Indoor Storywalk: One Earth by Eileen Spinelli
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls
Outdoor StoryWalk: Spring is Here by Heidi Pross Gay
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners FallsWeek of Events
Indoor Storywalk: One Earth by Eileen Spinelli
INDOOR STORYWALK® — ONE EARTH Enjoy the indoor StoryWalk, One Earth by Eileen Spinelli, which is an open invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. Count the reasons to love the planet and ways to protect…
Outdoor StoryWalk: Spring is Here by Heidi Pross Gay
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Come to the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring a children’s picture book. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Spring is Here! by Heidi Pross Gay is for…
Earth Week Investigation Station and Indoor StoryWalk
EARTH WEEK INVESTIGATION STATION AND INDOOR STORYWALK® - ONE EARTH Join Great Falls Discovery Center at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, crafts,…
Monday, April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025 -Public Meeting: Extended Producer Responsibility Commission
Public Meeting: Extended Producer Responsibility Commission
EPRC Public Meeting Notice 4.14.2025 The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Commission is charged with making policy recommendations on specific extended producer responsibilities, approaches and other strategies for products and packaging categories including paint, mattresses, electronics, lithium-ion batteries, plastics, and other…
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025 -Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
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April 15, 2025In A Rapidly Changing World, Greenland’s Real Value Is Its Ice
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond
Tuesday Treks Get together 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 a moderately…
In A Rapidly Changing World, Greenland’s Real Value Is Its Ice
The OLLI Distinguished Speakers Series presents: In A Rapidly Changing World, Greenland’s Real Value Is Its Ice with Dr. Paul Bierman Today, Greenland and the Arctic are ground-zero for climate change as record global temperatures melt the region’s ice, snow, and…
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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April 16, 2025 -Spring Migration Bird Walk
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April 16, 2025 -Spotted Lanternfly in North America
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April 16, 2025Spring Bird Walks With Berkshire Bird Observatory
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Spring Migration Bird Walk Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey north during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving,…
Spotted Lanternfly in North America
Join North American Invasive Species Management Association for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates…
Spring Bird Walks With Berkshire Bird Observatory
Learn to find, identify and more fully appreciate our migratory and resident birds on these community bird walks. Meet other wonderful people while exploring outside together! Bring binoculars if you have them--if not, we can share. Everyone is welcome! Beginners…
Thursday, April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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April 17, 2025 -Ripples: Earth Day Walk Along the Hoosic
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April 17, 2025 -Spring Salamander & Frog Search
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April 17, 2025Recycle Smart MA – AMA About Recycling in MA
Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Join BEAT in this regular volunteer opportunity of removing invasive vines in Pittsfield's Burbank Park! Each week, we head into the woods with a group of dedicated volunteers to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the…
Ripples: Earth Day Walk Along the Hoosic
Ripples: Earth Day Walk Along the Hoosic In honoring our precious home – Earth – join Hoosic River Watershed Association in coming together to walk and talk about our concerns and hopes for the Hoosic on Thursday, April 17 from…
Spring Salamander & Frog Search
Spring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…
Recycle Smart MA – AMA About Recycling in MA
Join Recycle Smart MA for another Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA for a special Earth Month edition — April 17 at 7 p.m. ET! Not sure if your aluminum foil is recyclable? Wondering if you should replace caps or…
Friday, April 18, 2025
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April 18, 2025 -Spring Migration Bird Walk
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April 18, 2025 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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April 18, 2025 -Nice & Easy Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
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April 18, 2025 -Discover Greylock Family-Friendly Trail Hike
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Spring Migration Bird Walk Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey north during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving,…
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 Walks at Great Falls Discovery Center
NICE & EASY WALKS Start at Main Entrance. 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…
Discover Greylock Family-Friendly Trail Hike
DISCOVER GREYLOCK FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAIL HIKE For all ages. Enjoy a guided, easy-moderate, one to 2 mile, family-friendly trail hike! Look for signs of wildlife, explore seasonal changes in the forest. Dress for variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water…
Saturday, April 19, 2025
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April 19, 2025 -Birding Workshop: Warblers by Ear
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April 19, 2025 -Sheffield’s Super Roadside Clean Sweep
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April 19, 2025 -Volunteer for Earth Day: Trash Cleanup with BEAT at Burbank Park
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April 19, 2025 -Vernal Pool Exploration
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April 19, 2025 -Spring Repair Cafe at Sheep Hill
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April 19, 2025 -Signs of Spring Mindful Walk
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April 19, 2025 -Spring Amphibian Search
Birding Workshop: Warblers by Ear
Birding Workshop: Warblers By Ear When the leaves return, the small, colorful birds known as wood-warblers can be surprisingly difficult to see. Learning to recognize warbler songs is an excellent way to locate and enjoy these energetic little birds, even…
Sheffield’s Super Roadside Clean Sweep
Stop by 98 Berkshire School Road (413) 229-2549 Take Yellow Bags, or bring your own. Sign up for a section of town road. Wear sturdy gloves you can wash or recycle. Use tick repellent. Avoid poison ivy. Please place tied…
Volunteer for Earth Day: Trash Cleanup with BEAT at Burbank Park
In honor of Earth Day, BEAT and Pittsfield Parks Department invite community members to take part in a volunteer clean-up at Burbank Park this Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. A free lunch will be provided for…
Vernal Pool Exploration
Vernal pools are unique and vital breeding grounds for amphibians and a host of other fascinating creatures. They also play a critical role in supporting the larger food web. Join this Earth Day exploration (and celebration!) of a vernal pool,…
Spring Repair Cafe at Sheep Hill
You don’t have to kiss your socks goodbye. Bring them to the Spring Repair Café and have them bring you joy, again. Bring anything that can, or may, be repaired to the Spring Repair Café, a bi-annual fix-it event co-hosted…
Signs of Spring Mindful Walk
SIGNS OF SPRING MINDFUL WALK For all ages. Co-sponsored by Terra Trek NY. Part of the Mountain Mindfulness Program Series: Programs include Mindful Walks, Forest Bathing, Yoga, or Qi Gong and Tai Chi. Designed to help you de-stress and reconnect…
Spring Amphibian Search
Spring Amphibian Search at Pleasant Valley Sat. Apr. 19, 6:30PM-8:00PM Discover the incredible creatures that live on the forest floor and visit vernal pools in the spring. At this all-outdoor program, Mass Audubon will introduce you to local amphibian life…
Sunday, April 20, 2025
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