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“Forest resilience” is a big buzzword right now, especially in the face of climate change. But what does a resilient forest – or farm or field – really look like? Join Hilltown Land Trust in this series to connect with…
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Join the Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) for their monthly presentation, this month featuring Michael LaScaleia, Putnam Postdoctoral Fellow at Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Plant population sizes are generally regulated by herbivores, and much of the diversity of our native… |
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Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned… 
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 Hilltown Land Trust and Beast Coast Trail Running for the sixth-annual Chesterfield Gorge Ultra and 25k Race, including the only 100 mile race in Western Mass! This race raises funds for Hilltown Land Trust. Race director Amy Rusiecki has…
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Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a fun work party at Lake Mansfield! Volunteers are needed to collect litter, remove invasive species, and help with the planting of trees, shrubs and perennials. Volunteers should arrive prepared with work gloves, water…
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Like previous years, BEAT will thin out the rain garden this spring at our Environmental Leadership & Education Center, and we'd love to spread some of these native plants out to other areas in Berkshire County! DATE: Saturday, May 31… |
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Join Quiet Communities for their upcoming QC Book Event with author Chris Berdik. "Clamor: How noise took over the world and how we can take it back" is set for release on May 20. Berdik is a science journalist and… |
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Enjoy a short walk through the woods while reading The Hike by Alison Farrell. The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers who set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. The Hike celebrates how… There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and… |
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Dam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Community Engagement 101 Community Engagement 101: Back to Basics. What is community engagement and why do we do it? Learn the basics of community engagement, and best practices. Walk through developing stakeholder maps, outreach strategies,… 
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…
Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned… |
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Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods, fields, and… |
2 events,There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and… |
2 events,Breeding Bird Season, with Ben Nickley The migration may be over, but breeding has begun! Join New Marlborough Land Trust with Ben Nickley, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bird Observatory, as he guides a walk at Thousand Acre Swamp. Learn… |
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BEAT will lead a free tree identification walk at the Betty Maitland Memorial Forest, a Franklin Land Trust property located in Heath along Route 8A, on Sunday, June 8, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately…
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Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a guided hike of the RRR Brooks Trail along Flora’s Glen Brook, all the way to the meadows at Taconic Trail State Park. Group will pause there to admire the view of Mt. Greylock before…
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Berkshire County is home to over 80 species of edible wild plants, some of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species, like Hazelnut and Yellow Birch; non-native weeds, like Ox-eye Daisy and Plantain;… |
2 events,There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and… |
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6 events,Discover Greylock Pollinator Programs, Wednesday, June 11th, 18th and 25th, 10:00am - 11:30pm. Guided pollinator walks with a Park Interpreter that will share insights into a wide range of pollinator species and habitat. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy…
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The open meadows of Edith Wharton Park, situated near the wetlands and forests around Laurel Lake and The Mount, make it a great place to look for butterflies and other flower-loving insects. Walk will move slowly along the unsurfaced, grassy…
Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned… |
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Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods, fields, and…
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The Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts will host a free Zoom webinar titled "How Do Forests Grow? (Up, Down & Sideways!)" on Thursday, June 12, from noon to 1 p.m. This event marks the first in a series of educational…
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Raptors, 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… |
3 events,There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and…
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Ned Ames Honorary Lecture & Reception Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a Ned Ames Honorary Lecture featuring Cary freshwater ecologist David Strayer, who will be discussing his latest book, Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams,… |
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Ready, set, GO! Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails for one of the most scenic races in the Berkshires! Wild Thing takes you through the stunning forests and rolling carriage roads of Kennedy Park, starting and finishing…
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Birds are far from the only winged creatures to see at Greylock Glen! The sunny, flower-filled hills of the eastern Glen Meadow Loop provide ideal conditions to watch butterflies -- you can even watch them through binoculars as you would…
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Join Houstonic Valley Association for a guided hike in Great Mountain Forest with Bart Jones, GMF trustee, CLCC awardee, and active supporter of HVA, Great Mountain Forest, and the Cornwall Land Trust. This easy walk starts at the west gate… |
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Rooting out TICK’s the Wild & Scenic Way. Your Hands and Sense of Humor needed!! Izaak Vigil-Sagan will show you how to ID the Barberry Beast If you are interested in attending email westfieldriver@gmail.com for location and details!! DATE: Sunday, June… |
2 events,There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and… |
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3 events,Discover Greylock Pollinator Programs, Wednesday, June 11th, 18th and 25th, 10:00am - 11:30pm. Guided pollinator walks with a Park Interpreter that will share insights into a wide range of pollinator species and habitat. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy…
Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned… |
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The evening is aglow at Hancock Shaker Village! Join Mass Audubon naturalist Nicaela Haig along the Farm and Forest Trail to look for fireflies—the poster child of summer insects. You’ll learn about their fascinating life cycle and what makes them… |
3 events,There is spectacular biodiversity all around us — though often it is hidden in plain sight. Perhaps no taxonomic group has captivated the human imagination quite like birds. They fascinate us with their flight, dazzle us with their beauty, and…
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Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a guided solstice evening hike down the Shepherd's Well Trail. This hike is the leader’s favorite after-dinner ramble. On this summer solstice evening the sun will set at 8:36 pm. In the hour before sunset… |
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INAUGURAL HOOSIC RIVER RUN: 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk Fundraiser Morning Events: 1) 8AM: Hoosic River Run: 5k Race & 1-Mile Walk. This event is hosted by Hoosic River Revival in partnership with the City of North Adams and timed…
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Cleanups make a considerable difference in the health of the Housatonic River. Each summer, Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) work together to remove trash from the West Branch of the Housatonic River. The West Branch is a beautiful… |
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Mass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to lead a guided canoe trip on the Housatonic River near Wood's Pond. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families,… |
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5 events,Discover Greylock Pollinator Programs, Wednesday, June 11th, 18th and 25th, 10:00am - 11:30pm. Guided pollinator walks with a Park Interpreter that will share insights into a wide range of pollinator species and habitat. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy…
Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned…
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EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting The public are invited to the next Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council meeting about the remediation of the Housatonic River that will be virtual on June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00… |
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Join the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, and The Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead for some avian-themed fun! The Berkshire Museum will be providing hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy while BBO conducts bird banding…
Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods, fields, and…
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FREE and open to all ages. Come Discover Inner Peace and Vitality! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Mount Greylock, while rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit. Most Qi Gong movement can be done from a chair so please, don’t… |
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Experience a magical summer firefly light show with Nicaela Haig of Mass Audubon as you learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies and view their ephemeral glowing light on Friday, June 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. After a… |
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Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4-mile, moderately strenuous climb through the meadow at Sheep Hill to the woods of Bee Hill, viewing some spectacular groves of sugar maples and hemlock along the way. Visit this link for more information…
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BEAT's Programs Director, Chelsey Simmons, will lead a free tree identification walk at The Clark Art Institute's grounds and walking trails in Williamstown on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 AM. This informative and engaging walk will last approximately two hours…
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Mass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to offer a guided hike at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families, this hike will… |
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Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet… |
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https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Springfield-Community-Meeting-Flyer.pdf Springfield Community Meeting on the Clean Energy Transformation hosted by Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation Come learn about Massachusetts’s clean energy plan from Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation and provide your input! Presentation: 20… |
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Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in… |
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Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned… |
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Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods, fields, and… 
Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River The evening is a great time to look for wildlife. Explore the rich wetlands of the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area at a leisurely pace in the hours before dusk. After paddling a short… |
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Nature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around… 
The historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also… |
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Experience the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Greylock Glen. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. Take a short walk on the gentle… |
