis. The film makes a case for the healing power of soil, arguing that its capacity to sequester…
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Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MABoreal Spruce-Fir Forest Flower, Plant, Tree & Wild Edibles Hike at the Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA with Naturalist & Director Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high elevation forests and…
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Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
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Birding at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExplore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
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Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
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Dam Busters 101: Managing Sediment
OnlineThis webinar will cover common sediment-related tasks including: assessing quality and quantity, identifying contaminants, downstream implications, and developing sediment management plans. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles River Watershed Association, is pleased…
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Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
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Gardening Wednesdays at the Spruces
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAPollinator Garden by the pond at the Spruces Join Bee Friendly Williamstown to learn about the pollinator plantings at The Spruces, and pick up a few tips for your home garden, too. There is always work to do weeding, tidying…
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Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
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Summer Yoga at Lake Mansfield
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonLakeside yoga: there is no better way to start a summer day! Join the Great Barrington Land Conservancy (GBLC) for this donation-based 8 AM class for All Levels. (Suggested donation is $10 per class.) Participants should bring a yoga mat…
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Junior Ranger Program at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFor ages 8—12. Free. Junior Rangers is a fun way for children to get acquainted with the state parks and learn outdoor recreation skills. Discover the natural and cultural resources of the region. Seven weekly program sessions led by DCR…
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“The Lost Bird Project” Film and Discussion
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MANew Day Films presents “The Lost Bird Project,” a film on sculptor Todd McGrain and the outdoor sculptures he created to memorialize five extinct North American bird species on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. After the film, learn from…
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Caterpillar Lab at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAWelcome to the world of caterpillars! The Caterpillar Lab provides the opportunity for visitors at Berkshire Botanical Garden to follow the ever-changing lives of these wondrous creatures. The Lab’s professional education staff can teach you about caterpillar biology and help…
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Mountain Mindfulness Program Series
Mount Greylock State ReservationFree for ages 12 and older. Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and re-connect with and nature. No experience necessary. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.…
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Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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Caps For Art Workshops
Center for Peace through Culture 137 Front St., Housatonic, MACenter for Peace Through Culture is hosting an upcoming exhibition and coinciding workshops to raise awareness about climate change and the importance of working together as a community. Caps 4 Art, by artist and climate activist Camilo Cárdenas, will open…
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Caterpillar Lab: Caterpillar Walk
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAThe Caterpillar Lab is moving in at Berkshire Botanical Garden, and while the exhibit will be full of their munching critters and offer lots to explore, the real story is the one going on outside the exhibit in the gardens…