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  • All Persons Trail Opening Celebration at Pleasant Valley

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Be part of a milestone moment at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Join the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Pike’s Pond All Persons Trail—a welcoming space designed so everyone, of every age and ability, can experience the beauty of nature in…

  • Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue

    Old Town Hall 9 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA, United States

    The West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue Professor Brian Donahue presents a radical approach to healing the relationship between humans and forests through responsible, sustainable use of our local Berkshire…

  • Pittsfield State Forest Volunteer Day

    Pittsfield State Forest 1041 Cascade St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for painting and light trail work at Pittsfield State Forest. Tools will be provided! Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves if they have them. A limited supply will be available to those who don't. Please also…

  • Notchview Tree Planting

    Notchview Reservation 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MA

    Notchview needs planting hands! Come plant Oak seedlings to restore and preserve the Westfield Watershed. For more information and to RSVP, email kconlin@thetrustees.org DATES: Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM LOCATION: Notchview, 83 Old…

  • Seed Saving Workshop

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. This workshop will cover how to identify mature seeds, how to prepare them for saving, and how to store them…

  • Lenox Fix-It Fair

    Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA

    Bring any household items, including clothing to be sewn or mended, small appliances, or other stuff needing to be fixed to the Fix-It Fair on Saturday at the Lenox Community Center (65 Walker St.). From 1 to 4pm community Volunteers will lend a…

  • OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike

    Bob's Way Rt. 23, Otis, MA

    Join BNRC and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at BCC for this hike at Bob’s Way in Monterey. Rated moderate, the hike is a loop with a wonderful beaver pond, the most unusual dedicated bench on the BNRC properties, and magnificent views…

  • RiverWalk

    North Adams, MA

    The days are getting shorter! Join us at 2pm for Part 4 of the RiverWalk hosted by Hoosic River Revival in North Adams. Meet behind the Big Y (in Holden Street parking lot) for a free sketchbook and join the…

  • Eerie Ecology: A Spooky Nature Hike

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Explore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this family-friendly guided walk and learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop.…

  • Waterfowl on Berkshire Lakes

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    In this half-day trip, take a deep dive into a group of birds that can be overwhelming for many beginners: waterfowl, which includes ducks and geese. Learn about the waterfowl of the Berkshires and demystify their identification while practicing your…

  • Wild & Scenic Bear Walk with Professor John McDonald

    Middlefield, MA Middlefield, MA, United States

    Wild & Scenic Bear Walk with Professor John McDonald, Environmental Science Dept. Chair, Westfield University & Past President of The Wildlife Society Learn about these magnificent creatures and how to recognize their tracks and signs. If you are interested in…

  • Trip Around October Mountain

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Join Tom Hoffman for a "Trip Around October Mountain, the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Learn about the terrain, history, and scenic locations from the comfort of your chair in the auditorium of the Berkshire Auditorium This free program is…

  • Canoe Meadows Community Garden Clean-up

    Canoe Meadows Community Garden 350 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    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 be provided. Bring your own gloves and…

  • Capturing the Perennial Plant Phenotype

    Online

    On Thursday, October 30 @ 11am ET, join Cary Institute for a virtual scientific seminar by Dr. Allison Miller, Saint Louis University. Perennial plants are primary components of both natural and agricultural ecosystems. This presentation highlights ongoing work to dissect…

  • Konkapot River Restoration Planting Day

    New Marlborough, MA

    Join Trout Unlimited for an afternoon of planting at a unique stream restoration site in New Marlborough. At this site in New Marlborough, Trout Unlimited, with support from many partners, completed a long-awaited project that restores stream habitat and structure…