Week of Events
Family Self-Guided Storywalk/Cuentacuentos familiar autoguiado
Animals are all around us. While we may not often see them, we can see signs that they have been there. Some signs might be simple footprints in snow or mud (tracks) and other signs include chewed or scratched bark,…
Monday, February 24, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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February 25, 2025 -Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
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February 25, 2025 -DCR Pittsfield Complex Resource Management Plans Public Meeting
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February 25, 2025 -Deciding Your Land’s Future – Landowner Webinar Series: Protecting Your Legacy Through Conservation-based Estate Planning
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February 25, 2025 -Massachusetts Pollinator Network: Municipal Reforestation Bill: What It Is & How You Can Help
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
It's February and there is finally some good snow on the ground. Join Len Tremblay at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center and get that blood flowing with a good trek through the winter woods. Hikes will start at the Center…
DCR Pittsfield Complex Resource Management Plans Public Meeting
https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DCR-Pittsfield-Complex-RMP-Public-Meeting-Invitation.pdf The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is holding an informational meeting and public listening session on the preparation of Resource Management Plans (RMPs) for the following locations in DCR’s Pittsfield Complex: Ashmere Lake State Park; Balance Rock State…
Deciding Your Land’s Future – Landowner Webinar Series: Protecting Your Legacy Through Conservation-based Estate Planning
Landowner Webinar Series: Protecting Your Legacy Through Conservation-based Estate Planning Your land provides tremendous benefit to you and the public. This free webinar series will help you decide the future of your land and take steps to formalize a conservation-based estate plan…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network: Municipal Reforestation Bill: What It Is & How You Can Help
MAPN PRESENTATION: Municipal Reforestation Bill: What It Is & How You Can Help Marilyn Ray Smith, Steven Nutter, David Meshoulam, and Renée Scott, Massachusetts Community Tree Coalition The Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts free monthly presentations by experts in a wide…
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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February 26, 2025 -The Fascinating Cape Cod Whimbrel Hosted by Liana DiNunzio
The Fascinating Cape Cod Whimbrel Hosted by Liana DiNunzio
Join The Small Sit, Manomet’s bite-sized virtual science series, each month to learn about the wonders of why birds migrate, the importance of river herring in coastal food webs, and so much more! Learn the fascinating details of a Cape Cod…
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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February 27, 2025 -Qi Gong/Tai Chi
Qi Gong/Tai Chi
Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Qi Gong/Tai Chi For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guide Jeanne. Enhance overall optimal health and longevity. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable, appropriate winter…
Friday, February 28, 2025
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February 28, 2025 -Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
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February 28, 2025 -Winter Tree Identification Hike
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February 28, 2025 -Discover Greylock Hike
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February 28, 2025 -Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
Kidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 2/14: Porcupines; 2/21: Winter Birds; 2/28: Beavers, 10:30—11:30 a.m. Learn more about wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends…
Winter Tree Identification Hike
For ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or…
Discover Greylock Hike
Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATE: Fridays…
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 along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.…
Saturday, March 1, 2025
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March 1, 2025 -Gardening on the Wild Side: 2025 Mad Gardeners Symposium
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March 1, 2025 -Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
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March 1, 2025 -Family Friendly Winter Walk
Gardening on the Wild Side: 2025 Mad Gardeners Symposium
Featuring talks by: Nancy Lawson—How to (Gently) Fight Plants with Plants: Enlisting Native Plants to Crowd Out Introduced Species The author, naturalist, and founder of Humane Gardener Nancy Lawson will show us how to enlist native plants to help reclaim…
Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
Ben leads a weekly bird walk right in the town of Great Barrington, in collaboration with The Great Barrington Land Conservancy. Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our winter resident birds on these community birds walks. Bring binoculars if…
Family Friendly Winter Walk
Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Family Friendly Winter Walk For all ages. A gentle guided forest walk to invite present moment awareness, reduce stress, and gain inspiration by incorporating elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Suitable for all skill levels. Dress…
Sunday, March 2, 2025
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March 2, 2025 -Nature Scavenger Hunt
Nature Scavenger Hunt
For children and families. Adventurous self-guided quests invite you to search for natural treasures along park trails and inside the Visitor Center. There are several “seek and find” scavenger hunts for different ages and skill levels. DATES: Sundays TIME: 10:00…