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SUMMARY:Tuesday Treks
DESCRIPTION:Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be canceled in bad weather. \nThis program is free for adults and older teens. Pre-registration required.  \nDATE: Every Tuesday \nTIME: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nLOCATION: Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Road\, Cropseyville\, NY 12052 \nTo register\, call (518) 658-2055 or email dykenpond@gmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/tuesday-treks-3/2022-04-19/
LOCATION:Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Rd.\, Cropseyville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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SUMMARY:Presentations with Athol Bird & Nature Club President Dave Small
DESCRIPTION:Join Athol Bird and Nature Club for this series of presentations on our local wildlife and tips on attracting them to our yards. ABNC president Dave Small will be speaking for this series at the Athol Public Library located at 584 Main Street in Athol\, MA. \n– Tuesday\, February 15 @ 6:30 PM – Birds in Winter\n– Tuesday\, March 15 @ 6:30 PM – Living with Nature\n– Tuesday\, April 19 @ 6:30 PM – Attracting Native Pollinators\n– Thursday\, May 12 @ 6:30 PM – Local Butterflies and Planting to Attract Them\n– Tuesday\, June 21 @ 6:30 PM – Introduction to Dragonflies \nRegistration is required for these free programs. REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/presentations-with-athol-bird-nature-club-president-dave-small/2022-04-19/
LOCATION:Athol Public Library
CATEGORIES:Birding,Butterflies,Clubs,Community Events,Entomology,Gardening,Insects,Native Plants,Pollinators,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Athol Bird & Nature Club":MAILTO:Dave@atholbirdclub.org
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Birding with Jeff Johnstone
DESCRIPTION:Friday(s) April\, 22\, 29\, May 6\, 13\, 20 @ 7:00 AM \nJoin Athol Bird and Nature Club along with Jeff Johnstone at 100 Main Street\, Athol MA before heading out to explore the North Quabbin area for spring migrant birds. These are great events for the novice birder to learn from one of our best field naturalists! \nCome for as long as your schedule allows. Severe weather cancels. \nInfo: Jeff Johnstone\, 978-249-9052. Covid precautions are advised. \nThe May 6th event will explore the New England Equestrian Center of Athol. 7:00 AM at MREC or 7:15 AM at NEECA\, 802 New Sherborn Road\, Athol.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/early-bird-birding-with-jeff-johnstone-7/2022-04-22/
LOCATION:Athol\, MA
CATEGORIES:Birding
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ORGANIZER;CN="Athol Bird & Nature Club":MAILTO:Dave@atholbirdclub.org
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Wilderness Skills Programs
DESCRIPTION:Spring Sessions start March 25th — every Friday for ten weeks @ 9 am-3 pm \nLocation: Conway\, MA\n2 Groups:\nHERON — ages 7+\nSWIFT EAGLE — teens & mature preteens \nWith Earthwork Programs\, hundreds of children have learned and practiced not only wilderness skills but mentoring and being part of a community\, as well\, for 23 years! During the Spring session\, children learn shelter building\, fire making\, tracking & bird language\, foraging for wild edibles\, and more!\n\nEarly-Bird Tuition: $80/class for the 10-week Spring session. Visit earthworkprograms.com or call 413-340-1161\n\n\n\nPath of the Otter\nSpring Sessions start March 25th and continue weekly (10 weeks) on Fridays (9 am-12 pm)\nConway\, MA\nPATH OF THE OTTER — ages 5&6Join in on a playful journey through the season as we develop nature awareness through our senses. Deepen your heart connection with your child and help to nurture your child’s longing to connect with the outdoors. A parent is welcome to stay for first class.\n\nEarly-Bird Tuition: $45/class for the 10-week Spring session. Visit earthworkprograms.com or call 413-340-1161
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/homeschool-wilderness-skills-programs-2/2022-04-22/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Plunge — Training
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April 16 & 23 @ 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM \nHilltown Land Trust is partnering with the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee to offer their annual Vernal Pool Plunge! This two-day\, in-person training event is open to anyone interested in learning about the ecology of and becoming advocates for vernal pools in Western Massachusetts\, including how to certify vernal pools. \nParticipants should commit to attending both sessions (04/16 and 04/23). This training is aimed at individuals and families (appropriate for anyone 13 and older) looking to understand these small wetlands that may be on their land or in their towns. \nAfter the two in-person field days\, participants will have the opportunity to attend weekly online sessions after April 23rd that delve into the technical side of vernal pool certification. These trainings will guide participants through the process of certifying vernal pools that are not yet certified through the state of Massachusetts. We will go over online resources such as using MassMapper and uploading vernal pool data to the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) site. \nDay 1: We will be seated inside (masks required) for a 1-hour recorded presentation followed by a Q&A with local Naturalist Charley Eiseman. After a short break\, we will move outside to a guided tour by Charley of the vernal pools on the property. We will provide clipboards\, handouts\, and reference materials. Bring waterproof knee-high boots\, comfortable hiking clothing\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, and any field notebooks you want to use. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time\, as this event will be held rain or shine! \nDay 2: Field day for participants to practice gathering the information required for vernal pool certification. Charley will be there to answer questions\, but attendees will be more independent on this day. Precise location and details will be given at the first day of the event on April 16th. We will provide clipboards\, handouts\, and reference materials. Bring waterproof knee-high boots\, comfortable hiking clothing\, bug spray\, water\, snacks\, and any field notebooks you want to use. Be sure to check the weather ahead of time\, as this event will be held rain or shine! \n  \nRegistration is required. Click here to sign up and learn more.  
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/vernal-pool-plunge-training/2022-04-23/
LOCATION:Multiple Locations Outdoors
CATEGORIES:Amphibians,Community Events,Networking,Trainings,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilltown Land Trust":MAILTO:hlt@thetrustees.org
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SUMMARY:Nature Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10:00 AM — 3:00 PM (Ongoing through April) \nAdventurous quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails at Mount Greylock State Reservation. Several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. \nThe program is self-guided\, free for all ages\, and suitable for children and families.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/nature-scavenger-hunt-6/2022-04-24/
LOCATION:Mount Greylock State Reservation
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming,Community Events
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