• Storywalk®: Call Me Tree, Llámame Árbol

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

    STORYWALK®: CALL ME TREE, LLÁMAME ÁRBOL Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Come to the Great Falls Discovery Center for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Call Me Tree, Llámame Árbol by Maya Christina Gonzalez for…

  • “Farming While Black” Film Screening and Discussion

    The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MA

    Berkshire International Film Festival presents Farming While Black, directed by Mark Decena, as part of the 7th annual Environmental Film Focus Series in partnership with Triplex Cinema Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, reflects on the plight of Black…

  • Birding at the Mount

    Birding at the Mount
    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Explore 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…

  • EV Ride & Drive

    UMass Amherst Transit Compound 185 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA

    https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Amherst-EV-Flyer.pdf Visit and sit in a variety of EVs and speak with owners to learn more about how an EV can fit into your life. Take a closer look at the e-bus, and have lunch from favorite campus food trucks…

  • 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 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…

  • STEAM Challenge Night

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA

    On October 22, Flying Cloud Institute along with the Berkshire STEM Pipeline and Hancock Shaker Village, will be hosting a night of hands-on science and arts exploration for students in grades K-8! The event coincides with Massachusetts’ 7th Annual STEM…

  • Mountain Mindfulness Programs at Mount Greylock

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

    Explore healthy, mind-body techniques: yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Forest Bathing and other mindfulness practices. Guided by certified teachers and vary in time (60—150 min.). Beginners welcome! Call for details. Space is limited. Register at (413) 499-4262. DATES: Wednesdays,…

  • Old Mill Trail Reopening Ceremony

    Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MA

    Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council to celebrate the recently completed renovations at Old Mill Trail with a FREE, public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the trail’s newly upgraded parking…

  • Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting

    Polish Falcon Club 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting Invitation 10.23.24 https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Notice-of-Bel-Air-Dam-Updates-and-upcoming-community-meeting-Sep-2024.pdf The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR) Office of Dam Safety (ODS) and City of Pittsfield have partnered to design and permit removal of the Bel Air Dam (MA1061), located…

  • Remarkable River Potluck 2024

    Stanton Hall Huntington, MA

    The Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Invites YOU!! Community members, Volunteers and River enthusiasts to come celebrate!! Feasting, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Slideshow & Sharing 7:30 -8:30 The Wild & Scenic Summer Intern’s will be sharing their adventures & explorations…

  • Rooting Out Barberry

    Rooting Out Barberry

    Join the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to learn to identify and remove Barberry & Multiflora Rose. Bring your work gloves, goggles, eye covering and sense of humor!! Barberry harbors Ticks endangering our children, pets and riparian area Email…

  • Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour

    Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season. Come prepared for a hike in…

  • Forest Bathing at Arrowhead

    Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Start your weekend with a guided, gentle stroll on the peaceful nature trail at Arrowhead. Forest bathing can elevate your mood, reduce stress and improve your health. The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for…

  • Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock

    Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    All ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…

  • “Food Inc. 2” Screening and Panel Discussion

    The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MA

    Berkshire International Film Festival presents Food Inc 2, directed by Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo, as part of the 7th annual Environmental Film Focus Series in partnership with Triplex Cinema The groundbreaking Oscar®-nominated documentary FOOD INC., which was screened at…