• 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…

  • Riverwalk

    Eclipse Mill 230 Union Street, North Adams, MA, United States

    Join 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…

  • Re:wild Your Campus

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    Join 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…

  • Dam Busters 201: How to Work with Your Local Conservation Commission

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    Dam 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…

  • 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…

  • Self-Guided Walk: Eerie Ecology

    The Boulders Dalton, MA

    Explore 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…

  • Forest Fires in Massachusetts: Myths and Reality

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    Wildfires 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…

  • Fabric Swap

    Lenox Community Center 65 Walker St., Lenox, MA

    Free 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…

  • 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…

  • OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike

    Olivia's Overlook Lenox-Richmond Mountain Rd., Lenox, MA

    Join 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…

  • Protect Nature and Water Ballot Initiative Webinar

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    Massachusetts has a historic opportunity to invest in clean water, forests, farms, and outdoor spaces across the state—without raising taxes. Join this webinar to learn about the Nature for Massachusetts campaign—a statewide effort to protect water and nature, expand access to…

  • Autumn Colors at Pike’s Pond

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

    Experience the fall foliage of the Berkshires from Pleasant Valley's scenic All Person's Trail. This accessible trail leads down to Pike's Pond to provide spectacular views of the hillsides in their dazzling fall colors. Look and listen for birds and…

  • MCLA Vadnais Environmental Lecture 2025: Celebrating the Center for Resourceful Living

    Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA

    MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais started The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL) 50 years ago. Please join us to celebrate its legacy with a debut screening of filmmaker Sharon Wyrrick's documentary, "Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?: A Tribute…

  • Understanding PFAS Together: Tribal Voices and Risk Communication

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    Join Sources, Transport, Exposure & Effects of PFAS (STEEP) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as they discuss the unique challenges PFAS poses for Tribal communities and culturally informed risk communication strategies. Learn from featured speakers Jason Steiding (Natural Resources Director,…

  • Berkshire Green Drinks – “Grassroots Data Collection for Advocacy” with Arianna Collins, Nick Russo, and Brittany Ebeling

    BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United States

    You may be familiar with the terms citizen or community science, but what does that look like in practice? How does this data collection lead to better environmental advocacy? Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Hoosic River Watershed Association, and Berkshire…

  • Beneficial Bats at The Mount

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    Bats are among the most misunderstood animals, but they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and human health. Look and listen for bats - the only flying mammals - and other nocturnal wildlife as you explore the forests,…

  • 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…