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Clean Air in Action: Overview of air quality monitoring in the Berkshires with BEAT and BRPC
Hot Plate Brewing Co. 1 School St., Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin Berkshire Environmental Action Team and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission for an evening of air quality. BEAT staff will share results from over two years of ambient air quality monitoring in Pittsfield. BRPC will discuss their countywide air quality monitoring…
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Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
OnlineJoin members of 350Mass, the local climate group, at their monthly zoom meetings (and sometimes in-person) for good conversation and effective action. Learn about their efforts to promote affordable renewable energy and sustainable building practices in our schools, homes, and…
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Skydance of the American Woodcock at Canoe Meadows
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MAJoin Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley for an evening of birding! When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Listen and…
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Timberdoodles: Sky-Dancing Birds
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesJoin Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley for an evening of birding! Every spring, American Woodcocks or "timberdoodles" turn the meadows of the Berkshires into a runway for their magnificent aerial dance. Learn about the lives of woodcocks with a short, family-friendly…
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Habitat Chat
OnlineThe 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…
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Night Bites & Insights
Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire 1089 Main Street, Housatonic, MAJoin the Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire for an evening of delicious food and eye-popping conversation! ‘Climate change’ and ‘global warming’ are misleading phrases. We’re not advocating conspiracy theories here but recognizing that these phrases lull us into thinking…
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Bringing Climate Action Home: Practical Cost Effective Measures to Save Energy and Save Money
Wander Berkshires 34 Depot St Suite 101, Pittsfield, United States350Mass Berkshire Climate Action, is presenting Bringing Climate Action Home, on April 7, 2026, at Wander, 34 Depot St. Suite 101, Pittsfield, MA. Doors open at 5:30 to provide time for attendees to meet with and learn more about participating…
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Joint Hike: Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin the BNRC and OLLI at BCC for this spring loop hike at Tom Ball Mountain. This outing is rated moderate with both up and downhill stretches. The hike will be around 3 miles. Registration opens March 23 at 9am…
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Sheep Hill Spring Site Spruce-Up
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands staff and board for our Spring Site Spruce-up. We'll be snipping, raking, and fixing our way through the punch list to get Sheep Hill looking sharp for the public. Avery Gura's famous apple cake will be…
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Second Saturday Volunteer Day at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin Mass Audubon at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to help get the campus ready for spring! Volunteers will assist with projects such as sprucing up the nature play area, weeding, mulching, and other seasonal outdoor tasks. It’s a great way…
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Gardening for Today & Tomorrow
Lenox Memorial Middle & High School 197 East St., Lenox, MAJoin the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners' Association for a symposium on sustainable landscaping. The event includes two keynote sessions at 9 am and 11 am. Whether you own many acres of land or a few planters on a balcony, learn…
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Making Way for Wildlife: Reconnecting Nature Across Our Landscapes
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MALa traducción simultánea estará disponible en el evento. Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. From frogs and turtles to bears and bobcats, more than a…
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WRL: Repair Cafe
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MASponsored by Williamstown Rural Lands and the South Williamstown Community Association, volunteer fixers can address your problems with that squeaky bike, small electrical things, wooden furniture, dull blades, costume jewelry repairs, and hole-ly clothing. Computer troubles? Bring it in. The…
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Spring Fix-It Fair
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MAGot something that needs repair? Bring 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, April 11 at the Lenox Community Center (65 Walker…
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Rooting out Barberry in Worthington, MA
Join the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Committee for an afternoon of invasive plant removal! Reduce ticks the wild and scenic way — come for as long as you can and learn how to remove the Barberry Beast! Email westfieldriver@gmail.com…
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Environmental Film Focus Series: BAD RIVER
The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MAAttend a screening of BAD RIVER, hosted by The Berkshire International Film Festival. BAD RIVER, narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse and Academy-Award nominee, Edward Norton; written and directed by award-winning filmmaker, Mary Mazzio; and produced by Grant Hill (Owner of the…
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Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
OnlineJoin members of 350Mass, the local climate group, at their monthly zoom meetings (and sometimes in-person) for good conversation and effective action. Learn about their efforts to promote affordable renewable energy and sustainable building practices in our schools, homes, and…
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How to Grow a Better Bird Feeder
OnlineBird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Fortunately, there are simple actions you can take to restore critical bird habitat in your yards and gardens. In this talk, Desirée will share…
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Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive
Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner, MAJoin the Northeast Organic Farming Situation, Massachusetts Chapter, for a 3 part series exploring the living world beneath our feet! Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farms and gardens. In this three-part Soil Health Intensive, participants will explore the…
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Williamstown Spring Litter Cleanup Day 2026
Field Park Williamstown +1 morePlease join for a Spring Litter Cleanup Action Day sponsored by the Williamstown Select Board! Volunteers are needed to pick up trash along roadways, parks, and riverbanks all across town. Check-in at Field Park or at Bloedel Park anytime between 9 am…