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 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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March 11, 2025 -Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
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March 11, 2025 -Understanding Forest Carbon and Climate Adaptation with Dr. Alexandra Kosiba
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Join Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on…
Understanding Forest Carbon and Climate Adaptation with Dr. Alexandra Kosiba
Forest ecologist, tree physiologist, and assistant professor of forestry at University of Vermont Extension Dr. Alexandra (Ali) Kosiba will present on the forest carbon cycle, northeastern forests’ role in mitigating the impacts of climate change, and how decision makers can…
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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March 12, 2025 -Dam Busters 201: Building a Dam Removal Project Team
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March 12, 2025 -Forest Bathing Walk
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March 12, 2025 -Berkshire Green Drinks: “A Tale of Two Butterflies: Two Rare Pierid Butterflies of the Berkshires and Combined Threats” with Jessica Duffy
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March 12, 2025 -Spring Lecture Series: The Unique Courtship of the American Woodcock
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March 12, 2025 -An Experiment in Lawn to Meadow Conversion: Exceeding Expectations
Dam Busters 201: Building a Dam Removal Project Team
Dam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Building a Dam Removal Project Team It takes a village to remove a dam! From initial reconnaissance to post-project monitoring, learn how to assemble the right team of people to address project coordination, coordinating community…
Forest Bathing Walk
Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Forest Bathing Walk For 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…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “A Tale of Two Butterflies: Two Rare Pierid Butterflies of the Berkshires and Combined Threats” with Jessica Duffy
Join us for the March 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event, where Jessica Duffy will discuss two rare butterfly species found in the Berkshires: the Veined White (Pieris napi oleracea) and the West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis). Jessica will review the…
Spring Lecture Series: The Unique Courtship of the American Woodcock
When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for the beautiful aerial courtship displays of this intriguing bird. At this indoor presentation, learn about the natural…
An Experiment in Lawn to Meadow Conversion: Exceeding Expectations
Sara Weaner Cooper, Executive Director, New Directions in the American Landscape Fee: Free and open to all. Grow Native Massachusetts Evenings With Experts In April of 2022, Sara and Evan Cooper moved into a new home in suburban Philadelphia with a…
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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March 13, 2025 -LEARN! Co-Existing With Coyotes
LEARN! Co-Existing With Coyotes
Join John Maguranis, a former Army veterinary technician and retired Animal Control Officer, for an engaging webinar on living with coyotes. With over 20 years of experience and a passion for wildlife advocacy, John has delivered more than 200 presentations on coyote…
Friday, March 14, 2025
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March 14, 2025 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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March 14, 2025 -Kidleidoscope Story Hour at Great Falls Discovery Center
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March 14, 2025 -Preserving Ash for the Future
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March 14, 2025 -Discover Greylock Winter Explorer’s Club Wildlife Tracking with Jim Pelletier
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March 14, 2025 -Nice and Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
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March 14, 2025 -Spring Lecture Series: The Unique Courtship of the American Woodcock
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March 14, 2025 -Climate Change, Tree Migration, and the Future of Northeastern Forests
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
Kidleidoscope Story Hour Fridays, 3/14: Spring; 3/21: Salamanders; 3/28: Frogs, 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 welcome.…
Preserving Ash for the Future
It’s not too late to preserve ash! As the Emerald Ash Borer makes its way into our forests, we have an opportunity to mitigate the loss of ash trees and help preserve ash trees for the future. Join us to…
Discover Greylock Winter Explorer’s Club Wildlife Tracking with Jim Pelletier
FREE and open to ages 8 and older. Registration is required. Join wildlife tracking expert Jim Pelletier for a fun time exploring signs of local critters. This special program offers a 1-hour slide show presentation followed by a short walk…
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.…
Spring Lecture Series: The Unique Courtship of the American Woodcock
When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for the beautiful aerial courtship displays of this intriguing bird. At this indoor presentation, learn about the natural…
Climate Change, Tree Migration, and the Future of Northeastern Forests
Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a special lecture by Dr. Angelica Patterson, a plant ecophysiologist and science communicator from Mount Holyoke College. She will explore how climate-induced shifts in the tree species that make up northeastern forests may…
Saturday, March 15, 2025
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March 15, 2025 -Winter Bird Walks with Ben Nickley
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March 15, 2025 -Winter Tree Identification Walk in Ashfield’s Belding Memorial Park
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March 15, 2025 -Sky Dance of the American Woodcock at Lime Kiln
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…
Winter Tree Identification Walk in Ashfield’s Belding Memorial Park
BEAT will lead a free winter tree identification walk at Belding Memorial Park in Ashfield on Saturday, March 15, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately 1.5 hours and will involve slow-paced stops along the way.…
Sky Dance of the American Woodcock at Lime Kiln
When the sun sets in early spring, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a "runway" for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Listen and watch for the woodcock's performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing…
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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March 16, 2025 -Nature Scavenger Hunt
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March 16, 2025 -What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months?
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March 16, 2025 -The Smell of Money Film Screening
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…
What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months?
A First Parish Forum: What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months? Speakers: Mike Barrett, author of the climate bill, is State Senator for eight Massachusetts communities: Bedford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham,…
The Smell of Money Film Screening
BIFF’S Popular Environmental Film Focus Series in Partnership with the Triplex Cinema, Presents the award-winning film THE SMELL OF MONEY directed by Shawn Bannon and Jamie Berger “A powerful film that educates, inspires, and advances the fight for environmental justice.”…