Events
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LGBTQ+ Pride Hike
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesMass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to offer a guided hike at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families, this hike will…
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Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
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Family Friendly Bike Ride on the Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Routes 7/8 Connector, LanesboroughExplore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a State Park Interpreter (or two) from Mount Greylock State Reservation and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of wildlife and railroad…
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Firefly Night at Sheep Hill
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAEnjoy the magic of the fireflies at Sheep Hill on a Saturday night! This annual favorite, open to all, is a good excuse for kids to stay up late, just this once. And for adults to enjoy some fun. Flying…
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Firefly Night
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for an evening hike at Sheep Hill for stories, crafts and observations on the magic of fireflies and summer nights. Visit this link for more information. DATE: Saturday, June 28 TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM…
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Lightning Bug Light Show at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesExperience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes…
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Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain 152 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
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Springfield Community Clean Energy Meeting
UMass Amherst Amherst, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Springfield-Community-Meeting-Flyer.pdf Springfield Community Meeting on the Clean Energy Transformation hosted by Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation Come learn about Massachusetts’s clean energy plan from Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation and provide your input! Presentation: 20…
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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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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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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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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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Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also…
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Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesExperience the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Greylock Glen. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. Take a short walk on the gentle…
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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…