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Remarkable River Potluck 2025
Worthington Town Hall 160 Huntington Road, Worthington, MA, United StatesThe Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Invites YOU!! Town officials, community members, volunteers and river enthusiasts to come celebrate the river!! Feasting, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Slideshow & Sharing 7:30 -8:30 The Wild & Scenic River Stewards will be sharing…
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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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From Barriers to Blueprints: Evolving Environmental Regulations for a Resilient Future
OnlineAs the climate crisis accelerates, state and local governments are rethinking outdated policies and building a regulatory foundation for climate resilience. This forum will spotlight innovative approaches to updating regulations, many of which were originally written without climate change in…
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WIT 2025: Catherine Coleman Flowers and Peter Hotez in Conversation with Jeremy S. Faust
Shakespeare & Company 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA, United States +1 moreListening is a form of activism. Please note that, due to unforeseen circumstances, Catherine Coleman Flowers and Peter Hotez will be appearing virtually at this event, not in person as originally intended. The session will be introduced in person by Authors…
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Wright Hall - Smith College College Lane, Northampton, MA, United StatesKestrel Land Trust and the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability (CEEDS) at Smith College are excited to present the 2025 Wild & Scenic Film Festival! This inspiring festival brings together films that celebrate the beauty of nature, spotlight…
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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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Bird Your Way! Accessible Birding
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve 305 State Road, Great Barrington, MABirding is for everyone, no matter their experiences, abilities, or identities. There is no one way to bird. For this outing, we will be slowing down. Instead of chasing birds, we will wait for them to come to us, as we observe…
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Invasives Removal Service Day with Lee Greener Gateway Committee
Golden Hill Town Forest 116 Golden Hill Rd., Lee, MAJoin Lee Greener Gateway Committee to work on removing invasive honeysuckle and barberry at Golden Hill Town Forest. Please bring work gloves and appropriate tools, if you have any. If you don't, some will be available to borrow. For your…
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National Public Lands Day
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin Standing Trees, Sierra Club MA, Save Mass Forests, RESTORE: the Northwoods, and other groups from across New England to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Expect fun, food, music, art, and an opportunity to deepen your knowledge about New England…
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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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Riverwalk
Eclipse Mill 230 Union Street, North Adams, MA, United StatesJoin Hoosic River Revival for Part 3 of the RiverWalk series held on the last Sunday of each month in North Adams! On Sunday, September 28th at 4pm, meet alongside the Eclipse Mill at 230 Union Street to pick up…
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Re:wild Your Campus
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network for an inspiring talk from Mackenzie Feldman, founder and co-director of Re:wild Your Campus, an organization on a mission to make campus grounds more sustainable. This presentation will give you actionable ways to get involved, either…
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Dam Busters 201: How to Work with Your Local Conservation Commission
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar: How to Work with Your Local Conservation Commission Local Conservation Commissions play a crucial role in the dam removal process. Learn from the experience of one town that has done multiple dam removals about how their…
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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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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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Self-Guided Walk: Eerie Ecology
The Boulders Dalton, MAExplore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop. Panels along the trail will highlight the fascinating—and eerie!—plants and wildlife found…
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Forest Fires in Massachusetts: Myths and Reality
OnlineWildfires in the Western United States and Canada are more and more prominent in the news. There is also growing interest in the role of wildfires and intentional fires (controlled burning) in New England. In Massachusetts, public agencies are increasingly…
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Fabric Swap
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MAFree to take materials. Clean out your clutter, repurpose and recycle. Donations drop off Friday Oct 3rd 5:30PM - 7PM or Saturday Oct 4th 10:30AM - 11:30AM DATE: Saturday, October 4 TIME: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM LOCATION: Lenox Community…
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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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OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike
Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MAJoin BNRC and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC for this loop hike on the Burbank Trail going north from Olivia’s Overlook. We will descend the trail to Monk’s Pond, join a short section of the High Road Trail, and…
