Events
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Self-Guided StoryWalk
The Boulders Dalton, MAEnjoy a short walk through the woods while reading The Hike by Alison Farrell. The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers who set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. The Hike celebrates how…
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Summer Bird Walks at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAThere is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and…
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Discover Greylock Pollinator Program
Mount Greylock State ReservationDiscover Greylock Pollinator Programs, Wednesday, June 11th, 18th and 25th, 10:00am - 11:30pm. Guided pollinator walks with a Park Interpreter that will share insights into a wide range of pollinator species and habitat. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy…
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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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Lightning Bug Light Show
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MAThe evening is aglow at Hancock Shaker Village! Join Mass Audubon naturalist Nicaela Haig along the Farm and Forest Trail to look for fireflies—the poster child of summer insects. You’ll learn about their fascinating life cycle and what makes them…
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Summer Bird Walks at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAThere is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and…
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Solstice Evening Hike Down the Shepherd’s Well Trail
Petersburg Pass Route 2, Petersburg, NYJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a guided solstice evening hike down the Shepherd's Well Trail. This hike is the leader’s favorite after-dinner ramble. On this summer solstice evening the sun will set at 8:36 pm. In the hour before sunset…
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Inaugural Hoosic River Run: 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Fundraiser
MASS MoCA 1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams, MAINAUGURAL HOOSIC RIVER RUN: 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk Fundraiser Morning Events: 1) 8AM: Hoosic River Run: 5k Race & 1-Mile Walk. This event is hosted by Hoosic River Revival in partnership with the City of North Adams and timed…
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Volunteer: West Branch Housatonic River Cleanup
Wahconah ParkCleanups make a considerable difference in the health of the Housatonic River. Each summer, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) work together to remove trash from the West Branch of the Housatonic River. The West Branch is a beautiful…
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LGBTQ+ Pride Paddle on the Housatonic River
Woods Pond Lenox, MAMass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to lead a guided canoe trip on the Housatonic River near Wood's Pond. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families,…
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Discover Greylock Pollinator Program
Mount Greylock State ReservationDiscover Greylock Pollinator Programs, Wednesday, June 11th, 18th and 25th, 10:00am - 11:30pm. Guided pollinator walks with a Park Interpreter that will share insights into a wide range of pollinator species and habitat. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy…
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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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EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting
OnlineEPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting The public are invited to the next Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council meeting about the remediation of the Housatonic River that will be virtual on June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00…
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Lightning Bug Light Show at The Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExperience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes…
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Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesBird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods, fields, and…
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Birds & Activities at Arrowhead
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, and The Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead for some avian-themed fun! The Berkshire Museum will be providing hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy while BBO conducts bird banding…
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Mountain Mindfulness: Qigong with Jala
Mount Greylock 30 Rockwell Rd., Lanesborough, MA, United StatesFREE and open to all ages. Come Discover Inner Peace and Vitality! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Mount Greylock, while rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit. Most Qi Gong movement can be done from a chair so please, don’t…
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Accelerating the Pace of Wetlands Restoration
OnlineAlthough coastal and inland wetlands are now protected from most forms of development, historic impacts continue to degrade these systems, affecting water quality, flood resilience, fish passage, and ecosystem health. The scope of need is large – in Massachusetts alone…
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Evening Firefly Watch at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesLearn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. After a presentation about the unique lives of these diverse insects, take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing…
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Evening Firefly Watch
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAExperience a magical summer firefly light show with Nicaela Haig of Mass Audubon as you learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies and view their ephemeral glowing light on Friday, June 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. After a…