Berkshire Botanical Garden
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Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 87th annual Harvest Festival
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MADates: October 8–9, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road (intersection of Routes 102 and 183), Stockbridge, Mass. The Harvest Festival will include continuous family entertainment; a giant tag sale featuring repurposed,…
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Harvest Festival 2023
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAMark your calendars for the Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these two days, the 24-acre Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of…
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Harvest Festival 2023
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAMark your calendars for the Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During these two days, the 24-acre Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of…
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Community Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Stockbridge Library 46 Main St., Stockbridge, MAJoin Berkshire Botanical Garden and the Stockbridge Library for an engaging "community read" on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “Braiding Sweetgrass.” A discussion will be held in person at the Stockbridge Library on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.…
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Composting Workshop at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAJoin Berkshire Botanical Garden student and composting instructor Linda Murray on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, for a workshop on the basics of vermiculture and how to maintain a compost bin. At the end of the session, students…
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Evening Firefly Watch at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAExperience a magical summer firefly light show on Friday, June 28 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Learn about the lives and habitat needs of fireflies, and view their ephemeral glowing light. After a brief indoor introduction, take a twilight stroll…
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Wild Edibles with Russ Cohen
Housatonic River Walk Great Barrington, MAHosted by Berkshire Botanical Garden. Join Russ Cohen at River Walk, a project of Great Barrington Land Conservancy, for a walk focusing on edible native plant species, including species that you might like to plant in your yard. Russ will…
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BBG Family Fridays: Tom Tyning
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAJoin Berkshire Botanical Garden to inspire curiosity about the natural world and promote a deeper connection to our Berkshire landscape through workshops, demonstrations and hands-on experiences for the young and young at heart. On July 19, from 11 a.m. to…
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“The Lost Bird Project” Film and Discussion
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MANew Day Films presents “The Lost Bird Project,” a film on sculptor Todd McGrain and the outdoor sculptures he created to memorialize five extinct North American bird species on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. After the film, learn from…
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Caterpillar Lab at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAWelcome to the world of caterpillars! The Caterpillar Lab provides the opportunity for visitors at Berkshire Botanical Garden to follow the ever-changing lives of these wondrous creatures. The Lab’s professional education staff can teach you about caterpillar biology and help…
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Caterpillar Lab: Caterpillar Walk
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAThe Caterpillar Lab is moving in at Berkshire Botanical Garden, and while the exhibit will be full of their munching critters and offer lots to explore, the real story is the one going on outside the exhibit in the gardens…
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Caterpillar Lab at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAWelcome to the world of caterpillars! The Caterpillar Lab provides the opportunity for visitors at Berkshire Botanical Garden to follow the ever-changing lives of these wondrous creatures. The Lab’s professional education staff can teach you about caterpillar biology and help…
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Caterpillar Lab: Moth Lighting
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAAre you curious about the nighttime visitors to your backyard porch light, or those moths tapping on your window in the evening? Join The Caterpillar Lab on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 to 11 p.m. for an evening exploration of…
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Caterpillar Lab at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAWelcome to the world of caterpillars! The Caterpillar Lab provides the opportunity for visitors at Berkshire Botanical Garden to follow the ever-changing lives of these wondrous creatures. The Lab’s professional education staff can teach you about caterpillar biology and help…
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Asters and Goldenrods at Berkshire Botanical Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAThe many kinds of goldenrods and asters are a visually striking and ubiquitous feature of our late summer and fall landscapes. However, since many of them look much alike, they can be a challenge to identify. This class, led by Ted…
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Overwintering Your Garden
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAFall doesn’t have to mean a final goodbye! In the North we have a short growing season, but winter shouldn’t rob us of the tender plants we love best. Some make happy houseplants, while others can sleep in a dark…
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The Art of Saving Birds
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAJoin Jennifer Tafe, director of the Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) to learn about the history of Mass Audubon’s mission to prevent bird extinction during the 19th century, and see how they continue to inspire their art collection on Friday,…
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Eco Gardening Plain and Simple
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MAEco-friendly gardening works with nature not against it. Join Duncan Himmelman on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon, to gain insights into the various steps involved in becoming a more environmentally friendly gardener, including planting for pollinators, conserving water, giving…
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10th Annual Ecological Gardening Symposium: Rooted in Place
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MARooted in Place will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Berkshire Botanical Garden. Theme: Pollutants and Climate: Hopeful Applications in Berkshire County We need acts of restoration, not only for polluted waters and…
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February Family Friday: The Superpowers of Winter Birds
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MACome to Berkshire Botanical Garden for a Winter Family Friday where you will enjoy MASS Audubon's The Superpowers of Winter Birds on Friday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to noon. Have you seen any birds around you that never flew south for…