Events
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Self-Guided Walk: Eerie Ecology
The Boulders Dalton, MAExplore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop. Panels along the trail will highlight the fascinating—and eerie!—plants and wildlife found…
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OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike
Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MAJoin BNRC and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC for this loop hike on the Burbank Trail going north from Olivia’s Overlook. We will descend the trail to Monk’s Pond, join a short section of the High Road Trail, and…
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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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Protect Nature and Water Ballot Initiative Webinar
OnlineMassachusetts has a historic opportunity to invest in clean water, forests, farms, and outdoor spaces across the state—without raising taxes. Join this webinar to learn about the Nature for Massachusetts campaign—a statewide effort to protect water and nature, expand access to…
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Autumn Colors at Pike’s Pond
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesExperience the fall foliage of the Berkshires from Pleasant Valley's scenic All Person's Trail. This accessible trail leads down to Pike's Pond to provide spectacular views of the hillsides in their dazzling fall colors. Look and listen for birds and…
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MCLA Vadnais Environmental Lecture 2025: Celebrating the Center for Resourceful Living
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street, North Adams, MAMCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais started The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL) 50 years ago. Please join us to celebrate its legacy with a debut screening of filmmaker Sharon Wyrrick's documentary, "Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?: A Tribute…
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Understanding PFAS Together: Tribal Voices and Risk Communication
OnlineJoin Sources, Transport, Exposure & Effects of PFAS (STEEP) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as they discuss the unique challenges PFAS poses for Tribal communities and culturally informed risk communication strategies. Learn from featured speakers Jason Steiding (Natural Resources Director,…
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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 – “Grassroots Data Collection for Advocacy” with Arianna Collins, Nick Russo, and Brittany Ebeling
BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesYou may be familiar with the terms citizen or community science, but what does that look like in practice? How does this data collection lead to better environmental advocacy? Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Hoosic River Watershed Association, and Berkshire…
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Beneficial Bats at The Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesBats are among the most misunderstood animals, but they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and human health. Look and listen for bats - the only flying mammals - and other nocturnal wildlife as you explore the forests,…
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All Persons Trail Opening Celebration at Pleasant Valley
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesBe part of a milestone moment at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Join the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Pike’s Pond All Persons Trail—a welcoming space designed so everyone, of every age and ability, can experience the beauty of nature in…
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Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue
Old Town Hall 9 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA, United StatesThe West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue Professor Brian Donahue presents a radical approach to healing the relationship between humans and forests through responsible, sustainable use of our local Berkshire…
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Pittsfield State Forest Volunteer Day
Pittsfield State Forest 1041 Cascade St, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for painting and light trail work at Pittsfield State Forest. Tools will be provided! Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves if they have them. A limited supply will be available to those who don't. Please also…
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Notchview Tree Planting
Notchview Reservation 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MANotchview needs planting hands! Come plant Oak seedlings to restore and preserve the Westfield Watershed. For more information and to RSVP, email kconlin@thetrustees.org DATES: Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM LOCATION: Notchview, 83 Old…
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Seed Saving Workshop
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MALearn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. This workshop will cover how to identify mature seeds, how to prepare them for saving, and how to store them…
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Lenox Fix-It Fair
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MABring any household items, including clothing to be sewn or mended, small appliances, or other stuff needing to be fixed to the Fix-It Fair on Saturday at the Lenox Community Center (65 Walker St.). From 1 to 4pm community Volunteers will lend a…
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OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike
Bob's Way Rt. 23, Otis, MAJoin BNRC and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC for this hike at Bob’s Way in Monterey. Rated moderate, the hike is a loop with a wonderful beaver pond, the most unusual dedicated bench on the BNRC properties, and magnificent views…
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Climate, Democracy and our Future: Ecology, Economy and Energy, in Franklin County and Beyond
Greenfield Community College 1 College Dr, Greenfield, MAA Student-Community Forum at Greenfield Community College How are key areas of our community -- local agriculture, forestry, water issues, economy and energy -- related to the twin crises of climate change and attacks on democracy? How can we work…
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RiverWalk
North Adams, MAThe days are getting shorter! Join us at 2pm for Part 4 of the RiverWalk hosted by Hoosic River Revival in North Adams. Meet behind the Big Y (in Holden Street parking lot) for a free sketchbook and join the…
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Eerie Ecology: A Spooky Nature Hike
The Boulders Dalton, MAExplore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this family-friendly guided walk and learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop.…
