Great Hall Exhibit: On the Ground and in the Air and in Between
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
Week of Events
Great Hall Exhibit: On the Ground and in the Air and in Between
Artist, Amy Dawn Kotel’s exhibit asks: “What do we see and how do we perceive our earth and all who dwell here?” See beauty and strangeness from different angles. DATE: Tuesday, January 23 - Friday, February 23 LOCATION: Great Falls…
Wildlife Signs and Tree Bark/Señales de fauna y corteza de árbol
Follow the signs along the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Each sign shares interesting and fun information to engage in observation and discovery! This is offered in English and Español. The self-guided Easy Naturalist: Wildlife Sign and Tree Bark walk will be…
Monday, February 5, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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February 6, 2024 -Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
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February 6, 2024 -ESI: Book Group – Christian Cooper’s “Better Living Through Birding”
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February 6, 2024 -Energy Efficient Homebuilding and Retrofitting Workshop
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in February to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week you'll discover new…
ESI: Book Group – Christian Cooper’s “Better Living Through Birding”
Many of us are familiar with one fateful moment in Christian Cooper’s life, thanks to a short video he filmed on the morning of May 25, 2020, while he was birding in Central Park. That video depicts a white woman…
Energy Efficient Homebuilding and Retrofitting Workshop
Energy Efficient Homebuilding & Retrofitting Workshop on February 6th Egremont, MA -- The Egremont Green Committee invites area residents to attend a climate action webinar on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The free, virtual event, entitled “Eergy…
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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February 7, 2024 -Senior Snowshoes
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February 7, 2024Dam Busters 101: Assessing Local Impacts Both Historic and Indigenous
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February 7, 2024 -Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
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February 7, 2024 -Meadowmaking for Beginners
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February 7, 2024 -Community Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Senior Snowshoes
Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures on a series of senior snowshoe treks. Attend for a one-to-three mile snowshoe (or hike if there is not enough snow cover). This event in the series will be held at…
Dam Busters 101: Assessing Local Impacts Both Historic and Indigenous
Learn about assessing local impacts from a historic and indigenous perspective. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles River Watershed Association, is pleased to present a series of monthly, lunchtime webinars on a…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
A new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Meadowmaking for Beginners
Part of Grow Native Massachusetts' Evenings with Experts series Meadow-style plantings are becoming increasingly popular, particularly as an alternative to the lawns that cover tens of millions of acres in the U.S. Our turf monocultures have many detrimental environmental impacts,…
Community Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Join Berkshire Botanical Garden and the Stockbridge Library for an engaging "community read" on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “Braiding Sweetgrass.” A discussion will be held in person at the Stockbridge Library on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.…
Thursday, February 8, 2024
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February 8, 2024 -Wild by Design: From Bombs to Biodiversity – Williams Faculty Lecture Series
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February 8, 2024 -LEARN! All About Beavers
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February 8, 2024 -Adams Bridge Replacement Virtual Hearing
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February 8, 2024 -Looking Closely: Connections Between Art and Science
Wild by Design: From Bombs to Biodiversity – Williams Faculty Lecture Series
Given the biodiversity and climate crises, many wild species will not survive without acts of human care. What should that care look like? Can wild nature be designed? Which environmental harms are truly irreversible, and how can ecological restoration be…
LEARN! All About Beavers
Join this BNRC-hosted online event with MassWildlife Biologist Nathan Buckhout to learn about the life history of beavers in Massachusetts and their past and current statuses. Nathan will touch on human-beaver conflict and some of the laws surrounding beaver management…
Adams Bridge Replacement Virtual Hearing
https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dot-hwy-dph-flyer-adams-2.8.24.pdf Virtual design public hearing on replacement of bridge No. A-04-038 in the Town of Adams; register here to participate via the internet: www.mass.gov/orgs/highway-division/events This is an opportunity for the public to learn about the proposed replacement of the Quality St. bridge…
Looking Closely: Connections Between Art and Science
Look closely at the inherent beauty of nature’s microscopic world to see the interplay between art and science. We’ll take a deep dive into some microscopic structures found in nature, such as feathers and pollen attached to native bees, and…
Friday, February 9, 2024
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February 9, 2024 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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February 9, 2024 -Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Porcupines
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February 9, 2024 -Mindfulness Forest Walk
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February 9, 2024 -Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center – Porcupines
Learn more about the wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. This program will be all about ducks and includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. For ages 3-6, accompanied…
Mindfulness Forest Walk
Free for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Space is limited, pre-registration required…
Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.…
Saturday, February 10, 2024
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February 10, 2024 -Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
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February 10, 2024 -Where are all the Animals Hiding?
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February 10, 2024 -Beaver Habitat Hike
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February 10, 2024 -Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up
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February 10, 2024 -Snowshoe Hike at Dyken Pond
Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
Starting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Where are all the Animals Hiding?
For ages 3–6 and up with a parent or guardian. How do animals stay snug and warm for winter? Investigate hidden winter animal homes through stories, crafts, and activities. Meet in the Great Hall. Weather permitting, there may be outside…
Beaver Habitat Hike
Wildlife camera expert Sally Naser will share tips and tricks about how to document the incredible diversity of animals found among beaver ponds and wetlands. BNRC’s Charlotte Hood will talk about the essential role beavers play in creating healthy, resilient ecosystems.…
Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up
Open to all ages. All interest and skill levels are welcome! For everyone who loves nature and the opportunity to photograph the beauty of mountain landscapes! Locations vary. Bring your camera, cellphone or tablet. Children must be accompanied by an…
Snowshoe Hike at Dyken Pond
Hike or snowshoe (depending on conditions) along the shoreline of Dyken Pond in search of animal tracks. All ages welcome that can hike 1 mile. Free snowshoe loans available for youth with accompanying adult. Adult rentals available for $5 per…
Sunday, February 11, 2024
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February 11, 2024 -Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up
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February 11, 2024 -Early Bird Spotting for Families
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February 11, 2024 -Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife
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February 11, 2024 -Cabin Fever Story Time at Mount Greylock
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February 11, 2024 -Foods, Farms, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Series
Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up
First meeting! Eastern hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like hemlock woolly adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands on as they begin a community science survey of hemlock health on local public properties.…
Early Bird Spotting for Families
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes in searching for returning birds and other signs of the coming spring! Some binoculars will be provided and if there is enough snow, there will also be snowshoes available for adults and…
Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife
For all ages. Make Valentines to give to the ones you love, keep for yourself, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist— all in honor of your favorite animal. Meet at the Welcome Desk. DATE: Saturday, February 11 TIME: 10:00…
Cabin Fever Story Time at Mount Greylock
For all ages. Join Park Interpreter Mike by a warm fire for an entertaining hour of tall tales and remarkable legends from Mount Greylock’s past. Stop by, sit awhile, and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Hot cocoa provided. DATES:…
Foods, Farms, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Series
Films for teens and adults. Hear directly from those who are a part of local food systems and agriculture in our region. Meet in the Great Hall. Sunday, February. 11, 2:00—3:30 p.m. — Root, Hog, or Die by Rawn Fulton and Newbold…