• Self-Guided Storywalk “Night owl Night” by Susan Edwards

    Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MA

    The StoryWalk® book Night Owl Night by Susan Edwards Richmond will be on display at Old Mill Trail in Hinsdale. Join this self-guided adventure! Learn about capture-and-release research through this mother-daughter story about owl conservation. While the audience of the…

  • LOG LUNCH: WCMA: The Sustainable Teaching Museum with Pam Franks & Devon Nowlin

    The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United States

    LOG LUNCH: WCMA: The Sustainable Teaching Museum, Pam Franks & Devon Nowlin. Learn about the new WCMA that’s under construction at the roundabout. Pam Franks is the Director of the Williams College Museum of Art and Devon Nowlin is the Project…

  • Annual Family Gratitude Hike

    Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MA

    Join Taylor of BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for a morning of exploration and tradition of gratitude along the Meadow Trail at Thomas & Palmer Brook. This event will include an interactive gratitude walk as we share our thankfulness for these…

  • Beavers in the Berkshires

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Experience the unique history of Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary with a combined indoor presentation and short outdoor walk to the historic Pike's Pond. Learn about the sanctuary's role in the reintroduction of beavers to Massachusetts in the 1930's. Outside, look…

  • Flock Exhibition Tour and Artist Talk

    Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MA

    Join Berkshire Botanical Garden for a special exhibition tour and artist talk with Robin Crofut-Brittingham on the final weekend of her exhibition, "Flock," on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Loenhardt Gallery. Robin Crofut-Brittingham is a visual artist and…

  • Beavers in the Berkshires

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Experience the unique history of Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary with a combined indoor presentation and short outdoor walk to the historic Pike's Pond. Learn about the sanctuary's role in the reintroduction of beavers to Massachusetts in the 1930's. Outside, look…

  • Supporting Wildfire Resilience in Local Communities

    Online

    Join us for a dynamic virtual networking event focused on understanding wildfire risk across the state, the ecological role of fire on the landscape, and how municipalities can reduce risk to their communities and increase their local resilience! Now, more…

  • Mass Pollinator Network Habitat Chat

    Online

    The Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts monthly drop-in, informal meetings for participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work, share projects, ask questions, and exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates. Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a…

  • Formidable Females: The Science of Female Birds & the Art They Inspire

    Online

    Conservation, scientific research, and visual art come together in this talk that celebrates the pivotal role of the female bird in species survival and resilience. Conservation biologists Natasza Fontaine and Hyla Howe will discuss their field work with shorebirds and…

  • Workshop: Ending Gas Pipeline Expansion In Connecticut & The Northeast

    Wesleyan University - Exley Science Center 265 Church St, Middletown, CT

    Workshop on Gas Pipeline Issue in the Northeast Join the No Pipeline Expansion (NOPE) Northeast Coalition for an in-person workshop to learn about current gas pipeline expansions in Connecticut and across the Northeast, build power, and strategize next steps. Whether…

  • Jane Winn’s Retirement Celebration and Fundraiser

    Zion Lutheran Church 74 First St., Pittsfield, MA

    Please join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) in celebrating founding Executive Director Jane Winn’s retirement following 22 years of tireless advocacy for wildlife and the environment. The event will celebrate Jane’s legacy and fundraise to support BEAT in its next…

  • Balancing Building Reuse Vs. New Housing Development

    Online

    Tear-down or reuse: what are the climate tradeoffs? Can we replace older housing with denser, transit oriented, and all-electric housing development? Can we limit embodied carbon impacts of new construction by building less and reusing more? How long is a…

  • We Need to Talk: What if Staying is No Longer an Option?

    Online

    As climate resilience practitioners, we are focused on preventing harm to vulnerable people and places. But we know that, for many communities, the decision may one day arrive at having to move out of harm’s way. What then? What needs…

  • Carbon Countdown 2025: State Support for Local Climate Initiatives

    Online

    Join Sustainable Middlesex for Carbon Countdown 2025 to hear from Senator Mike Barrett and learn how State programs are backing local climate projects! Senator Mike Barrett will give an update on the State Legislature's efforts regarding Climate Change Carbon Countdown…

  • Whose Tracks Are These?

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Even if we can't spot them directly, wild animals are active year-round at Pleasant Valley. Play fun tracking games while looking for animal tracks, homes, and other signs of activity at the sanctuary. Learn how to piece together the clues…

  • Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we will find signs…