Events
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Family Evening at the Beaver Ponds
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesEnjoy a family hike searching for the sanctuary's iconic beavers and other wildlife that live in and near our natural ponds. Learn about the lives of beavers, their amazing recovery story, and how they continue to shape the landscape more…
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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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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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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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Meet Tom Tyning’s Scaled, Tailed and Bulging Eye Friends!
Lake Mansfield Great BarringtonHave you ever held a tiny turtle or gazed into the eyes of a charming milk snake? No? Fear not! Tom Tyning is heading back to Lake Mansfield on Thursday, July 24th at 10am so that families can get up close and…
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Heat Pumps for Landlords: What You Need to Know
OnlineLandlords: Are you thinking about upgrading your property’s heating system? The City of Worcester’s Smart Energy Advice Program and Green Energy Consumers Alliance are here to help guide you through the process of switching to heat pumps in this informational…
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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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Astronomy Night
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands and Williams College Associate Professor of Astronomy Anne Jaskot for a night of stargazing at Sheep Hill. Come learn some facts about our universe from Professor Jaskot, and view the sky together! Telescopes on site. Bring…
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Bobolinks and Other Breeding Birds
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MAExplore open fields at the height of breeding season for birds. We'll take a leisurely walk through the meadows and along the lake shore environment in search of singing and nesting birds including Bobolinks: a unique species of blackbird that…
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Family Fridays: The Hissing Booth
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAJoin Berkshire Botanical Garden for The Hissing Booth on Friday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to noon. The Hissing Booth is a unique, up-close-and-personal experience with snakes, reptiles and invertebrates. Learn about reptile physiology (what makes a reptile a reptile), specific fun facts about…
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesNature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
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Poetry in Motion
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesPoets and poetry enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join in Poetry in Motion, a poetic celebration of the Hoosic River Watershed. Meet at the Bellows South Trailhead parking area in Greylock Glen, Adams, MA on Saturday July 26…
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Lee Greener Gateway Service Day
Lee, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/LGGC-Service-Day-Announcement-July-2025.pdf Join Lee Greener Gateway Committee for a Day of Service, including planting in the gardens downtown, and cutting back invasive honeysuckle at Golden Hill Town Forest. Please RSVP to Valerie Bluhm with what activity you would like to participate…
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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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Forest Bathing and Stream Splashing
Time for some whimsical self-care with forest bathing and stream splashing. On Saturday, July 26, from 11:30am-12:30pm, join naturalist educator and HooRWA’s director Arianna Alexsandra Collins along the Broad Brook Trail to practice elemental breathing technique, sensory awareness activities, and…
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Glen Meadow Wildlife Exploration
Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United StatesLocated at the foot of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts' highest peak, the Glen Meadow Loop Trail winds through scenic meadows, forests and ponds. At this nature walk, look for clues that resident wildlife have left behind and discover where wild animals…
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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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Summer Evening Birding
Chesterwood 4 Williamsville Rd, Stockbridge, MA, United StatesTake 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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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…