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: Predator and Prey at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
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En-Roads Climate Solutions Simulator Workshop
Lee Library 100 Main St, Lee, MA, United Stateshttps://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…
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Family Friendly Outdoor Adventures
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor 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…
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Mindfulness Forest Walk
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain 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…
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Starlight Owl and Wildlife Prowl at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, 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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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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Family Self-Guided Storywalk/Cuentacuentos familiar autoguiado
The Boulders Dalton, MAAnimals 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,…
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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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DCR Pittsfield Complex Resource Management Plans Public Meeting
Onlinehttps://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…
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Deciding Your Land’s Future – Landowner Webinar Series: Protecting Your Legacy Through Conservation-based Estate Planning
OnlineLandowner Webinar Series: Protecting Your Legacy Through Conservation-based Estate Planning Your land provides tremendous benefit to you and the public. This free webinar series will help you decide the future of your land and take steps to formalize a conservation-based estate plan…
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Massachusetts Pollinator Network: Municipal Reforestation Bill: What It Is & How You Can Help
OnlineMAPN PRESENTATION: Municipal Reforestation Bill: What It Is & How You Can Help Marilyn Ray Smith, Steven Nutter, David Meshoulam, and Renée Scott, Massachusetts Community Tree Coalition The Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts free monthly presentations by experts in a wide…
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The Fascinating Cape Cod Whimbrel Hosted by Liana DiNunzio
OnlineJoin 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…
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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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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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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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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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Gardening on the Wild Side: 2025 Mad Gardeners Symposium
Housatonic Valley Regional High School 246 Warren Turnpike Rd, Falls Village, CTFeaturing talks by: Nancy Lawson—How to (Gently) Fight Plants with Plants: Enlisting Native Plants to Crowd Out Introduced Species The author, naturalist, and founder of Humane Gardener Nancy Lawson will show us how to enlist native plants to help reclaim…
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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…