Wildlife conservation photographer Carla Rhodes will present at the February Berkshire Green Drinks gathering on Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 PM in person at Barrington Brewery, 420 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, and online via Zoom.

After a life-changing encounter with endangered Greater Adjutant storks in Northeastern India, former comedic ventriloquist Carla Rhodes switched gears and dedicated her creative energy to conservation photography. With work published in The New York Times, The Guardian, and more, Carla’s untraditional path to helping elevate wildlife through the art form of photography inspires people to chase their wildest dreams.

Join BEAT in person or online for our second-ever Berkshire Green Drinks event to hear how Carla went from comedy to conservation and see some of the awe-inspiring moments she has captured through her photography.

The in-person gathering begins at 5:15 PM, and the presentation starts at 6:00 PM. RSVP here for the in-person event.

(PLEASE NOTE: the venue space is not wheelchair accessible.)

Pre-registration is required to attend the virtual presentation. Register at tinyurl.com/Feb2023-Berks-Green-Drinks.

Berkshire Green Drinks (formerly Pittsfield Green Drinks) is an informal gathering on the second Wednesday of the month. These nights are free and open to everyone with any environmental interest. The drinks aren’t green but the conversations are. Bring your curiosity and questions!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Carla Rhodes is a wildlife conservation photographer who tells engaging and impactful photographic stories featuring the natural world. Through the powerful medium of photography, Carla is able to share the connection, deep love, and sense of awe she feels when witnessing the magic of nature.

Prior to finding photography, Carla was pursuing a career in show business (as a comedian and ventriloquist, believe it or not). Shortly after purchasing a DSLR to create short videos, she began turning her lens on wildlife. Used to being in front of the camera, her passion rapidly became behind the lens.

In Carla’s past career, she lent her voice to inanimate objects. Since dedicating her life to wildlife conservation photography, she’s given her voice to elevating wild subjects – and the humans who are helping them. She especially gravitates toward photographing misunderstood subjects, such as endangered Greater Adjutant storks and overlooked “common” species (such as moths and mice), who are no less fabulous than their exotic counterparts.

Photographing with passion and a sense of humor, Carla’s self-produced photographic pieces have been published in The New York Times, Smithsonian, National Wildlife, Audubon, The Guardian, and more. The Verge, Science Friday, and NowThis News have also produced video pieces featuring her photographic work.

Ultimately, Carla aspires for her photographs to evoke emotion, educate viewers, and inspire positive change.

What is Berkshire Green Drinks? Berkshire Green Drinks is an informal gathering on the second Wednesday of the month. A guest speaker talks for about 30 minutes beginning at 6 PM, and the presentation is followed by a discussion and Q&A. These nights are free and open to everyone with any environmental interest. 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 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.