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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Guided Hike: Bee Hill and Flora’s Glen via the Fitch Trail
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4-mile, moderately strenuous climb through the meadow at Sheep Hill to the woods of Bee Hill, viewing some spectacular groves of sugar maples and hemlock along the way. Visit this link for more information…
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Tree Identification Walk at The Clark, Williamstown
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MABEAT's Programs Director, Chelsey Simmons, will lead a free tree identification walk at The Clark Art Institute's grounds and walking trails in Williamstown on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 AM. This informative and engaging walk will last approximately two hours…
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LGBTQ+ Pride Hike
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesMass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to offer a guided hike at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families, this hike will…
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Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
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Family Friendly Bike Ride on the Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Routes 7/8 Connector, LanesboroughExplore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a State Park Interpreter (or two) from Mount Greylock State Reservation and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of wildlife and railroad…
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Firefly Night at Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAEnjoy the magic of the fireflies at Sheep Hill on a Saturday night! This annual favorite, open to all, is a good excuse for kids to stay up late, just this once. And for adults to enjoy some fun. Flying…
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Firefly Night
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for an evening hike at Sheep Hill for stories, crafts and observations on the magic of fireflies and summer nights. Visit this link for more information. DATE: Saturday, June 28 TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM…
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Lightning Bug Light Show at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, 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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Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
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Springfield Community Clean Energy Meeting
UMass Amherst Amherst, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Springfield-Community-Meeting-Flyer.pdf Springfield Community Meeting on the Clean Energy Transformation hosted by Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation Come learn about Massachusetts’s clean energy plan from Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation and provide your input! Presentation: 20…
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Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
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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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Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
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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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Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River
Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEvening Paddle on the Housatonic River The evening is a great time to look for wildlife. Explore the rich wetlands of the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area at a leisurely pace in the hours before dusk. After paddling a short…
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesNature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
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Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also…
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Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesExperience the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Greylock Glen. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. Take a short walk on the gentle…
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Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Great BarringtonJoin Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…