Events
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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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Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationJoin Mount Greylock State Reservation for a lively hike! Suitable for ages 8 and older. Explore seasonal changes in the forest, look for signs of wildlife, and discover unique natural and cultural features along easy-moderate trails. Dress appropriately for the…
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Forms and Transformations in the Butterfly World
Old Town Hall 9 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA, United StatesThe West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents: Forms and Transformations in the Butterfly World. Next up in the Berkshire Nature Talk Series: Ryan Shea, The Nature Institute Butterflies are among nature’s most captivating organisms, dazzling us with their colors, patterns, and…
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Bird Walk
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAJoin Bee Friendly Williamstown for a morning bird walk at the height of spring migration. Naturalist and avid birder David McGowan will help us understand what we see and hear around us during this busy bird season. To learn more,…
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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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Complete Approaches to Fertility: Soil to Foliar
Big River Chestnuts New Field 0 Settright Road, Deerfield, MA, United StatesJoin the Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association for an all day event about soil! Your farm’s fertility plan doesn’t have to be a guessing game. With the right tools and approach, it can be grounded, methodical, informed…
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Forest, Fields, and Waterfalls Hike
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MAJoin Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA for an informative hike! Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high elevation forests and fields plus a visit to Georgie’s Falls on this 2 mile hike with Naturalist…
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Open House at Old Maid’s Park
When: Saturday, May 16 @ 1-3PM – (Rain Date: Sunday, May 17 @ 1-3PM) Where: Old Maid’s Park is located at 30 Wyantenuck St, Housatonic, MA 01236 What to Expect: Delicious food from Cocinera Latinas Face painting! Live music to…
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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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Volunteer to Plant Trees at Pleasant Valley!
Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin Mass Audubon for a hands-on volunteer project at Pleasant Valley as we work together to restore and improve wildlife habitat through native tree and shrub planting in key areas of our campus. Volunteers will help support biodiversity, improve ecosystem…
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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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Explore the Nighttime World of Caterpillars & Moths
OnlineThe Caterpillar Lab will present a photograph and video packed talk that explores the nighttime world of caterpillars, moths, and how to find them. Join us to learn how we can explore our own backyard habitats through the eyes of…
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Nature’s Palette: A Riverwalk Experience
Linear Park Williamstown, MAParticipate in a creativity-inspiring riverside walk in honor of Art Week. Create a palette of colors you find and make up amusing names to accompany them. Draw a riverine critter you find while turning stones. Sing a song we make…
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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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Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationJoin Mount Greylock State Reservation for a lively hike! Suitable for ages 8 and older. Explore seasonal changes in the forest, look for signs of wildlife, and discover unique natural and cultural features along easy-moderate trails. Dress appropriately for 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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Forest, Fields, and Waterfalls Hike
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MAJoin Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center in Windsor, MA for an informative hike! Learn about the unique fauna and flora of high elevation forests and fields plus a visit to Georgie’s Falls on this 2 mile hike with Naturalist…
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Owls Up Close
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEyes on Owls presents this fun event! Everyone loves owls! Come see them up close and enjoy a slide presentation and introduction to six live owls including hooting lessons. Learn about field marks, owl pellets, tips on how to protect…
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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, Threemile Hill Reserve
Threemile Hill Reserve Fountain Pond Trailhead, US-7, Great Barrington, MA, United StatesJoin the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Threemile Hill Reserve for an easy to moderate hike. We will hike the trail one way and carpool back to the south end trailhead on Crissey Road.…