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Music | Other | School Events | Sports / Outdoors | The Clark | Theater | Night Life | Business NATURE JOURNALING FOR THE NEW SEASON WITH LARA TUPPER
Becket, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for this Big Read program! In this nature journaling workshop, we’ll celebrate spring and pause to consider the effects of the equinox on the body and mind. We’ll briefly circle the library grounds (weather permitting), hone our senses, and discuss methods for keeping a nature journal at home. Please bring a notebook and a pen and come prepared to go outside. Refreshments will be served! Space is limited. Registration required: bwlibrary.org/spring
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| THURSDAY - APRIL 03, 2025 |
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SUNSET BEAVER WATCH
Lenox, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Hike Pleasant Valley's trails in search of beaver families carrying out their early-spring activities.
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TREE IDENTIFICATION HIKELanesborough, 11am-12:30pm
At Mount Greylock Visitor Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. For ages 8 and up. Learn how to identify trees emerging from their winter slumber. Join DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, for a short, easy, walk for families. Dress for weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and snack. Inclement weather cancels. Space is limited, pre-register at (413) 499-4262.
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| SATURDAY - APRIL 05, 2025 |
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MINDFUL SPRING WALKLanesborough, 1:00pm-3:00pm
At Mount Greylock Visitor Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. For all ages.
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| WEDNESDAY - APRIL 09, 2025 |
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FOREST BATHING WALK Lanesborough, 1:00-2:30pm
At Mount Greylock Visitor Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. For ages 8 and up.
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AMAZING AMPHIBIANS AT THE MOUNTLenox, 6pm-9pm
Come join a nature specialist as we explore woods and wetlands in search of nocturnal spotted salamanders and wood frogs! For families and children 5-17. Dress for the weather!
Where: The Mount, Edith Wharton's Home, 2 Plunkett St. Lenox, MA 01240 Who: Families with children 5-17 Cost: Adults: Members $15, Nonmembers $20 Children: Members $7, Nonmembers $10. Pre-registration is required for this program. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child.
Tickets: https://www.edithwharton.org/event/amazing-amphibians/
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DISCOVER GREYLOCK EXPLORERS CLUBLanesborough, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Mount Greylock State Reservation 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. For ages 8 and up (siblings welcome). Enjoy a guided, easy-moderate, one to 3 mile, family-friendly trail hike! Look for signs of wildlife, explore seasonal changes in the forest. Dress for the variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and snack. Call ahead for meeting location. Inclement weather cancels. 413-499-4262
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SUNSET BEAVER WATCH
Lenox, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Hike Pleasant Valley's trails in search of beaver families carrying out their early-spring activities. Who: Adults Where: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 472 West Mt. Road, Lenox, MA 01240 Cost: Members $15, Nonmembers $20 Link to register for APRIL 11: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96306-sunset-beaver-watch For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org
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| SATURDAY - APRIL 12, 2025 |
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MOUNT GREYLOCK PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP MEET-UPLanesborough, 1:00-2:30pm
Mount Greylock State Reservation 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. All ages. For everyone who loves nature and a chance to photograph the beauty of our majestic mountain. No experience necessary. All interest and skill levels welcome. Explore the west side of Greylock. Meet at Roaring Brook Road trailhead in Williamstown. For more information call the Visitor Center. 413-499-4262
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BIRDING WITH HOFFMANN BIRD CLUB IN WILLIAMSTOWN | LEADER'S CHOICE
Williamstown, 7:30am
Join us as we look for arriving migrants at one or more hotspots in this birdy little town. The trip will consist of visiting 3-4 birdy spots with easy to moderate walking on grass or gravel paths, or along the roadsides.
Meet at the Williamstown Public Library, 1095 Main Street at the intersection of Routes 2 and 7.
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| WEDNESDAY - APRIL 16, 2025 |
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SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK
Adams, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Look for birds that are arriving or passing through at this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk. For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org
WHO: Adults
WHERE: Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, Gould Road, Adams, MA 01220
COST: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96308-spring-migration-bird-walk
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SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK
Pittsfield, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Look for birds that are arriving or passing through at this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk. For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org
WHO: Adults
WHERE: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Holmes Road, Pittsfield MA 01201
COST: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96323-spring-migration-bird-walk
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| SATURDAY - APRIL 19, 2025 |
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SIGNS OF SPRING MINDFUL WALKLanesborough, 1:00pm-3:00pm
At Mount Greylock Visitor Center, 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. For all ages.
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DEBRIS SHELTER BUILDING WITH TARCISIO “TAZ” RAMOS DOS SANTOS: A BIG READ PROGRAM
Becket, 2-5pm
Tarcisio “Taz” Ramos Dos Santos from the History Channel’s “Alone” series
We’ll end with conversation connecting what we learned with the world of The Bear by Andrew Krivak (available at the library) – this year’s Becket Athenaeum Big Read title. Registrants are encouraged to read the book in advance of the workshop, but are not required to do so. Open to all, though most appropriate for adults and children ages 8+.
RSVP required.
This program is made possible by a grant from National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
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| WEDNESDAY - APRIL 23, 2025 |
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SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK
Adams, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Look for birds that are arriving or passing through at this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk. For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org
WHO: Adults
WHERE: Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, Gould Road, Adams, MA 01220
COST: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96324-spring-migration-bird-walk
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ARBOR DAY FOREST HEALTH WALKLanesborough, 11:am-1:00pm
Mount Greylock State Reservation 30 Rockwell Road, Lanesborough. For ages 8 and up. Celebrate Arbor Day by exploring how to identify trees emerging from their winter slumber and learning all about tree health with DCR Forest Health Director Nicole Keleher. This workshop includes a short trail walk, suitable for families able to walk an easy-moderate one to three miles. Space is limited. Registration required. Dress in layers for variable weather. Trails may be muddy. Bring water and a snack. Inclement weather cancels.
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SPRING MIGRATION BIRD WALK
Lenox, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Look for birds that are arriving or passing through at this casual, beginner-friendly bird walk. For more info: 413-637-0320 / berkshires@massaudubon.org
WHO: Adults
WHERE: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox, MA 01240
COST: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/96325-spring-migration-bird-walk
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| SATURDAY - APRIL 26, 2025 |
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LEE'S 9TH GREENER GATEWAY CLEANUP AND WORK DAY
Lee, 10am-12pm
Let's spruce up our corner of the planet to honor the 55th Earth Day. Roadside cleanup, removing invasive plants, town garden cleanup, community garden prep and more. Rain Date May 3rd. To volunteer, email valerie4748@gmail.com. Meet at the gazebo by the Post Office for sign-in/instructions. There will be pizza. Please bring own gloves and dress tick-smart. We will provide gardening tools.
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RAINBOW RUN 5KPittsfield, 9 am
Rainbow Run 5K at the Crane Ave. entrance to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. Register now to run, walk, or fundraise on behalf of Berkshire Pride!
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