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, March 3, 2025
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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March 5, 2025 -Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
These are monthly drop-in, informal meetings for participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work, share projects, ask questions, and exchange knowledge, ideas, and updates. Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a home gardener, work…
Thursday, March 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, March 7, 2025
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March 7, 2025 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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March 7, 2025 -Discover Greylock Hike
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March 7, 2025 -Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
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March 7, 2025 -Big Night for Beginners: First Friday 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…
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.…
Big Night for Beginners: First Friday at Great Falls Discovery Center
Every First Friday of the Month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. On a mild, rainy night in early Spring, thousands of frogs, toads, and salamanders move across Massachusetts to reach their vernal pools and start…
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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March 8, 2025 -Celebrate Maple Sugaring Season
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March 8, 2025 -Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
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March 8, 2025 -Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up: Berkshire Destinations
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.…
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…
Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up: Berkshire Destinations
Mt. Greylock Photography Group Meet-Up: "Berkshire Destinations" with Photographer Chris Butler, Discover the amazing locations of Berkshire County's wondrous natural, cultural and recreational landmarks and join local photographer Chris Butler for a photographic slide show that explores a vast range…
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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March 9, 2025 -Nature Scavenger Hunt
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March 9, 2025 -Cabin Fever Story Time
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March 9, 2025 -Nature Walk: Tracking, Signs of Spring
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March 9, 2025 -Hoffmann Bird Club Game Day: Wingspan
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…
Cabin Fever Story Time
Stop by the Mount Greylock Visitor Center and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Relax by a cozy hearth fire for an entertaining 90 minutes loaded with amazing tales of Mount Greylock. Join Park Interpreter and folklore enthusiast Mike as…
Nature Walk: Tracking, Signs of Spring
Take a closer look at our local flora and fauna on this collaborative nature walk between Williamstown Rural Lands and The Trustees. Explore the ecology of the meadow, woodland, and summit areas at the Trustees' Mountain Meadow Preserve, where participants…
Hoffmann Bird Club Game Day: Wingspan
Back by popular demand! Join the Hoffmann Bird Club for an afternoon of playing the board game Wingspan at BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center! Table space is limited; RSVP on the bird club's website if you would like to…