Conservation
Environmental Justice Council Meeting
ZoomThe Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) for its next meeting. The primary purpose of this meeting is to make final a set of advisory comments and edits on EEA's draft…
Knowing Your Landscape series: Assessing Your Property
Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands as their Knowing Your Landscape series moves “on the land” to do a case study that explores land management basics! Learn how to determine what kinds of habitats you have, consider your property management goals, and…
Lenox Tree Crawl
Lenox Library 18 Main St., Lenox, MAJoin us for the Lenox Tree Crawl! We will meet in the Lenox Library Roche Reading Park and Lenox Land Trust members Bill Gop and Jeannie Schnackenberg will take us on a tour of the newly tagged trees on Main…
Pollinators and Pollutants Public Hearing
Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St, Boston, MAOn May 10, 2023, proposed legislation for pesticide reform and pollinator protection is expected to receive a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources at the Massachusetts State House in Boston (and on-line). This public hearing is…
Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and the Future of Earth’s Climate
ZoomOn June 2 at 7pm, join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a virtual Ned Ames Honorary Lecture featuring Ben Strauss, CEO and Chief Scientist at Climate Central. Discover how a 10,000-year-old aboriginal story upended everything climate scientist Ben Strauss…
National Trails Day: Boots on the Ground
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYReady to get your hands and boots dirty? Lend a helping hand for National Trails Day by volunteering in the morning on conservation projects, enjoy a free lunch at noon and then enjoy the trails or rent a kayak in…
Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Forum
Bristol Community College 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, United StatesThe goal of the Forum is to engage with our community members and program partners through an introspective look at the work of SNEP to provide input on the work that our Program has completed, the work ongoing, and the…
Wildlife in a Changing Climate: The Secret Lives of Wild Bees
OnlineYou’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4,000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees come in every size, shape, and…
Stand Out for October Mountain State Forest
453 Washington Mountain Road 453 Washington Mountain Road, Washington, MA, United StatesPlease join in the Stand Out to protest the proposed DCR logging project within 447 acres of October Mountain Forest in Washington, MA. It will feature various speakers and a tour of previous logging sites. Come, bring signs, and show…
VOLUNTEER: Restoring Streamside & Planting Natives at Bidwell Park
Monterey Town HallJoin the Monterey Native Plants Working Group and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) in helping restore the streamside buffer at Bidwell Park by planting native, pollinator-friendly plants. Be part of this rewarding experience and help create a healthier habitat in…
Grassland Birds Talk
William Cullen Bryant Homestead 207 Bryant Rd, Cummington, MA, United StatesHere in New England, our hayfields, pastures, and meadows serve as vibrant breeding grounds for threatened grassland bird species such as the beautiful bobolink. Learn about these sensitive species and how to manage habitat for them with a talk by…
Follow the Forest: Virtual & In-Person Training Opportunity
Online/In PersonJoin the Dutchess Land Conservancy at this in-person and online event to learn how you can participate in Housatonic Valley Association's (HVA) Follow the Forest initiative! Julia Rogers, Senior Land Protection Manager at HVA, will discuss the background and importance…
2023 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South EgremontUPDATE: BIOBLITZ IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND! Some people have asked what will happen with Biodiversity Day this weekend if it's raining. We still plan to go ahead with the programs and the surveying, regardless of the weather forecast. We're keeping a close eye…
Growing Solar, Protecting Nature
To chart a path towards building all the solar energy Massachusetts needs — without sacrificing the nature is has— Mass Audubon has teamed up with Harvard Forest to analyze Massachusetts’ pathways for future solar development in a new report: Growing…
Restoring Old Growth Characteristics Webinar
OnlineOld-growth forests were once the predominant natural condition across New England and New York before European settlement; however, it is now one of the rarest. Though new old-growth forests cannot be created, there is an opportunity through both passive and…
Conservation 101: How we protect farms, forests, and community land
OnlineEver wondered how conservation actually works? Join Vermont Land Trust for a behind-the-scenes look at how we protect land in Vermont with a panel of experienced VLT staff. They’ll share how we actually go about conserving forests, supporting farms, and…
Canoe Meadows Fall Volunteer Day
Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary 309 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MAMass Audubon's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries Fall Volunteer Days Help restore sections of the boardwalk along Sacred Way while also trimming vegetation and removing invasive plant species along the trail. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work…
Remarkable River Potluck
Chesterfield Community Center 400 Main Rd., Chesterfield, MAJoin the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee in celebrating their 30-year anniversary! They welcome community members, volunteers, and river enthusiasts to celebrate and bring a yummy dish to share! After dinner, there will be a slideshow and sharing of…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Forest Conservation and Management Strategies for Climate Mitigation” with DCR Forester Tom Ryan
Big Elm Brewery - Sheffield Taproom 65 Silver St, Sheffield, MA, United StatesJoin us online or in person at our November Berkshire Green Drinks event with Tom Ryan, a forester with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Tom will touch on several areas within forestry, including an overview of the…
Virtual Pollinator Habitat Workshop
OnlineIn partnership with MassWildlife, the New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting a free, public webinar on the Conservation and Management of Native Pollinator Habitat. The workshop also offers 2 CEU credits toward professional collection CEUs toward professional…