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Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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Where Have All The Wildflowers Gone? Restoring Healthy Woodlands
Online +1 moreJoin the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Services for a talk by Bernd Blossey, Director of the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program at Cornell University. He will explore the complex relationships between native and non-native species and how we…
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Tree Giveaway – Earth Day Celebration
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MABerkshire Botanical Garden is celebrating Earth Day! Join BBG's Horticulture Team on Sunday, May 4 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. for Spring Fest, as well as Ron Kujawski on Friday, May 9 from noon to 6 p.m. for Plant Sale and receive a…
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Ripples: PFAS and Plastics in Our Lives and Waterways
First Congregational Church - Williamstown 906 Main St., Williamstown, MARipples: PFAS and Plastics in Our Lives and Waterways PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic toxic “forever” chemicals found in a variety of household and industry products and they are in the environment and in our lives. In this…
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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: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration Massachusetts is a leader in wetlands restoration, including dam removals. The regulatory permitting system for working in rivers and wetlands is complex and was designed to limit development impacts. Efforts are…
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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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Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup
Pittsfield, MADowntown Pittsfield, Inc. will host the Annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup on Friday, May 9, 12 to 4 pm. Early check-in/pick-up of trash bags will be available starting at 10 am. Individuals, small groups, and corporate teams are welcomed. The…
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Tree Giveaway – Earth Day Celebration
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MABerkshire Botanical Garden is celebrating Earth Day! Join BBG's Horticulture Team on Sunday, May 4 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. for Spring Fest, as well as Ron Kujawski on Friday, May 9 from noon to 6 p.m. for Plant Sale and receive a…
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Volunteer: Help Restore Habitat for Rare Berkshire Butterflies
Pittsfield, MAHelp remove an invasive plant that threatens the small native plants found in our forests' understory and contribute to an ongoing study of rare Berkshire butterflies! Join us for a meaningful volunteer event focused on removing invasive garlic mustard and…
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Free Tree Identification Walk at Pelham Lake Park
Pelham Lake Park Town Park Rd, Rowe, MA, United StatesJoin BEAT for this free tree identification walk at Rowe's Pelham Lake Park on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately an hour and a half and involve slow-paced stops. Participants will be…
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Volunteer Opportunity: Rain Garden Work Parties
Pittsfield MA, United StatesVolunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned…
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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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The Wondrous World of Fireflies
OnlineGrow Native Massachusetts: Evenings with Experts Fireflies are surely among our greatest ambassadors for Earth’s natural magic. For centuries their ethereal beauty has sparked wonder and inspired poets, artists, and children of all ages. Yet they hold so many mysteries!…
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Hoffmann Bird Club at Steepletop, New Marlborough
Steepletop Reserve 648 New Marlborough-Monterey Rd., New Marlborough, MAJoin Hoffmann Bird Club for a morning of birding at Steepletop, a Berkshire Natural Resource Council (BNRC) property in New Marlborough, MA. The property consists of wood roads and trails through deciduous and mixed conifer forests. The terrain has easy,…
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Lake Mansfield Volunteer Day: Forest and Lakeside Trail
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonBring along your work gloves and shovels and join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for an ambitious work party at Lake Mansfield. Volunteers are needed to collect litter, remove invasive species, and help with the planting of trees, shrubs and perennials.…
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Lazy Composting: 6 Ways to Keep Kitchen and Yard Waste Out of Landfills (Free Workshop)
Lee Dontown Community Garden 42 Academy St, Lee, MA, United StatesWhether you live in an apartment, a home with a backyard, or somewhere in between, this free, hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and those who are compost-curious! During this workshop, participants will: See real-life composting strategies in action. Learn…
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River Cleanup and Native Tree Planting
Housatonic Flats Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in stewarding a local waterway! In partnership with the Center for Peace Through Culture and local public schools, BNRC is hosting a workday to help restore the banks of the Housatonic River. Thanks to the…
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Hoffmann Bird Club at Springside Park (Spring Walk)
Springside Park Pittsfield, MAJoin Hoffmann Bird Club for a morning of birding at Springside Park, the largest municipal park in Pittsfield, to look for migrating songbirds and sparrows, or walk some of the many woodland trails on the 237 acres. DATE: Sunday, May 18…