Events
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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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E. coli Testing Public Demonstration
North Adams, MAHave you been wondering how Hoosic River Watershed Association collects water samples in the North Adams flood chutes to test for e.coli? Stop by the Brown Street Bridge in North Adams for a demonstration of collection technique and what we…
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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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Peskeompskut Paddle
Barton Cove 82 French King Hwy, Gill, MAJoin Northeastern tribal members, the Nolumbeka Project, Connecticut River Conservancy, and Adventure East to celebrate Indigenous communities with a round-trip mishoon, canoe, and kayak paddle on the Connecticut River! The day will be kicked off with a cookout lunch. Leading…
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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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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. Join Mass Audubon to paddle at…
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Green Municipal Aggregation and Your Community
OnlineThis webinar will highlight the benefits of Green Municipal Aggregation (GMA, or green Community Choice Electricity, CCE) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. GMA/CCE allows a community to negotiate a bulk purchase of electricity for residents, which saves them money on…
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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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Green Municipal Aggregation and Your Community
OnlineThis webinar will highlight the benefits of Green Municipal Aggregation (GMA, or green Community Choice Electricity, CCE) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. GMA/CCE allows a community to negotiate a bulk purchase of electricity for residents, which saves them money on…
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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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Summer Evening Birding
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MATake a stroll through forests, fields and wetlands in search of birds as they settle down for the night. Adults and juveniles of many species including colorful wood-warblers, orioles, thrushes, and more are likely to be seen this time of…
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Moonlight Canoe Trip
Buckley Dunton Lake Becket, MATwilight is an amazing time to listen and look for wildlife. Beavers, owls, loons, and other wildlife are all possible to spot at Buckley Dunton Lake in October Mountain State Forest. Join Mass Audubon to quietly explore the coves and…
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Volunteer Opportunity: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin BEAT at Pittsfield’s Burbank Park to help remove Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta), a rapidly spreading invasive vine that threatens our native ecosystems. DATE: Saturday, August 9 TIME: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM LOCATION: Burbank Park, 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield,…
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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 with Mass Audubon, learn about the sanctuary's resident beavers and how other animals benefit from the ponds that they create. The route will…
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Mount Greylock Summit Tour
Mount Greylock State ReservationPark at the summit and join Ted Elliman and Berkshire Botanical Garden for a walk along the high-elevation trails of Mount Greylock on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to explore the red spruce–balsam fir zone — an…
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Noticing Nature: MiniBeast Hike & Seek
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council for an August adventure to explore the fascinating realm of minibeasts! Uncover the hidden wonders of the insect world and gain a deeper understanding of minibeast behavior, habitats, and the critical role they play in…
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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. Join Mass Audubon to paddle at…
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Evening Paddle to Ashmere Island
LP Adams 484 Housatonic St, Dalton, MA, United StatesDid you know that Berkshire Natural Resources Council preserves an island on the beautiful Lake Ashmere? Bring your own canoe or kayak for an evening of exploration! Put in at the boat launch ramp (see detailed directions below) at the…