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  • Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding the Roles of Native and Managed Bees in Pollination

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    Join Wild Ones for a free Webinar, “Bees Beyond Honey: Understanding the Roles of Native and Managed Bees in Pollination,” featuring Sam Droege, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Dave Hunter, Founder & Owner, Crown Bees; and Lora Morandin, Associate Director, Pollinator Partnership.…

  • CANCELED – 10 x 10 Festival: Cut & Pull Invasive Hardy Kiwi Vines

    Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Due to the predicted frigid temperatures and wind advisory tomorrow, there will not be an opportunity to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines on Friday, February 21. We look forward to resuming our usual weekly removal sessions once spring…

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center

    Kidleidoscope Story Hour
    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Kidleidoscope 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…

  • February Family Friday: The Superpowers of Winter Birds

    Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MA

    Come to Berkshire Botanical Garden for a Winter Family Friday where you will enjoy MASS Audubon's The Superpowers of Winter Birds on Friday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to noon. Have you seen any birds around you that never flew south for…

  • Discover Greylock Hike

    Discover Greylock Hike
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    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. DATE: Fridays…

  • Gigante: Tracking the Fate of the World’s Big Trees

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    Take a trip to the tropics with Cary Institute scientist Dr. Evan Gora, a forest ecologist exploring the fate of some of the world’s largest trees. Gora is also a Fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Tropical forests like the…

  • Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley

    Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
    Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MA

    Ben 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…

  • Tracking Workshop: Predator and Prey at Greylock Glen

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    Join a Mass Audubon naturalist for an introduction to the world of wildlife tracking. Walk through fields and forests searching for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we…

  • En-Roads Climate Solutions Simulator Workshop

    Lee Library 100 Main St, Lee, MA, United States

    https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/En-Roads-Climate-Simulator-Learning-Event-Lee-Library-February-2025.pdf Which actions actually work best to address climate change? Which solutions can significantly limit global warming? Join Lee Greener Gateway Committee for a learning event at the Lee public library where Bob Voss, a member of the Berkshires Chapter…

  • Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures

    Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    For all ages. Free. Come outside and join for an afternoon of winter fun! Activities may include snow tubing for the little ones (weather permitting, bring a soft-sided sled if you have one), winter wildlife tracking (pre-registration required), and a…

  • Mindfulness Forest Walk

    Mindfulness Forest Walk
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Mindfulness Forest Walk Free for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guest guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately…

  • Starlight Owl and Wildlife Prowl at Greylock Glen

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    Enjoy 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…

  • Nature Scavenger Hunt

    Nature Scavenger Hunt
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    For 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…

  • Family Self-Guided Storywalk/Cuentacuentos familiar autoguiado

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Animals are all around us. While we may not often see them, we can see signs that they have been there. Some signs might be simple footprints in snow or mud (tracks) and other signs include chewed or scratched bark,…

  • Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

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

    It'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…

  • DCR Pittsfield Complex Resource Management Plans Public Meeting

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    https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DCR-Pittsfield-Complex-RMP-Public-Meeting-Invitation.pdf The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is holding an informational meeting and public listening session on the preparation of Resource Management Plans (RMPs) for the following locations in DCR’s Pittsfield Complex: Ashmere Lake State Park; Balance Rock State…

  • The Fascinating Cape Cod Whimbrel Hosted by Liana DiNunzio

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    Join The Small Sit, Manomet’s bite-sized virtual science series, each month to learn about the wonders of why birds migrate, the importance of river herring in coastal food webs, and so much more! Learn the fascinating details of a Cape Cod…