Attracting butterflies to your yard with native plants is a rewarding way to support local wildlife, increase the ecological value of your property and connect with the natural world. Led by Duncan Himmelman on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon,…
Join Massachusetts Pollinator Network for a presentation revealing the caterpillars whose ecosystems we inhabit and our role as neighbors, stewards, and champions of these incredible insects. We live surrounded by a world shaped by insects and few are more charismatic…
The gardens and trails on the grounds of Chesterwood provide more than just a look into the history of the Berkshires: they also make excellent places to view birds, butterflies and other animals that depend on the same plants we…
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…
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…
Help remove an invasive plant that threatens the small native plants found in our forests' understory and contribute to an ongoing study of rare Berkshire butterflies! Join us for a meaningful volunteer event focused on removing invasive garlic mustard and…
Join us for the March 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event, where Jessica Duffy will discuss two rare butterfly species found in the Berkshires: the Veined White (Pieris napi oleracea) and the West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis). Jessica will review the…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and local butterfly enthusiast Doug Lister for a leisurely butterflying experience in search of our late summer Lepidopteran neighbors. The group will walk a slow-paced, ~1.5 mile loop to the top of Sheep Hill to look…
Pollinator Garden by the pond at the Spruces Join Bee Friendly Williamstown to learn about the pollinator plantings at The Spruces, and pick up a few tips for your home garden, too. There is always work to do weeding, tidying…
Welcome 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…