Events
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Women Championing Zero Waste
OnlineWomen have long been catalysts for environmental change. This is especially true in the Zero Waste movement – the principles of which are deeply rooted in ancient cultures and indigenous traditions. But in today’s modern world, championing Zero Waste comes…
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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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The Small Sit: Weird and Wonderful Shorebirds Hosted by Rob Clay
OnlineJoin The Small Sit, Manomet Conservation Science’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! Shorebirds are often admired for their…
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Walk and Talk: Monitoring Water Courses and Wetlands
Litchfield, CTJoin HVA Watershed Conservation Director, Mike Jastremski, along with Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust and Litchfield Land Trust, for a walk and talk about monitoring wetland areas, especially areas that may have erosion control issues. The discussion will focus…
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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, 3/14: Spring; 3/21: Salamanders; 3/28: Frogs, 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 welcome.…
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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 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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Wildlife Connections: Using Trail Cameras to Learn About Our Wildlife Neighbors
Dover Plains Library 1797 Route 22, Wingdale, NYJoin the Housatonic Valley Association and partners for “Wildlife Connections: Using Trail Cameras to Learn About our Wildlife Neighbors.” Led by Sally Naser of CR Wildlife Cams and supported by Oblong Land Conservancy and the Dover Plains Library, this event…
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Nest Box Building Workshop
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesGet crafty with your family and help improve wildlife habitat in your neighborhood. This hands-on workshop will teach you where and how to place nest boxes in ideal habitats to attract nesting birds during the breeding season. As a family,…
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Owl Pellet Dissection
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYOwl Pellet Dissection Learn about these fascinating night hunters and dissect a real owl pellet to discover what they eat. $5 per pellet. Preregistration is required for all programs at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com. DATE: Saturday, March 29 TIME: 1:00 PM…
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Fly Tying and Aquatic Health
J H Ketcham Memorial Park 46 Ketcham Pk, Dover Plains, NYJoin Dutchess Land Conservancy, Housatonic Valley Association, Mid-Hudson Trout Unlimited, and the Town of Dover CAC for a community event to learn how to tie flies for fly fishing, understand the importance of the aquatic health of our rivers, and…
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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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Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineThese are monthly drop-in, informal meetings for participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work, share projects, ask questions, and exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates. Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a home gardener, work…
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Dam Busters 201: Fundraising/Financing 201
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Fundraising/Financing 201 This session will cover various funding sources and offer insights on how to build a successful funding strategy. Speakers will provide an overview of their funding programs, followed by a 40-minute Q&A to…
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Spring Bird Walks With Berkshire Bird Observatory
Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MALearn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our migratory and resident birds on these community bird walks. Meet other wonderful people while exploring outside together! Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Everyone is welcome! Beginners…
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Indoor Storywalk: One Earth by Eileen Spinelli
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAINDOOR STORYWALK® — ONE EARTH Enjoy the indoor StoryWalk, One Earth by Eileen Spinelli, which is an open invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. Count the reasons to love the planet and ways to protect…
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Sunset Beaver Watch
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesSunset Beaver Watch @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox The beavers of Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary are hard at work harvesting trees, expanding their dams and lodges, and raising their young. Join Mass Audubon on an evening hike to the…
