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Dam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Fundraising/Financing 201 This session will cover various funding sources and offer insights on how to build a successful funding strategy. Speakers will provide an overview of their funding programs, followed by a 40-minute Q&A to… 
These are monthly drop-in, informal meetings for participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work, share projects, ask questions, and exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates. Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a home gardener, work… 
Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our migratory and resident birds on these community bird walks. Meet other wonderful people while exploring outside together! Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Everyone is welcome! Beginners… |
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INDOOR STORYWALK® — ONE EARTH Enjoy the indoor StoryWalk, One Earth by Eileen Spinelli, which is an open invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. Count the reasons to love the planet and ways to protect… 
Sunset Beaver Watch @ Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox The beavers of Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary are hard at work harvesting trees, expanding their dams and lodges, and raising their young. Join Mass Audubon on an evening hike to the… |
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Consider 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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TREE IDENTIFICATION HIKE For ages 8 and up. Learn how to identify trees emerging from their winter slumber. Join DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, for a short, easy, walk for families. Dress for weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and… 
NICE & EASY WALKS Start at Main Entrance. Easy-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… |
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This world renown standard of excellence in skills assessment and training is a "can't be missed" opportunity for any wildlife tracker who enjoys expanding their skill set. Both days will be full days in the field from 8:30 - 4:00…
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HAIKU POSTCARDS In this hands-on workshop for families, Denise Fontaine-Pincince teaches children accompanied by an adult (age 8 and up), and adult participants how to create a haiga (art with haiku) postcard. Poems and all materials are provided. Sample ‘haiga…
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MINDFUL SPRING WALK For all ages. Co-sponsored by Terra Trek NY. Part of the Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and reconnect with nature.… |
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Join BNRC and Berkshire Family Hikes for an Earth Month hike that includes a StoryWalk® featuring A Kids Guide to Ecological Restoration. Along the walk share ways we can make an impact to further protect the Earth and enjoy a… |
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MCAN Webinar: Pollution, Our Health, and Our Climate Join Mass Climate Action Network on April 7th at noon to learn how to motivate action to stop pollution to protect health. We will be joined by Dr. Phil Landrigan, an internationally… |
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Walk with Spring as woodland flowers emerge, shrubs burst their buds, and moods lighten. Rural Lands Executive Director Robin Sears will take a walk in the woods at various locations on Tuesdays in April and early May at 11 am… Tuesday Treks Get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately… |
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FOREST BATHING WALK For ages 8 and up. Co-sponsored by Canyon Ranch Part of the Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and reconnect with…
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Join us for the April 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event, where Rubén Parrilla, a soil scientist with the Massachusetts Chapter of Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA/Mass) will discuss the relationship between glyphosate use and soil health. Glyphosate is a commonly used…
Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our migratory and resident birds on these community bird walks. Meet other wonderful people while exploring outside together! Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Everyone is welcome! Beginners… |
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Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Come to the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring a children’s picture book. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Spring is Here! by Heidi Pross Gay is for… |
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Consider 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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Growing Beautiful Native Gardens At this workshop, discover native and pollinator-friendly flowers, shrubs and trees that grow well in the Berkshires and provide essential food and shelter for native insects and birds. Presenter Liz Stell designed the Pollinator Gardens at…
NICE & EASY WALKS Start at Main Entrance. Easy-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… |
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Spring Spruce-up at Sheep Hill Ahhh, Spring. Join Williamstown Rural Lands in freshening up our grounds. It’s fun. It’s community. It’s super helpful. Drop by any time, for any amount of time, to join your friends and members of Rural…
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DATE: Saturday, April 12 TIME: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM LOCATION: Dalton Senior Center, 40 Field Street
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NestWatch is a nationwide program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology, supported by community members like you. It’s a fun and rewarding way to contribute to important research while observing Tree Swallow and Eastern Bluebird nesting. Whether you’re a beginner… |
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In celebration of their newly installed solar panels, Berkshire Botanical Garden (BBG) has partnered with the Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) to present the 2025 Solar Film Forum on Sunday, April 13, at BBG. The festival will kick off at…
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This project elevates youth voices and tells the untold stories of young people and their experiences, understanding, and responses to climate change. The goals of this project are to use youth storytelling as a vehicle for inspiring young people to… |
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EPRC Public Meeting Notice 4.14.2025 The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Commission is charged with making policy recommendations on specific extended producer responsibilities, approaches and other strategies for products and packaging categories including paint, mattresses, electronics, lithium-ion batteries, plastics, and other… |
4 events,Tuesday Treks Get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately… The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents: In A Rapidly Changing World, Greenland’s Real Value Is Its Ice with Dr. Paul Bierman Today, Greenland and the Arctic are ground-zero for climate change as record global temperatures melt the region’s ice, snow, and… |
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Spring Migration Bird Walk Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey north during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving,…
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Join North American Invasive Species Management Association for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates…
Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our migratory and resident birds on these community bird walks. Meet other wonderful people while exploring outside together! Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Everyone is welcome! Beginners… |
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Join BEAT in this regular volunteer opportunity of removing invasive vines in Pittsfield's Burbank Park! Each week, we head into the woods with a group of dedicated volunteers to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the…
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Ripples: Earth Day Walk Along the Hoosic In honoring our precious home – Earth – join Hoosic River Watershed Association in coming together to walk and talk about our concerns and hopes for the Hoosic on Thursday, April 17 from…
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Spring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating… |
