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 30, 2025
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June 30, 2025 -Springfield Community Clean Energy Meeting
Springfield Community Clean Energy Meeting
https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Springfield-Community-Meeting-Flyer.pdf Springfield Community Meeting on the Clean Energy Transformation hosted by Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation Come learn about Massachusetts’s clean energy plan from Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation and provide your input! Presentation: 20…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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July 1, 2025 -Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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July 2, 2025 -Volunteer Opportunity: Rain Garden Work Parties
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…
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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July 3, 2025 -Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
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July 3, 2025 -Bird Banding Demonstrations with Berkshire Bird Observatory
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July 3, 2025 -Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River
Morning Meditative Walks on the Riverfront Trail
Join Great Barrington Land Conservancy for a silent group stroll along the Housatonic in the fresh air, before the heat of the day. In this early hour, we can hear the birdsong and the sounds of the river and, in…
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…
Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River
Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River The evening is a great time to look for wildlife. Explore the rich wetlands of the Housatonic Valley Wildlife Management Area at a leisurely pace in the hours before dusk. After paddling a short…
Friday, July 4, 2025
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Saturday, July 5, 2025
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July 5, 2025 -Nature Inspired Tai Chi
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July 5, 2025 -Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
Nature Inspired Tai Chi
Nature Inspired Tai Chi Unwind your mind, refresh your energy and step into a new level of calm with a guided Tai Chi flow and forest bathing experience at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary. Feel inspired by the unique ecosystems around…
Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
The historic Pike's Pond is a year-round wildlife hotspot made accessible to everyone through Pleasant Valley's All Persons Trail. Search for signs of resident wildlife including beavers, songbirds, deer, ducks, herons, squirrels, chipmunks, fish, frogs, salamanders and more. You'll also…
Sunday, July 6, 2025
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July 6, 2025 -Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen
Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen
Experience the sights and sounds of nocturnal wildlife with a naturalist at Greylock Glen. Learn about fireflies and how best to view or gently catch and release these mystical glowing lights of summer. Take a short walk on the gentle…