Events
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RiverFest
Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association, Hoosic River Revival, and Trout Unlimited Taconic Chapter on Saturday, June 6, 11am-2pm for RiverFest! Historic Beaver Mill, right along Route 8 in North Adams, is hosting RiverFest. Celebrate and get to know 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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BNRC/OLLI Joint Hike, Thomas & Palmer
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for a hike! This hike will include all three sections of trail in this BNRC reserve. The trail begins near a wetland and open meadow before entering the forest and ends…
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Wild Thing 5K/10K Trail Race and Walk
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesCome volunteer with Mass Audubon and help put on this exciting race! Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of roles during this trail race weekend. Opportunities include course support, registration assistance, aid stations, and more. Be part of…
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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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West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents: Frog Fables and Salamander Stories
Old Town Hall 9 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA, United StatesDiscover the Lives of Berkshire Amphibians with Naturalist Tom Tyning Next up in the Berkshire Nature Talk Series: Back by popular demand: Tom Tyning: Frog Fables and Salamander Stories. Tom Tyning returns to offer an introduction to the incredible amphibians of Berkshire County,…
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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 for a morning of hands-on stewardship and community care during our monthly Second Saturday Volunteer Day. This month’s projects will focus on refreshing and improving several sanctuary spaces, including painting and revitalizing the nature play area, weeding…
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Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common 100 1st St., Pittsfield, MAEvery Saturday through October, rain or shine! Find more details here: farmersmarketpittsfield.org DATE: Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, October 31 TIME: 9:00am - 1:00pm LOCATION: The Common, 100 First St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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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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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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Learn About Ferns!
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MAJoin Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center for their “Learn About Ferns” event! Learn tips on how to identify over 10 species of woodland ferns on this easy walk with Naturalist & Director Aimee Gelinas. Fern guidebooks will be available…
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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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Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common 100 1st St., Pittsfield, MAEvery Saturday through October, rain or shine! Find more details here: farmersmarketpittsfield.org DATE: Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, October 31 TIME: 9:00am - 1:00pm LOCATION: The Common, 100 First St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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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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A Conversation with the authors of “Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship”
Virtual EventJoin us for an engaging discussion centered on Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship in the Eastern and Central United States, an accessible and science-based guide for landowners and woodland stewards. This program will feature the book’s authors…
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BNRC/OLLI Joint Hike, Mt. Hunger at Konkapot Ridge
Mt. Hunger at Konkapot Ridge #0, Monterey, MA, United StatesJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for a hike! The hike begins on the ridge, also called Monterey cobble, ending in a young succession forest with views of the Tyringham valley and cobble. After the ridge…
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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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Housatonic River Cleanup
Westside Riverway Park 181 Dewey Ave., Pittsfield, MACleanups make a considerable difference in the health of the Housatonic River. Each summer, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) work together to remove trash from the west branch of the Housatonic River. The West Branch is a beautiful stretch of…
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Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common 100 1st St., Pittsfield, MAEvery Saturday through October, rain or shine! Find more details here: farmersmarketpittsfield.org DATE: Saturday, May 9 - Saturday, October 31 TIME: 9:00am - 1:00pm LOCATION: The Common, 100 First St, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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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…