Join us for the first Berkshire Green Drinks of 2025 featuring MassWildlife biologist Nathan Buckhout, who is joining us to tell us all about black bears, the only bear species found in Massachusetts!

Nate will review the natural history of black bears in MA and their biology, talk about some of his research on black bears in the state, and discuss how to prevent conflicts and coexist with them. Additionally, Nate enjoys discussing all types of wildlife and welcomes all questions about any wildlife during the Q&A session!

DATE: Wednesday, January 8

TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM — The in-person gathering begins around 5:00 PM in the Shire Breu-Hous. The presentation will take place upstairs in a venue space of The Stationery Factory.

LOCATION: The Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave, Dalton, MA & Online via Zoom

In-person attendees, PLEASE NOTE: All food orders must be placed inside the Shire Breu-Hous and paid for at the same time. We ask that you please try to place these orders before 6 PM.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register for online participation.

RSVP Here if you plan to join us for the in-person gathering (doing so helps the restaurant staff).

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Nathan Buckhout is an Air Force Veteran who was born in Easthampton, MA, and graduated in 2007 with a B.S. in behavioral science from the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He then went on to get his Master’s in wildlife conservation biology from UMass Amherst in 2014, where he researched spatial-temporal factors affecting human and black bear interactions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nathan has worked as a seasonal wildlife biologist in Kodiak, Alaska, Great Smoky Mountains and Yellowstone National Parks, and Tongass National Forest in Hoonah, Alaska; he began working for MA Fish and Wildlife as a wildlife biologist in 2014 and continues to do so. In his free time, Nathan loves to fish, hunt, hike, camp, travel, garden, read, and take care of his “hobby” farm with his wife and three-year-old daughter.

What is Berkshire Green Drinks? Berkshire Green Drinks (formerly Pittsfield Green Drinks) is an informal gathering on the second Wednesday of the month that is free and open to everyone with any environmental interest. A guest speaker talks about an environmentally-related topic for approximately 30 minutes beginning at 6 PM; the presentation is followed by a discussion and Q&A. The drinks aren’t green but the conversations are. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join and bring along questions!

What is Green Drinks? Green Drinks is an international forum where people who work in the environmental field and environmental enthusiasts meet for a drink and snacks at informal sessions. There will be a lively mix of people from non-profit organizations, academia, government, business, and the general public. Green Drinks is a great way of catching up with people you know and for making new contacts. These networking events are very simple and unstructured. Come along, and you’ll be made welcome.