Week of Events
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, March 4, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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March 6, 2024 -Pollinator Conservation 101
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March 6, 2024 -Forest Bathing Walk
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March 6, 2024Dam Busters 101: Engineering and Design
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March 6, 2024 -Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
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March 6, 2024 -The Secret Lives of Native Bees
Pollinator Conservation 101
Learn the basics of pollinator conservation and activities you can engage in to help pollinators, like building a bee friendly garden and signing a pollinator pledge. Registration Required DATE: Wednesday, March 6 TIME: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM LOCATION: Online
Forest Bathing Walk
Open to ages 8 and older. A guided slow and intentional woodland walk to de-stress and re-connect with nature. No previous experience necessary. Dress appropriately for winter weather, wear winter boots (or snowshoes) and hiking poles. Part of the Mountain…
Dam Busters 101: Engineering and Design
We’ll go over the many steps in the design process including preliminary designs, pre-removal assessments, removal of the dam itself, and how to manage site and permit issues. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and…
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…
The Secret Lives of Native Bees
Part of Grow Native Massachusetts' Evenings With Experts series You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey.…
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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March 7, 2024 -Regenerating Bioregional Food Systems
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March 7, 2024 -Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
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March 7, 2024 -Managing for Biodiversity
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March 7, 2024 -Frank W. Benson: Artist, Ornithologist, Conservationist
Regenerating Bioregional Food Systems
Hannah McDonald, Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Education Events Manager This event is part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series Spring 2024 "Greening New England" Event recordings will be available after the talk on MCLA ENVI Youtube Presentations will be…
Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
Roads are so ubiquitous that they’re practically invisible to us, but wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of disruption. Join the Harris Center for a special evening with award-winning environmental journalist and author Ben Goldfarb as he discusses…
Managing for Biodiversity
The “little things that run the world” are in big trouble: insect populations are plummeting, and many species are headed for extinction. This insect species decline has big implications for our food systems, ecology, and biodiversity. The good news is that…
Frank W. Benson: Artist, Ornithologist, Conservationist
As a boy, Frank W. Benson spent every free moment tramping the marshes surrounding his boyhood in home in Salem, Massachusetts and sketching the birds that filled them. His first painting, at age 16, was of a snipe. Almost 70 years later,…
Friday, March 8, 2024
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March 8, 2024 -Wildlife Tracking at CHP
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March 8, 2024 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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March 8, 2024 -Nice & Easy Walk at Great Falls Discovery Center
Wildlife Tracking at CHP
Many animals remain active all winter long, and we can look for signs they leave behind in the landscape. This program will introduce you to some basic track and trail patterns you can find in snowy or muddy conditions and…
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…
Nice & Easy Walk 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, March 9, 2024
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March 9, 2024 -Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season
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March 9, 2024 -Guided Bird Walks on the Riverfront Trail with Ben Nickley
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March 9, 2024 -Winter Hike/Snowshoe
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March 9, 2024 -Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up
Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes to celebrate the New England tradition of maple sugaring at Holiday Brook Farm in Dalton. Highlights of this family-friendly event include a short hike on the farm and a fun activity.…
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…
Winter Hike/Snowshoe
Enjoy a hike around the grounds of Arrowhead, with an introduction to the site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides, and see how Mt. Greylock looks in the winter – does it really look like…
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…
Sunday, March 10, 2024
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March 10, 2024 -Cabin Fever Story Time at Mount Greylock
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:…