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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Birding by Canoe for Beginners
Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesCanoeing can offer unique views of the natural world, allowing you to join wetland birds in their natural habitat as they look for food, raise their young, and engage in other fascinating midsummer behaviors. Paddle at a leisurely pace, stopping…
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Dark Skies: Astronomy and the Environment
Charlemont Federated Church 175 Main Street, Charlemont, MA +1 morehttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Charlemont-Forum-2025-Posters-DArion.pdf On July 17, at 7pm, The Charlemont Forum is pleased to welcome Douglas Arion who will give a talk on light pollution, its harmful effects on nature and humanity, and ways in which we can try to reduce them.…
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Bobolinks and Other Breeding Birds
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MAExplore open fields at the height of breeding season for birds. We'll take a leisurely walk through the meadows and along the lake shore environment in search of singing and nesting birds including Bobolinks: a unique species of blackbird that…
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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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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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Summer Tracking Day with Trotting Fox Programs
Greenfield 569 Country Club Rd, Greenfield, MASummer Tracking Day with Trotting Fox Programs The summer season for wildlife tracking can take us to many different types of habitats, including along river banks, across sand plains and even along silt-covered roads of agricultural fields or puddle-laden dirt…
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Guided Wildlife Walk With Brad Timm
Parsons Marsh Lenox, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a leisurely, family-friendly wildlife walk at Parsons Marsh Reserve led by Brad Timm, wildlife ecologist and founder of the Northeast Wildlife Team. This walk is inspired by Brad’s book Wildlife Out Your Window: Fascinating…
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Glen Meadow Wildlife Exploration
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesLocated at the foot of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts' highest peak, the Glen Meadow Loop Trail winds through scenic meadows, forests and ponds. At this nature walk, look for clues that resident wildlife have left behind and discover where wild animals…
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Green River Clean Up
Williamstown, MAJoin the Hoosic River Watershed Association and the South Williamstown Community Association for the annual Green River Clean Up on Saturday July 19th from 1-3pm. The Town of Williamstown has for the last few years been addressing the debris washing…
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Springfield Learn to Kayak
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club 121 West Street, Springfield, MAJoin your Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) at the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club (PVRC) for a free learn to kayak lesson on the Connecticut River in Springfield, MA. CRC will provide participants with a brief kayak skills and water safety lesson.…
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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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Lower Bills, Cleaner Heat
OnlineLower Bills, Cleaner Heat: How proposed heat pump rates can save Massachusetts residents hundreds of dollars on their heating bills Heat pumps are already the most efficient way to heat and cool a home, but outdated electric rates mean many…
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Beaver Lodge Loop Hike
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe evening is a great time to search for wildlife at Pleasant Valley. In this naturalist-guided hike, learn about the sanctuary's resident beavers and how other animals benefit from the ponds that they create. Our route will take us into…
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Birding by Canoe for Beginners
Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesCanoeing can offer unique views of the natural world, allowing you to join wetland birds in their natural habitat as they look for food, raise their young, and engage in other fascinating midsummer behaviors. Paddle at a leisurely pace, stopping…
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Family Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEnjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…
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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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Meet Tom Tyning’s Scaled, Tailed and Bulging Eye Friends!
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonHave you ever held a tiny turtle or gazed into the eyes of a charming milk snake? No? Fear not! Tom Tyning is heading back to Lake Mansfield on Thursday, July 24th at 10am so that families can get up close and…