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Spring Migration Bird Walk Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey north during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving,…
Consider 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…
NICE & EASY WALKS Start at Main Entrance. Easy-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… |
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EARTH WEEK INVESTIGATION STATION AND INDOOR STORYWALK® - ONE EARTH Join Great Falls Discovery Center at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, crafts,…
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Birding Workshop: Warblers By Ear When the leaves return, the small, colorful birds known as wood-warblers can be surprisingly difficult to see. Learning to recognize warbler songs is an excellent way to locate and enjoy these energetic little birds, even…
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Stop by 98 Berkshire School Road (413) 229-2549 Take Yellow Bags, or bring your own. Sign up for a section of town road. Wear sturdy gloves you can wash or recycle. Use tick repellent. Avoid poison ivy. Please place tied…
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In honor of Earth Day, BEAT and Pittsfield Parks Department invite community members to take part in a volunteer clean-up at Burbank Park this Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. A free lunch will be provided for… |
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In observance of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is collaborating with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont by hosting a computer recycling collection starting Tuesday, April 22, and continuing through Saturday,…
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Celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Stockbridge Library on Tuesday, April 22 with a tree themed craft. Stop in anytime between 11am and 12pm to make the craft. For children of all ages. DATE: Tuesday, April 22… Tuesday Treks Get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately…
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EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE For all ages. Join Mass DCR at Mount Greylock State Reservation for activities that inspire taking care of where we live, and honoring the Earth, our shared home! Explore how you can Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle… |
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Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for an early Spring birding experience at Housatonic Flats in Great Barrington. Enjoy a bird walk on a 0.9-mile trail along the banks of the Housatonic River. We will be using our eyes and ears… FOREST WALK & YOGA For all ages. Enjoy a mindful forest walk at 11:00 a.m., followed by a yoga and meditation class starting at 12:00 p.m. Join one, or both sessions! Co-sponsored by Jala Pritchard. Part of the Mountain Mindfulness…
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 3–4:30pm: SPRING CLEANUP AT SPRUCES POLLINATOR GARDEN Join volunteers from Bee Friendly Williamstown for a spring garden cleanup and learn more about their projects and purpose. On Wednesday, April 23, 3–4:30pm, BFW will be working in the Pollinator… |
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Spring Wildflower Exploration on Pleasant Valley’s All Persons Trail Search the meadows and woodlands for blooming wildflowers and other signs of spring as we enjoy a leisurely outing in the warm sunshine. Learn to use guidebooks and smartphone apps to…
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Join BEAT in this regular volunteer opportunity of removing invasive vines in Pittsfield's Burbank Park! Each week, we head into the woods with a group of dedicated volunteers to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the…
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GEOCACHING 101 For all ages. Looking for a fun way to engage your tech-savvy kids with the natural world? This outdoor activity combines hiking with a tech-aided treasure hunt. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. To participate fully download the free… |
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Spring Migration Bird Walk Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey north during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving,…
Consider 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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ARBOR DAY FOREST HEALTH WALK For ages 8 and up. Celebrate Arbor Day by exploring how to identify trees emerging from their winter slumber and learning all about tree health with DCR Forest Health Director Nicole Keleher. This workshop includes… |
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Earth Day Gathering It feels good to get back outside while giving back! Give back to the Earth by taking care of a place we all love and enjoy. Volunteer to clear trails, prepare gardens, pull invasive plants and get…
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PARK SERVE DAY For ages 14 and up. Celebrate Park Serve Day by volunteering to help Mass DCR get parks ready for the summer season! Pitch in at the Bellows South Trailhead in Greylock Glen. Bring gloves, drinking water and…
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Spend your morning helping Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary get ready for the busy spring and summer seasons as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will work to trim trails, install bog bridges, straighten fences, clean and organize the… |
5 events,DATE: Sunday, April 27 TIME: 10:30 AM LOCATION: Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire, 1089 Main Street, Housatonic
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Spring is here! Join The Trustees and Williamstown Rural Lands for a second collaborative nature walk at Field Farm. This walk will focus on spring ephemerals, which are plants that emerge and bloom quickly in early spring. We’ll also look and… |
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Owls, hawks, foxes, bobcats, and other predators are essential to keeping Massachusetts’ ecosystems healthy and balanced. But these vital species face a hidden threat: Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). These toxic rodent poisons are causing widespread illness and death in wildlife… |
6 events,Tuesday Treks Get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately…
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Are you a landowner looking for ways to preserve your property now and forever? Join us for an informative and engaging evening with an expert panel that will guide you through the tools and strategies available to conserve your land…
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Turning Stones: a Presentation on Benthic Macroinvertebrates Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association, Williams College Center for Environmental Studies and the Zilkha Center for the Environment in Turning Stones: a Presentation on Benthic Macroinvertebrates with aquatic ecologist Declan McCabe on… |
7 events,FOREST WALK & YOGA For all ages. Enjoy a mindful forest walk at 11:00 a.m., followed by a yoga and meditation class starting at 12:00 p.m. Join one, or both sessions! Co-sponsored by Jala Pritchard. Part of the Mountain Mindfulness…
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Join The Small Sit, Manomet’s bite-sized virtual science series, each month as we learn about the wonders of why birds migrate, the importance of river herring in coastal food webs, and so much more! Bird populations are shifting, and some are… 
For decades, sewage sludge — a byproduct of wastewater treatment — has been marketed as a sustainable fertilizer. But the reality is far more dangerous. Loaded with PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), microplastics, and other toxic contaminants, sludge is poisoning our farmland,… |
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Consider 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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Join the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Services for a talk by Bernd Blossey, Director of the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program at Cornell University. He will explore the complex relationships between native and non-native species and how we… |
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1 event,Berkshire Botanical Garden is celebrating Earth Day! Join BBG's Horticulture Team on Sunday, May 4 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. for Spring Fest, as well as Ron Kujawski on Friday, May 9 from noon to 6 p.m. for Plant Sale and receive a… |
