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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…
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Opening Reception – How Shall We Live? Berkshire Youth Artists Explore Their Relationship with the Earth in the Time of Climate Change
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown, MAThis exhibition is part of the How Shall We Live? Climate Art Show, a Berkshire-wide program organized by Living the Change — Berkshires that invites students to explore climate change through art and reflection. In this show, Berkshire County high school…
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A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesImmerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge, form a community with…
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April Vacation Adventure Days
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesGet outside, learn about nature, and make new friends during this time of spring renewal! Life is blooming across the sanctuary, and the vernal pools are ready to explore! Investigate different habitats, critters, and plants while we play and ramble…
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Joint Hike: Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Mahanna Cobble PittsfieldJoin the BNRC and OLLI at BCC for this spring loop hike at Mahanna Cobble. This outing is rated moderate to difficult with both up and downhill stretches. The hike will be around 3 miles. Registration opens April 6 at…
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Evening Salamander & Frog Search
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesSpotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating nocturnal animals. This is a…
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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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Statewide Volunteer Day at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin Mass Audubon for their annual Statewide Volunteer Day and lend a hand caring for the sanctuary. Projects may include work in our pollinator gardens, trail maintenance, improving the nature play area, and helping manage invasive plant species. This is…
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Lee’s 10th Annual Greener Gateway Cleanup and Work Day
First Congregational Church - Lee 25 Park Plaza, Lee, MAHelp celebrate the 56th Earth Day with the Lee Greener Gateway Committee! To help care for our corner of the planet, we have great options for volunteers: - Roadside cleanup - Removing invasive plants - Town garden cleanup - Community…
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Spring Ephemeral Botany Walk
Field Farm Guest House 554 Sloan Road, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Women on the Land for an educational wildflower walk! Early spring is an exciting time, and the changing of the seasons is often marked by the emergence of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants have a short window of time…
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A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesImmerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge, form a community with…
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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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A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesImmerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge, form a community with…
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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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Community Garden Opening Day at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MAHelp Mass Audubon open the Community Garden for the season at Canoe Meadows! Volunteers will assist with preparing and refreshing garden beds so they are ready for planting in the weeks ahead. Come enjoy a productive morning outdoors and help…