Events
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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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Tracking Workshop: Weasels and Rodents
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesHoppers and bounders, such as squirrels and weasels, leave behind fascinating tracking mysteries that reveal their secretive habits and survival strategies. Explore the trails at Pleasant Valley in search of tracks, scat, chews, and other evidence of rabbits, squirrels, mink,…
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Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages, interest and skill levels are welcome! For everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of mountain landscapes! Meeting locations vary. Bring your camera, cellphone or tablet. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress…
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Starlight Owl and Wildlife Prowl
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEnjoy a starlit evening listening for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. We'll explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about the adaptations of animals that are active at night. Dress for the weather and enjoy a winter evening outside. This program…
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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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Early Bird Spotting Hike for Families
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MAEarly Bird Spotting Hike for Families, Thomas & Palmer Brook, Great Barrington Search for returning birds and other signs of the coming spring! Some binoculars will be provided and if there is enough snow, we’ll also have snowshoes available for…
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Cabin Fever Story Time
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor all ages. Join Park Interpreter Mike by a warm fire for entertaining tall tales and remarkable legends from Mount Greylock’s past. Stop by, sit awhile, and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Hot cocoa provided. DATE: Sundays, January 12,…
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Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYIt's February and there is finally some good snow on the ground. Join Len Tremblay at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center and get that blood flowing with a good trek through the winter woods. Hikes will start at the Center…
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HooRWA Annual Meeting and “What Does it Mean to Love a Forest?” Talk
Williams College - Wege Auditorium Williamstown, MAJoin Hoosic River Watershed Association for HooRWA’s Annual Meeting followed by a talk by author Ethan Tapper. This event will take place in the Williams College Wege Auditorium and is sponsored by Williams College Environmental Studies Program & the Zilkha…
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Forest Bathing Walk
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain Mindfulness Program Series: Forest Bathing Walk For 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…
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Firefly Conservation in the National Park Service
OnlineJoin NPS and the Xerces Society for a webinar all about fireflies and how parks can get involved in conservation efforts for these amazing insects! We're delighted to share a short introduction to fireflies and their conservation status before diving…
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Berkshire Green Drinks: “From Pretzel Slime to Carnival Candy: An Introduction to Slime Molds” with Shelby Perry
OnlineJoin BEAT for our February 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event featuring Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust, who will discuss the fascinating life cycle of slime molds! Animal, vegetable, mineral...or none of the above? Learn about the unexpected lives of…
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Starlight Owl and Wildlife Prowl at The Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesEnjoy a starlit evening listening for owls and other nocturnal wildlife. Explore fields, forests, and wetlands, learning about the adaptations of animals that are active at night. Dress for the weather and enjoy a winter evening outside. This program covers…
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WaterWatch Lecture Series: Taking Environmental Action
OnlineJoin the NSRWA and Mass Audubon for this winter's eight-part educational WaterWatch Lecture Series 2025. Lucy Gertz, Mass Audubon's Director of Adult Education and Accessible Programs, will introduce ways to understand people's pathways to environmentalism, how to build people’s competence…
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Rescue Raptors from Rodenticides
OnlineRaptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon's Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 2/14: Porcupines; 2/21: Winter Birds; 2/28: Beavers, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends…
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Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
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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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Winter Snowshoe at Arrowhead
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesEnjoy a hike around the grounds of Arrowhead, with an introduction to the site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides, and see how Mt. Greylock looks in the winter—does it really look like a white…