Celebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible during a 24-hour period.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from noon on Friday, September 13, to noon on Saturday, September 14, in Pittsfield at the Berkshire Community College (BCC) campus. Members of the public are welcome to stop by anytime for scheduled walks and activities, to record a survey of their findings, and to experience first-hand the importance of a healthy, active ecosystem in their community.

Check back soon for a detailed schedule of guided walk, presentations, and more!

DATE: Friday, September 13 to Saturday, September 14

TIME: Noon to Noon (12pm–12pm)

LOCATION: Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

If you’d like to learn more about this 24-hour biological survey, visit www.berkshirebioblitz.org.

This year’s program is organized and sponsored by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) and Nature Academy of the Berkshires. It’s co-sponsored by Berkshire Community College, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and Panera.