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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… |
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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… 
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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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… 
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…
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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…
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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… |
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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… |
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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…
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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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… |
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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 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… |
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5 events,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,…
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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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… |
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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… 
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… |
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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…
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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…
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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… |
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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… |
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A Student-Community Forum at Greenfield Community College How are key areas of our community -- local agriculture, forestry, water issues, economy and energy -- related to the twin crises of climate change and attacks on democracy? How can we work…
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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.… |
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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…
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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… |
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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…
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Dawn Burau, from Wild Indigo Gardening, will share her experiences growing native plants in a Somerville, MA yard. Her backyard is covered in pavement and abuts the neighbor’s yard near a chain-link fence. Between the pavement and the fence is… |
2 events,Join the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free, three-day virtual symposium on firefly research and conservation in the United States and Canada. Each day of the symposium will consist of a three-hour webinar with about six presentations and… |
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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…
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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… Join the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free, three-day virtual symposium on firefly research and conservation in the United States and Canada. Each day of the symposium will consist of a three-hour webinar with about six presentations and… |
2 events,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… |
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Led by expert arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to use a chainsaw safely and effectively on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop is perfect for beginners or those with… |
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If you’ve already taken a chainsaw safety course and are comfortable with the basics, this workshop is designed to help you build confidence and take your skills to the next level. Ideal for the part-time chainsaw operator, this hands-on course… |
