• Spring Lecture Series: The Unique Courtship of the American Woodcock

    Lenox Library 18 Main St., Lenox, MA

    When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for the beautiful aerial courtship displays of this intriguing bird. At this indoor presentation, learn about the natural…

  • Berkshire Green Drinks: “A Tale of Two Butterflies: Two Rare Pierid Butterflies of the Berkshires and Combined Threats” with Jessica Duffy

    Hot Plate Brewing Co. 1 School St., Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join us for the March 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event, where Jessica Duffy will discuss two rare butterfly species found in the Berkshires: the Veined White (Pieris napi oleracea) and the West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis). Jessica will review the…

  • An Experiment in Lawn to Meadow Conversion: Exceeding Expectations

    Online

    Sara Weaner Cooper, Executive Director, New Directions in the American Landscape Fee: Free and open to all. Grow Native Massachusetts Evenings With Experts In April of 2022, Sara and Evan Cooper moved into a new home in suburban Philadelphia with a…

  • LEARN! Co-Existing With Coyotes

    Online

    Join John Maguranis, a former Army veterinary technician and retired Animal Control Officer, for an engaging webinar on living with coyotes. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for wildlife advocacy, John has delivered more than 200 presentations on coyote…

  • Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center

    Kidleidoscope Story Hour
    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

    Kidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 3/14: Spring; 3/21: Salamanders; 3/28: Frogs, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome.…

  • Preserving Ash for the Future

    Online

    It’s not too late to preserve ash! As the Emerald Ash Borer makes its way into our forests, we have an opportunity to mitigate the loss of ash trees and help preserve ash trees for the future. Join us to…

  • Spring Lecture Series: The Unique Courtship of the American Woodcock

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for the beautiful aerial courtship displays of this intriguing bird. At this indoor presentation, learn about the natural…

  • Climate Change, Tree Migration, and the Future of Northeastern Forests

    Online

    Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a special lecture by Dr. Angelica Patterson, a plant ecophysiologist and science communicator from Mount Holyoke College. She will explore how climate-induced shifts in the tree species that make up northeastern forests may…

  • Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley

    Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
    Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MA

    Ben leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington, in collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy. Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our winter resident birds on these community birds walks.  Bring binoculars if…

  • Winter Tree Identification Walk in Ashfield’s Belding Memorial Park

    Belding Memorial Park Ashfield, MA, United States

    BEAT will lead a free winter tree identification walk at Belding Memorial Park in Ashfield on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately 1.5 hours and will involve slow-paced stops along the way.…

  • Sky Dance of the American Woodcock at Lime Kiln

    Lime Kiln Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Silver St., Sheffield, MA

    When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing…

  • Nature Scavenger Hunt

    Nature Scavenger Hunt
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    For children and families. Adventurous self-guided quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. DATES: Sundays TIME: 10:00…

  • The Smell of Money Film Screening

    The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MA

    BIFF’S Popular Environmental Film Focus Series in Partnership with the Triplex Cinema, Presents the award-winning film THE SMELL OF MONEY directed by Shawn Bannon and Jamie Berger “A powerful film that educates, inspires, and advances the fight for environmental justice.”…

  • Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond

    Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
    Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NY

    Join Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on…

  • Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness

    Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness
    Mount Greylock State Reservation

    Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guest guide Jala. This series of movements helps keep the body in balance…

  • Sky Dance of the American Woodcock at Post Farm Marsh

    Post Farm Marsh Lenox, MA

    When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing…