Events
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Berkshire Green Drinks: “Black Bears in Massachusetts and Preventing Conflict” with MassWildlife biologist Nate Buckhout
The Stationery Factory 63 Flansburg Avenue, Dalton, MAJoin us for the first Berkshire Green Drinks of 2025 featuring MassWildlife biologist Nathan Buckhout, who is joining us to tell us all about black bears, the only bear species found in Massachusetts! Nate will review the natural history of…
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Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Boat Launch 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesConsider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATE: Fridays…
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Owl Prowl with Dan Ziomek
The Hitchcock Center 845 West St., Amherst, MAOwl Prowls with Dan Ziomek Have you been on an owl prowl? It is a very special treat in the heart of winter. Come seek out the Great-horned owl on a winter (hopefully snowy) night with expert birder Dan Ziomek.…
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Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MABen 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…
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Tracking Workshop: Cats and Canines
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MASearch for tracks, scat, and other signs of the elusive wild cats and dogs that roam the fields and forests at Canoe Meadows. Focusing on long-legged creatures, dig deep into how they stealthily walk, lope, and gallop across the landscape…
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Winter Tree Identification with BNRC
The Boulders Dalton, MAEnjoy a hike at The Boulders while getting to know some of the more common trees in the New England landscape. Identifying trees in the winter can be tough, but we will learn easy techniques for you to practice on…
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Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages, interest and skill levels are welcome! For everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of mountain landscapes! Meeting locations vary. Bring your camera, cellphone or tablet. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor 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…
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Cabin Fever Story Time
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor all ages. Join Park Interpreter Mike by a warm fire for entertaining tall tales and remarkable legends from Mount Greylock’s past. Stop by, sit awhile, and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Hot cocoa provided. DATE: Sundays, January 12,…
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Zine on the River
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAZine on the River Make a small booklet, a habitat zine, from a single piece of paper, then fill it with your nature observations for this drop-in program. Cut and draw in it to recreate your favorite river habitats. If…
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Tracking Winter Wildlife at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesJoin a Mass Audubon naturalist for an introduction to the world of wildlife tracking. We will walk through fields and forests searching for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any…
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Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Winter Wellness
Mount Greylock State ReservationMountain 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…
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BNRC Behind the Scenes: Trail Work
OnlineIn this free online event Doug Brown, Director of Stewardship at BNRC, will share a summary of BNRC’s 2024 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…
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Virtual Public Meeting: GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site Remediation
OnlineEPA will be hosting a virtual public meeting on the Reach 6 (Woods Pond area) Remedial Design/Remedial Action at the GE-Pittsfield/Housatonic River Superfund Site. In this meeting, GE will be presenting its remedial design for Reach 6 (including Woods Pond…
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Plant Communities: Functional Plant Roles for Restorative Gardens
OnlinePlant Communities: Functional Plant Roles for Restorative Gardens workshop with Instructor Holly Greenleaf, Greenleaf Design, LLC Fee: Member $28/ Non-member $38/ Workshop Sponsor $100 When designing a planting, we are creating an ecological community that will co-evolve over time. We…
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 1/17: Rabbits; 1/24: Winter Insects; 1/31: Groundhogs, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about your wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages…
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“Growing Leaders, Cultivating Change: Empowering Pittsfield Youth at Roots Rising” Log Lunch
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJess Veccia, founder and director, Roots Rising with Williams students Isabella Penna-Ward & Genevieve Randazzo. Veggie local food lunch is $4 (cash at the door): Reservations required: https://forms.gle/wvqhuBRzqcKQoyH99 DATE: Friday, January 17 TIME: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LOCATION: The…
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Discover Greylock Hike
Mount Greylock State ReservationEasy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATE: Fridays…
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Winter Wildlife Tracking
Mount Greylock State ReservationFor ages 8 and up. Join guest guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction devices for boots…