• Spring Wildflower Exploration on Pleasant Valley’s All Persons Trail

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Spring Wildflower Exploration on Pleasant Valley’s All Persons Trail Search the meadows and woodlands for blooming wildflowers and other signs of spring as we enjoy a leisurely outing in the warm sunshine. Learn to use guidebooks and smartphone apps to…

  • Spring Migration Bird Walk

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Spring Migration Bird Walk Learn tips to find and identify birds on their journey north during this casual, beginner-friendly walk. The site of each walk features a mix of habitats that make them ideal for spotting species that are arriving,…

  • Pleasant Valley Spring Clean-Up

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Spend your morning helping Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary get ready for the busy spring and summer seasons as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will work to trim trails, install bog bridges, straighten fences, clean and organize the…

  • Spring Salamander & Frog Search

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Spring Salamander & Frog Search Spotted salamanders and wood frogs spend their days under logs, stones, and other forest-floor objects, venturing out only on cool, moist evenings. Venture into woods and wetlands to search with your family for these fascinating…

  • Butterflies and Blooms at Edith Wharton Park

    Edith Wharton Park Laurel Lake Road, Lenox, MA

    The open meadows of Edith Wharton Park, situated near the wetlands and forests around Laurel Lake and The Mount, make it a great place to look for butterflies and other flower-loving insects. Walk will move slowly along the unsurfaced, grassy…

  • Rescue Raptors From Rodenticides

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    Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon's Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…

  • 2025 Wild Thing 5k/10k Race & Walk

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    Ready, set, GO! Lace up your running shoes and hit the trails for one of the most scenic races in the Berkshires! Wild Thing takes you through the stunning forests and rolling carriage roads of Kennedy Park, starting and finishing…

  • Butterfly Identification Through Binoculars

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    Birds are far from the only winged creatures to see at Greylock Glen! The sunny, flower-filled hills of the eastern Glen Meadow Loop provide ideal conditions to watch butterflies -- you can even watch them through binoculars as you would…

  • Lightning Bug Light Show

    Hancock Shaker Village 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA

    The evening is aglow at Hancock Shaker Village! Join Mass Audubon naturalist Nicaela Haig along the Farm and Forest Trail to look for fireflies—the poster child of summer insects. You’ll learn about their fascinating life cycle and what makes them…

  • LGBTQ+ Pride Paddle on the Housatonic River

    Woods Pond Lenox, MA

    Mass Audubon has teamed up with Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB) and the Housatonic Valley Association to lead a guided canoe trip on the Housatonic River near Wood's Pond. Open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families,…

  • Lightning Bug Light Show at The Mount

    The Mount 2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA, United States

    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…

  • Evening Firefly Watch at Greylock Glen

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    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…

  • Evening Firefly Watch

    Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MA

    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…

  • LGBTQ+ Pride Hike

    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    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…

  • Lightning Bug Light Show at Greylock Glen

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    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…

  • Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River

    Evening Paddle on the Housatonic River
    Housatonic River-Decker Boat Launch 298 New Lenox Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    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…

  • Nature Inspired Tai Chi

    Nature Inspired Tai Chi
    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    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

    Pike’s Pond Wildlife Exploration
    Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 472 West Mountain Rd, Lenox, MA, United States

    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…

  • Fireflies and Twilight Wildlife at Greylock Glen

    Greylock Glen 135 Gould Road, Adams, MA, United States

    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…

  • Moonlight Canoe Trip

    Buckley Dunton Lake Becket, MA

    Twilight is an amazing time to listen and look for wildlife. Beavers, owls, loons, and other wildlife are all possible to spot at Buckley Dunton Lake in October Mountain State Forest. We'll quietly explore the coves and inlets of this…