Events
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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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The Armadillos are Moving, but the Karner Blues are Trapped: Neonatives, Managed Relocation, and What to Do About Wildlife Climate Refugees
OnlineFor decades ecologists have used native and local seeds or organisms from specific regions, following the best ecological practices. This approach makes sense because plants and animals from local counties and states are more likely to thrive since they have…
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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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Berkshire Green Drinks: “How to Protect Your Farms, Gardens, and Food from Forever Chemicals (PFAS)” with Laura Orlando
Big Elm Brewery - Sheffield Taproom 65 Silver St, Sheffield, MA, United StatesCome hear from Laura Orlando, a Senior Scientist at Just Zero and an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health, at the July Berkshire Green Drinks event where you'll learn about PFAS and how…
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Moonlight Canoe Trip
Buckley Dunton Lake Becket, MATwilight is an amazing time to listen and look for wildlife. Beavers, owls, loons, and other wildlife are all possible to spot at Buckley Dunton Lake in October Mountain State Forest. We'll quietly explore the coves and inlets of this…
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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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Wilderness Works Too: The Promise of Passive Rewilding with Shelby Perry
OnlinePlease join the Sierra Club, MA Forest Protection Team for a fun and informative presentation on July 10, 2025, from 7 - 8:15 p.m. Guest Speaker: Shelby Perry, Director of the Wildlands Ecology Program at Northeast Wilderness Trust, an initiative…
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Swallows and Other Breeding Birds
Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Mass Audubon’s Nicaela Haig at Hancock Shaker Village to watch the barn swallows and learn more about their fascinating colony-nesting lifestyle as they search for food for their young. A Hancock Shaker Village interpreter will provide a short history…
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Family Fridays: Animal Menagerie
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAJoin us for Animal Menagerie with Sharon Audubon on Friday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to noon. Animal life and its diversity are astounding! Join Sharon Audubon to learn about live birds, reptiles and insects. Learn about each group of animals as…
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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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Mindful Birding
Parsons Marsh Lenox, MAJoin Dave Edson, educator and naturalist, for this Mindful Birding experience at the accessible Parson’s Marsh trail. Birding mindfully gives us the opportunity to slow down, get super curious, and improve our overall wellbeing. Science shows that paying close attention…
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Hike to Examine Local Effects of Climate Change
Petersburg Pass Route 2, Petersburg, NYJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a 3-mile, moderate hike along the Taconic Range and Shepherd’s Well. Along the way, view evidence of wildly different past climates and see how we monitor climate change today.. Visit this link for more information…
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Guided Hike: Examine the Local Effects of Climate Change
Petersburg Pass Route 2, Petersburg, NYExamine Local Effects of Climate Change via Shepherd’s Well Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Moderate Hike Leader: Allen Pope Climate change is a global challenge with impacts right here in Williamstown. Come for a three-mile hike along the Taconic Crest & Shepherd’s Well Trails…
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HooRWA at the Farmer’s Market
North Adams, MAWhile shopping at the North Adams Farmers Market on Saturday, July 12, stop by the Hoosic River Watershed Association booth and meet summer intern Olivia from MCLA who can answer questions on HooRWA's water quality monitoring activities. DATE: Saturday, July…
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Hoosic River Float
4 Green Road 4 Green Road, Petersburg, NYHOOSIC RIVER REVIVAL MEDIA ALERT: HOOSIC RIVER FLOAT WHO: The Hoosic River Revival which is dedicated to the modernization of the North Adams flood control system and the development of the Hoosic River as one of its community assets. WHAT:…
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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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Massachusetts Heat Pump Incentives
OnlineConsidering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumers Alliance is here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. They'll share what has been learned so far about heat pump rebates &…
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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…