Week of Events
Monday, May 5, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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May 6, 2025 -Ripples: PFAS and Plastics in Our Lives and Waterways
Ripples: PFAS and Plastics in Our Lives and Waterways
Ripples: PFAS and Plastics in Our Lives and Waterways PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic toxic “forever” chemicals found in a variety of household and industry products and they are in the environment and in our lives. In this…
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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May 7, 2025 -Dam Busters 201: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration
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May 7, 2025 -Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
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May 7, 2025Spring Bird Walks With Berkshire Bird Observatory
Dam Busters 201: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration
Dam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration Massachusetts is a leader in wetlands restoration, including dam removals. The regulatory permitting system for working in rivers and wetlands is complex and was designed to limit development impacts. Efforts are…
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…
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, May 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025 -Volunteer with BEAT: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
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May 9, 2025 -Tree Giveaway – Earth Day Celebration
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May 9, 2025 -Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup
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…
Tree Giveaway – Earth Day Celebration
Berkshire Botanical Garden is celebrating Earth Day! Join BBG's Horticulture Team on Sunday, May 4 from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. for Spring Fest, as well as Ron Kujawski on Friday, May 9 from noon to 6 p.m. for Plant Sale and receive a…
Downtown Pittsfield Cleanup
Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host the Annual Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup on Friday, May 9, 12 to 4 pm. Early check-in/pick-up of trash bags will be available starting at 10 am. Individuals, small groups, and corporate teams are welcomed. The…
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025 -Volunteer: Help Restore Habitat for Rare Berkshire Butterflies
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May 10, 2025 -Free Tree Identification Walk at Pelham Lake Park
Volunteer: Help Restore Habitat for Rare Berkshire Butterflies
Help remove an invasive plant that threatens the small native plants found in our forests' understory and contribute to an ongoing study of rare Berkshire butterflies! Join us for a meaningful volunteer event focused on removing invasive garlic mustard and…
Free Tree Identification Walk at Pelham Lake Park
Join BEAT for this free tree identification walk at Rowe's Pelham Lake Park on Saturday, May 10, at 10:00 AM. This informative and engaging event will last approximately an hour and a half and involve slow-paced stops. Participants will be…
Sunday, May 11, 2025
No events on this day.