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Events to Mark Earth Week in the Berkshires

Ways to Get Your Green On!

By Berkshires Macaroni Kid April 18, 2024

In 2024, Earth Week runs from Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd through Arbor Day on Friday, April 26th. Much like spring, green events are popping up all over the place in the Berkshires! There are so many local activities and Berkshire events to participate in this year, we've rounded them up in a convenient list below! 

THIS GUIDE IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED FOR 2024.


E A R T H  πŸŒŽ  W E E K

Celebrate Urban Birds – Nature and Art Program (Pittsfield) 🌎

Family Self-Guided StoryWalk/Caminata Familiar Autoguiada (Hinsdale)

Litter Cleanup Action Day (Williamstown) 🌎

9th Annual Cheshire Earth Day Trash Clean-Up (Cheshire) 🌎

Hoosic River Water Cleanup (North Adams) 🌎

Volunteer for Earth Day with BEAT (Pittsfield) 🌍

DIY Airplant Terrarium Bar (Pittsfield)

Wall-E (Williamstown)

Earth Day Open House (Lanesborough) 🌎

Prepare the Community Gardens for Spring (Pittsfield)

Spring Clean-up Day (Lenox) 🌎

DIYS, CRAFTS & PROJECTS

Family recycling

https://berkshires.macaronikid.com/articles/66210937e726820588019b23/10-ways-to-be-a-greener-family

boys walking 

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easy to make recycled bird feeders

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Take the Tech Outside With BNRC's Berkshire Trails App

Earth Day Fun: How to Sprout Seeds In Your Home

Earth Day Craft: How to Make a Basket Out of Newspapers

Reuse, Reduce and Upcycle for Earth Day!

Earth-Friendly Grilling Tips

Earth Day Craft: Recycled Crayons