Events
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Old Mill Trail Reopening Ceremony
Old Mill Trail Old Dalton Rd., Hinsdale, MAJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council to celebrate the recently completed renovations at Old Mill Trail with a FREE, public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 23, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the trail’s newly upgraded parking…
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Bel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting
Polish Falcon Club 32 Bel Air Ave, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesBel Air Dam Removal Public Meeting Invitation 10.23.24 https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Notice-of-Bel-Air-Dam-Updates-and-upcoming-community-meeting-Sep-2024.pdf The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR) Office of Dam Safety (ODS) and City of Pittsfield have partnered to design and permit removal of the Bel Air Dam (MA1061), located…
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Remarkable River Potluck 2024
Stanton Hall Huntington, MAThe Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Invites YOU!! Community members, Volunteers and River enthusiasts to come celebrate!! Feasting, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Slideshow & Sharing 7:30 -8:30 The Wild & Scenic Summer Intern’s will be sharing their adventures & explorations…
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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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Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKIDLEIDOSCOPE STORY HOUR: 10/4: Squirrels; 10/18: Bear; 10/25: Bats For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather…
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Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
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Rooting Out Barberry
Join the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to learn to identify and remove Barberry & Multiflora Rose. Bring your work gloves, goggles, eye covering and sense of humor!! Barberry harbors Ticks endangering our children, pets and riparian area Email…
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Return of the Chestnut Tree: Restoration Tour
Led by New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill horticulturist and land steward, Robert Graham, and volunteers Lois & Denis Melican, discover this innovative restoration project and enjoy fresh ripe chestnuts during peak season. Come prepared for a hike in…
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Forest Bathing at Arrowhead
Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesStart your weekend with a guided, gentle stroll on the peaceful nature trail at Arrowhead. Forest bathing can elevate your mood, reduce stress and improve your health. The walk will be less than a mile and includes several breaks for…
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Scenic Summit Tours at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State ReservationAll ages. Short guided walk along easy paths. Explore the highest point in Massachusetts, its cultural landscape and unique ecology. Wheelchair accessible. 20—30 min. duration. Meet at the summit relief map. Parking fee may apply. DATE: Saturdays TIME: 1:00 PM…
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Leaf Peepin’ in the Park at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock State Reservation Visitor Center 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough, MAFor all ages. Get a Autumn Scavenger Hunts and Fall Foliage Activity Packet for the kids at the Visitor Center! A self-guided activity during your visit, or may be led by a Park Interpreter. Supplies are limited. DATE: Sundays TIME:…
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“Food Inc. 2” Screening and Panel Discussion
The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MABerkshire International Film Festival presents Food Inc 2, directed by Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo, as part of the 7th annual Environmental Film Focus Series in partnership with Triplex Cinema The groundbreaking Oscar®-nominated documentary FOOD INC., which was screened at…
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Sunday Evening Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAIn collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Ben from the Berkshire Bird Observatory leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington. The Fall Bird Walk series will run from September through October. Group meets at the Berkshire…
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Rescue CT River Valley Wildlife from Rodenticides
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA +1 moreRaptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…
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Birding at the Mount
The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United StatesExplore Edith Wharton's original estate, including its woods, wetlands, and meadows. Learn skills to bird by sight and sound as we look for numerous bird species, including bobolinks, woodpeckers, vireos, and warblers. Walks depart from the main parking lot. For…
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Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYJoin Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in June to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week discover new ground…
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MassDEP Public Meeting re: Conservation Law Foundation Petition
OnlineMassDEP will hold a public meeting in response to a petition filed by the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) for Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to initiate one or more rulemaking proceedings to promulgate new and amended regulations to Implement the…
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Less is More: The Eco-Friendly Garden Cleanup with Heidi Dollard
OnlineLess is More: The Eco-Friendly Fall Garden Cleanup, with Heidi Dollard This presentation will be recorded and available on MAPN's Youtube channel. The Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts monthly presentations by experts in a wide range of topics related to pollinators…
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One-Day Track & Sign Certification
October Mountain State Forest Lee, MABecome a better naturalist through this One-Day Track & Sign Certification, organized by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and led by Daniel Hansche, founder of Spur Wander and an evaluator with Tracker Certification. This one-day evaluation will provide an excellent…
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Canoe Meadows Community Garden Season Clean-Up
Canoe Meadows Community Garden 350 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesCanoe Meadows Community Garden Season Clean-up Description: Help close the Community Gardens for the winter season, by removing water lines, plot markers, and plant materials. Meet at Community Garden entrance at approx. 350 Williams Street. Tools for the tasks will…