Week of Events
Self-Guided Walk: Eerie Ecology
Explore the spooky side of nature this October with Eerie Ecology at The Boulders in Dalton! Learn about the bewitching biodiversity of Massachusetts along the 0.5-mile Heart Healthy Loop. Panels along the trail will highlight the fascinating—and eerie!—plants and wildlife found…
Monday, October 13, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
-
October 15, 2025Understanding PFAS Together: Tribal Voices and Risk Communication
-
October 15, 2025 -Volunteer Opportunity: Rain Garden Work Parties
-
October 15, 2025 -Berkshire Green Drinks – “Grassroots Data Collection for Advocacy” with Arianna Collins, Nick Russo, and Brittany Ebeling
-
October 15, 2025 -Beneficial Bats at The Mount
Understanding PFAS Together: Tribal Voices and Risk Communication
Join Sources, Transport, Exposure & Effects of PFAS (STEEP) and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe as they discuss the unique challenges PFAS poses for Tribal communities and culturally informed risk communication strategies. Learn from featured speakers Jason Steiding (Natural Resources Director,…
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…
Berkshire Green Drinks – “Grassroots Data Collection for Advocacy” with Arianna Collins, Nick Russo, and Brittany Ebeling
You may be familiar with the terms citizen or community science, but what does that look like in practice? How does this data collection lead to better environmental advocacy? Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Hoosic River Watershed Association, and Berkshire…
Beneficial Bats at The Mount
Bats are among the most misunderstood animals, but they play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and human health. Look and listen for bats - the only flying mammals - and other nocturnal wildlife as you explore the forests,…
Thursday, October 16, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, October 17, 2025
-
October 17, 2025 -All Persons Trail Opening Celebration at Pleasant Valley
-
October 17, 2025Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue
All Persons Trail Opening Celebration at Pleasant Valley
Be part of a milestone moment at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary! Join the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Pike’s Pond All Persons Trail—a welcoming space designed so everyone, of every age and ability, can experience the beauty of nature in…
Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue
The West Stockbridge Historical Society Presents Slow Wood: Having Our Forest and Cutting it, Too with Brian Donahue Professor Brian Donahue presents a radical approach to healing the relationship between humans and forests through responsible, sustainable use of our local Berkshire…
Saturday, October 18, 2025
-
October 18, 2025Pittsfield State Forest Volunteer Day
-
October 18, 2025 -Notchview Tree Planting
-
October 18, 2025 -Seed Saving Workshop
-
October 18, 2025 -Lenox Fix-It Fair
Pittsfield State Forest Volunteer Day
Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for painting and light trail work at Pittsfield State Forest. Tools will be provided! Volunteers are asked to bring their own gloves if they have them. A limited supply will be available to those who don't. Please also…
Notchview Tree Planting
Notchview needs planting hands! Come plant Oak seedlings to restore and preserve the Westfield Watershed. For more information and to RSVP, email kconlin@thetrustees.org DATES: Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19 TIME: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM LOCATION: Notchview, 83 Old…
Seed Saving Workshop
Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. This workshop will cover how to identify mature seeds, how to prepare them for saving, and how to store them…
Lenox Fix-It Fair
Bring any household items, including clothing to be sewn or mended, small appliances, or other stuff needing to be fixed to the Fix-It Fair on Saturday at the Lenox Community Center (65 Walker St.). From 1 to 4pm community Volunteers will lend a…
Sunday, October 19, 2025
No events on this day.