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Environmental Justice Council Meeting

Zoom

The 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, MA

Join 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, MA

Join 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…

Ancient Stories, Great Floods, and the Future of Earth’s Climate

Zoom

On 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, NY

Ready 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 States

The 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

Online

You’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…

Sliding Scale Donation

VOLUNTEER: Restoring Streamside & Planting Natives at Bidwell Park

Monterey Town Hall

Join 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 States

Here 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 Person

Join 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 Egremont

UPDATE: 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

Online

Old-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

Online

Ever 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, MA

Mass 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, MA

Join 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…

Virtual Pollinator Habitat Workshop

Online

In 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…

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