Community Science
Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesFirst meeting! Eastern hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like hemlock woolly adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands on as they begin a community science survey of hemlock health on local public properties.…
Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up & Training
Margaret Lindley Park 1201 Cold Spring Rd., Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid populations on local public properties in Williamstown. Survey will be along the Harmon Pond Trail. The whole walk will be slow paced and ~1.5 miles. No experience…
Info Session with Scott Jackson: Wildlife Connectivity and Getting Trained in the NAACC Protocol
OnlineJoin UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson for this BEAT-organized info session about the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) and learn how you can contribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Free-flowing waterways provide better habitat for many wildlife…
NestWatch Training
Hollow Fields Richmond, MANestWatch is a nationwide nest monitoring program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and supported by community members like yourself. Participating is fun, and anyone can do it – even young ones! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly: What it does, what we can do, and hope for the future” with Elizabeth Barnes of Mass DAR
Hot Plate Brewing Co. 1 School St., Pittsfield, MA, United StatesInvasive insects can have devastating impacts on our ecosystem, economy, and quality of life. But how are they able to be so disruptive, and what can we do about it? Join BEAT and Elizabeth Barnes, the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator…
NestWatch Training
Thomas & Palmer Brook Reserve Rt. 23, Great Barrington, MANestWatch is a nationwide nest monitoring program led by Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology and supported by community members like yourself. Participating is fun, and anyone can do it – even young ones! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to…
City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals
The Boulders Dalton, MALearn how to use the iNaturalist app on your phone and practice on the variety of spring ephemerals found at The Boulders reserve, all while participating in a global bioblitz! Come away from this program as a community scientist ready…
NAACC Aquatic Connectivity Field Training Day (BEAT Volunteer Opportunity)
Multiple Locations OutdoorsContribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Natural, free-flowing waterways create ideal habitats for numerous wildlife species, particularly cold-water fish. However, culverts—those concrete, metal, or plastic pipes that allow streams and rivers to pass under roads—can hinder the movement…
NAACC Aquatic Connectivity Field Training Day (BEAT Volunteer Opportunity)
Multiple Locations OutdoorsContribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Natural, free-flowing waterways create ideal habitats for numerous wildlife species, particularly cold-water fish. However, culverts—those concrete, metal, or plastic pipes that allow streams and rivers to pass under roads—can hinder the movement…
State of the Hemlocks
Mt Hope Park Green River Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for an introduction to the Eastern Hemlock. Covering the importance of Eastern Hemlocks to the forest, their historical significance to humans, threats to their populations, their status in Massachusetts, and the importance of community science. The…
Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up & Training
West Branch Green River Preserve Old Mill Road, WilliamstownHelp monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlocks! Eastern Hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health at the West Branch…
Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-up and Training
Cold Spring Preserve Rt. 7/Cold Spring Rd.Help monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlocks! Eastern Hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health at the Cold Spring…
“Lichens: Their Roles in Nature and Their Secrets” with Kay Hurley at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MADiscover the fascinating world of lichens with Kay Hurley at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day. Join us for an engaging exploration of these remarkable underdogs of the fungal world. Kay will reveal the surprising roles lichens play in the lives…
“From Stigma to Significance: Arthropods and Us” with Professor Bugman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAAt the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, Bryan "Professor Bugman" Man will talk about why it’s more important than ever to learn about, understand, and embrace the largest and most diverse group of animals our world has ever seen. Arthropods often…
“Moth Mystique: Illuminating the Dark Side of Winged Wonders” with Carla Rhodes at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin the dark side with conservation photographer and moth enthusiast Carla Rhodes for a captivating presentation on the kaleidoscopic world of moths. While showcasing her backyard moth photography, Carla will share why moths are essential to our ecosystem, and how…
Owl Prowl Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an evening owl prowl during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). Rene will lead participants on the edge of wooded areas to try and determine who-who-who might be out there…
Observing Moths at Night: Lightsheeting Demo with Matthew Rymkiewicz at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Matthew Rymkiewicz for a demo on mothing—using a light to look for moths at night—at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This demonstration is an excellent opportunity for people to experience one of the surveying techniques used…
Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin two former presidents of the Hoffmann Bird Club, Rene Wendell and Jonathan Pierce, for an early morning bird walk during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire Bioblitz). BCC’s campus spans 180+ acres and boasts a diverse range of…
Snakes, Salamanders, and Small Mammals Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Professor Tom Tyning, an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England’s natural history, for a guided walk at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, and look at the value of cover boards for finding and counting…
Williamstown Hemlock Monitoring Group Meet-Up & Training
Fitch Woodlands Bee Hill Road, WilliamstownHelp monitor the health of our Eastern Hemlocks! Eastern Hemlocks are a vital part of our landscape but are under threat from pests like Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Join Williamstown Rural Lands to survey Eastern Hemlock health at the Fitch Memorial…