The March Berkshire Green Drinks free hybrid event will feature Rich Lassor, the owner and general manager of Nature Works Land Care. Join BEAT and Nature Works Land Care to learn different strategies to convert monoculture lawns to habitats that fight climate change and support local wildlife of all kinds!

The typical grass lawn is a monoculture that hinders biodiversity and is a detriment to the environment in multiple ways. Yet, it’s estimated that between 40 to 50 million acres of land in the US are some form of manicured lawn (i.e., mowed grass). However, transforming lawns into pollinator-friendly spaces that promote native biodiversity is accessible to both homeowners and landscapers. It can be as simple as introducing more diverse species into a lawn or as complex as turning a portion of a lawn into a meadow.

DATE: Wednesday, March 13

TIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM → The in-person social gathering begins around 5:15 PM.

LOCATION: Barrington Brewery, 420 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington & Online via Zoom

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

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

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Rich Lassor is the owner and general manager of Nature Works Land Care, an ecological landscape construction company based in Lee, MA, and specializes in creating innovative outdoor living spaces for their clients. It is dedicated to environmentally friendly approaches through all phases of landscape construction, from design to installation and maintenance. Since 2006, the company has been a leader in ecological land care in the Tri-State Region. Its sensitive approach to landform and hardscaping integrates with its diverse palette of ornamentals, food systems, and resilient native plants to create vibrant, productive landscapes.

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 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.