Events
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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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E. coli Testing in North Adams Public Demonstration
North Adams, MAHave you been wondering how the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) 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…
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Environmental Justice Council Meeting
Drury High School 1130 Church St, North Adams, MA, United StatesThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on August 21, 2025 at 6:30 pm (EST). Council members will be discussing Mass Ready Act (Env Bond Bill). A…
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Family Friendly Bike Ride on the Rail Trail
Cheshire, MAExplore the scenic Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with Mount Greylock Park Interpreters and discover amazing natural and cultural features along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of wildlife and railroad history and have fun using a fantastic Rail Trail Scavenger…
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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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Nighthawks and Twilight Wildlife at Edith Wharton Park
Edith Wharton Park Laurel Lake Road, Lenox, MASpend a relaxing evening searching the sky for migrating nighthawks. Watch for these beautiful aerial acrobats catching insects on the wing as they make their long migration to South America. This program offers a calm evening with great views and…
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Mindful Birding with Dave Edson
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Dave Edson, educator and naturalist, for this Mindful Birding experience at BNRC’s Thomas & Palmer Brook reserve in Great Barrington. Birding mindfully gives us the opportunity to slow down, get super curious, and improve our overall wellbeing. Science shows that paying…
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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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Fall Migration Bird Walk
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MALearn tips to find and identify birds on their journey south during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving, passing through, or are…
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Birding Fall Migration for Beginners
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesLearn tips to find and identify birds on their journey south during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. This program takes place in locations that contain a mix of forests, fields and wetlands that make them ideal for spotting migrant species, especially…
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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. We'll quietly explore the coves and inlets of this…
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Housatonic Heritage Walks 2025
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October…
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Housatonic Heritage Walks 2025
Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area invites you to explore the wonders of this region during Heritage Walks 2025 over five weekends: September 6 & 7, September 13 & 14, September 20 & 21, September 27 & 27, and October…
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Tree Identification Walk at Kennedy Park (Housatonic Heritage Walk)
Kennedy ParkJoin Chelsey Simmons of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for this informative and engaging walk, where participants will learn key characteristics of commonly encountered trees in Western Massachusetts! Led by a local naturalist and tree enthusiast, the walk will include…
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A Secret Neighborhood – Backyard Caterpillars in Your Autumn Landscape
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network for a presentation revealing the caterpillars whose ecosystems we inhabit and our role as neighbors, stewards, and champions of these incredible insects. We live surrounded by a world shaped by insects and few are more charismatic…
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Hoffmann Bird Club’s 85th Anniversary
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin the Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) of Berkshire County on Monday, September 8, to celebrate its 85th Anniversary at Berkshire Community College! Social hour will start at 6:00 PM, with the meeting and programs starting at 7:00 PM in the…
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Birding at the Mount – Fall Migration
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesBirding at The Mount is now on Wednesdays! Explore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to find and identify migrating and resident birds during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. Our walk will focus on the…
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OLLI and BNRC Hike
The Boulders Dalton, MABerkshire Natural Resources Council and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) partner again this fall to bring you a series of recreational hikes at different BNRC reserves throughout the county. Join us to kick off the season at The Boulders in Pittsfield. We’ll hike the Red…
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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…
