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 27, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025 -Trip Around October Mountain
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October 28, 2025 -Native Plants in an Unlikely Place: Experiments with Tough Plants in a Tough Place
Trip Around October Mountain
Join Tom Hoffman for a "Trip Around October Mountain, the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Learn about the terrain, history, and scenic locations from the comfort of your chair in the auditorium of the Berkshire Auditorium This free program is…
Native Plants in an Unlikely Place: Experiments with Tough Plants in a Tough Place
Dawn Burau, from Wild Indigo Gardening, will share her experiences growing native plants in a Somerville, MA yard. Her backyard is covered in pavement and abuts the neighbor’s yard near a chain-link fence. Between the pavement and the fence is…
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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October 29, 2025 -Virtual Firefly Symposium: Science, Conservation, and Education
Virtual Firefly Symposium: Science, Conservation, and Education
Join the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free, three-day virtual symposium on firefly research and conservation in the United States and Canada. Each day of the symposium will consist of a three-hour webinar with about six presentations and…
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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October 30, 2025 -Canoe Meadows Community Garden Clean-up
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October 30, 2025 -Capturing the Perennial Plant Phenotype
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October 30, 2025 -Virtual Firefly Symposium: Science, Conservation, and Education
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October 30, 2025 -Environmental Justice Council Meeting: Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act and Mass Save Updates
Canoe Meadows Community Garden Clean-up
Help close the Community Gardens for the winter season, by removing water lines, plot markers, and plant materials. Meet at Community Garden entrance at approx. 350 Williams Street. Tools for the tasks will be provided. Bring your own gloves and…
Capturing the Perennial Plant Phenotype
On Thursday, October 30 @ 11am ET, join Cary Institute for a virtual scientific seminar by Dr. Allison Miller, Saint Louis University. Perennial plants are primary components of both natural and agricultural ecosystems. This presentation highlights ongoing work to dissect…
Virtual Firefly Symposium: Science, Conservation, and Education
Join the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation for a free, three-day virtual symposium on firefly research and conservation in the United States and Canada. Each day of the symposium will consist of a three-hour webinar with about six presentations and…
Environmental Justice Council Meeting: Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act and Mass Save Updates
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting on October 30, 2025 at 6:30 pm (EST). Council members will be discussing the Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act…
Friday, October 31, 2025
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October 31, 2025Konkapot River Restoration Planting Day
Konkapot River Restoration Planting Day
Join Trout Unlimited for an afternoon of planting at a unique stream restoration site in New Marlborough. At this site in New Marlborough, Trout Unlimited, with support from many partners, completed a long-awaited project that restores stream habitat and structure…
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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November 1, 2025 -Chainsaw Skills Workshop for Beginners
Chainsaw Skills Workshop for Beginners
Led by expert arborists Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll and Bear LeVangie, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to use a chainsaw safely and effectively on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop is perfect for beginners or those with…
Sunday, November 2, 2025
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November 2, 2025 -Chainsaw Skills Workshop Level 2
Chainsaw Skills Workshop Level 2
If you’ve already taken a chainsaw safety course and are comfortable with the basics, this workshop is designed to help you build confidence and take your skills to the next level. Ideal for the part-time chainsaw operator, this hands-on course…