Week of Events
Self-Guided StoryWalk
Enjoy a short walk through the woods while reading The Hike by Alison Farrell. The Hike is a plucky and sweet adventure story about three intrepid young female explorers who set out to conquer the outdoors in their local forest. The Hike celebrates how…
Monday, June 23, 2025
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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June 25, 2025 -Discover Greylock Pollinator Program
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June 25, 2025 -Volunteer Opportunity: Rain Garden Work Parties
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June 25, 2025 -EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting
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June 25, 2025 -Lightning Bug Light Show at The Mount
Discover Greylock Pollinator Program
Discover Greylock Pollinator Programs, Wednesday, June 11th, 18th and 25th, 10:00am - 11:30pm. Guided pollinator walks with a Park Interpreter that will share insights into a wide range of pollinator species and habitat. Dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy…
Volunteer Opportunity: Rain Garden Work Parties
Volunteers Needed! Help keep Pittsfield's rain gardens beautiful! Pittsfield has 10 rain gardens on North Street with a few more scattered throughout the city. These rain gardens allow the stormwater from the streets and sidewalks to infiltrate and be cleaned…
EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting
EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting The public are invited to the next Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council meeting about the remediation of the Housatonic River that will be virtual on June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00…
Lightning Bug Light Show at The Mount
Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes…
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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June 26, 2025 -Birds & Activities at Arrowhead
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June 26, 2025 -Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
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June 26, 2025 -Mountain Mindfulness: Qigong with Jala
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June 26, 2025 -Accelerating the Pace of Wetlands Restoration
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June 26, 2025 -Evening Firefly Watch at Greylock Glen
Birds & Activities at Arrowhead
Join the Berkshire Museum, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, and The Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead for some avian-themed fun! The Berkshire Museum will be providing hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy while BBO conducts bird banding…
Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
Bird banding at Arrowhead allows visitors an up-close opportunity to see birds and watch the process of bird banding. Bird banding allows researchers the opportunity to study a wide array of wild birds in their natural habitat. Arrowhead’s woods, fields, and…
Mountain Mindfulness: Qigong with Jala
FREE and open to all ages. Come Discover Inner Peace and Vitality! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Mount Greylock, while rejuvenating your mind, body, and spirit. Most Qi Gong movement can be done from a chair so please, don’t…
Accelerating the Pace of Wetlands Restoration
Although coastal and inland wetlands are now protected from most forms of development, historic impacts continue to degrade these systems, affecting water quality, flood resilience, fish passage, and ecosystem health. The scope of need is large – in Massachusetts alone…
Evening Firefly Watch at Greylock Glen
Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. After a presentation about the unique lives of these diverse insects, take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing…
Friday, June 27, 2025
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June 27, 2025 -Evening Firefly Watch
Evening Firefly Watch
Experience a magical summer firefly light show with Nicaela Haig of Mass Audubon as you learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies and view their ephemeral glowing light on Friday, June 27 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. After a…
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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June 28, 2025 -Guided Hike: Bee Hill and Flora’s Glen via the Fitch Trail
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June 28, 2025 -Tree Identification Walk at The Clark, Williamstown
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June 28, 2025 -LGBTQ+ Pride Hike
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June 28, 2025 -Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
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June 28, 2025 -Family Friendly Bike Ride on the Rail Trail
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June 28, 2025 -Firefly Night at Sheep Hill
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June 28, 2025 -Firefly Night
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June 28, 2025 -Lightning Bug Light Show at Greylock Glen
Guided Hike: Bee Hill and Flora’s Glen via the Fitch Trail
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for a 4-mile, moderately strenuous climb through the meadow at Sheep Hill to the woods of Bee Hill, viewing some spectacular groves of sugar maples and hemlock along the way. Visit this link for more information…
Tree Identification Walk at The Clark, Williamstown
BEAT's Programs Director, Chelsey Simmons, will lead a free tree identification walk at The Clark Art Institute's grounds and walking trails in Williamstown on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 AM. This informative and engaging walk will last approximately two hours…
LGBTQ+ Pride Hike
Mass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to offer a guided hike at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families, this hike will…
Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…
Family Friendly Bike Ride on the Rail Trail
Explore the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail with a State Park Interpreter (or two) from Mount Greylock State Reservation and discover many of the amazing natural and cultural features found along this popular recreational trail. Look for signs of wildlife and railroad…
Firefly Night at Sheep Hill
Enjoy the magic of the fireflies at Sheep Hill on a Saturday night! This annual favorite, open to all, is a good excuse for kids to stay up late, just this once. And for adults to enjoy some fun. Flying…
Firefly Night
Join Williamstown Rural Lands for an evening hike at Sheep Hill for stories, crafts and observations on the magic of fireflies and summer nights. Visit this link for more information. DATE: Saturday, June 28 TIME: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM…
Lightning Bug Light Show at Greylock Glen
Experience a magical summer light show with your family and learn how best to view or gently catch and release fireflies! After a short presentation, we'll take an evening walk in the meadows for firefly viewing while keeping our eyes…
Sunday, June 29, 2025
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June 29, 2025 -Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Tom Ball Mountain Reserve Opening Weekend
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council in celebrating the grand opening of the Tom Ball Mountain Reserve and the brand new Longview Loop Trail! This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off summer, complete with tunes, trail activities, sweet…