Events
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Tracking Winter Wildlife at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin a Mass Audubon naturalist for an introduction to the world of wildlife tracking. We will walk through fields and forests searching for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any…
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Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guest guide Jala. This series of movements helps keep the body in balance…
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BNRC Behind the Scenes: Trail Work
OnlineIn this free online event Doug Brown, Director of Stewardship at BNRC, will share a summary of BNRC’s 2024 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…
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Virtual Public Meeting: GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site Remediation
OnlineEPA will be hosting a virtual public meeting on the Reach 6 (Woods Pond area) Remedial Design/Remedial Action at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site. In this meeting, GE will be presenting its remedial design for Reach 6 (including Woods Pond…
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Plant Communities: Functional Plant Roles for Restorative Gardens
OnlinePlant Communities: Functional Plant Roles for Restorative Gardens workshop with Instructor Holly Greenleaf, Greenleaf Design, LLC Fee: Member $28/ Non-member $38/ Workshop Sponsor $100 When designing a planting, we are creating an ecological community that will co-evolve over time. We…
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 1/17: Rabbits; 1/24: Winter Insects; 1/31: Groundhogs, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about your wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages…
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“Growing Leaders, Cultivating Change: Empowering Pittsfield Youth at Roots Rising” Log Lunch
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJess Veccia, founder and director, Roots Rising with Williams students Isabella Penna-Ward & Genevieve Randazzo. Veggie local food lunch is $4 (cash at the door): Reservations required: https://forms.gle/wvqhuBRzqcKQoyH99 DATE: Friday, January 17 TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LOCATION: The…
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Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-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. DATE: Fridays…
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Winter Wildlife Tracking
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Join guest guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction devices for boots…
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Tamakoce Wilderness Winter Tracking Intensive 2025
This intensive tracking study takes place 1 day per month over the course of 4 months. Learn to unlock the stories held in the tracks and trails of animals. Taken to a variety of habitats spread out through Rensselaer, Columbia…
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Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MABen leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington, in collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy. Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our winter resident birds on these community birds walks. Bring binoculars if…
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Winter Wildlife Tracking
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Join guest guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction devices for boots…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor children and families. Adventurous self-guided quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. DATES: Sundays TIME: 10:00…
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Winter Wonderland Activity Day
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor all ages. Join us 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 own sled if you…
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Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay and get that blood flowing with a good trek. Hikes will start at the Center and cover a different area of the park every week. If there is enough snow, use snowshoes (available to rent for $5).…
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Dam Busters 201: Overview of New England Dam Removal Research
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Overview of New England Dam Removal Research Join for an overview of Boston College Prof. Noah Snyder's decades of research on dam removal in New England. Register here The Dam Busters 101 series ran from…
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Qi Gong/Tai Chi
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guide Jeanne. Enhance overall optimal health and longevity. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable, appropriate winter…
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The Plight of the Fisher
OnlineJoin Dr. David Needle, a veterinary pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHDVL), to learn how researchers are working to uncover what’s behind the decline in New Hampshire’s fisher population. Discover how exposure to commonly used rodenticides may…
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Winter Tree Identification Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
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Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-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. DATE: Fridays…