Networking
Community Cookout and Ice Cream Social
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for a late-summer grill-and-chill community cookout at Sheep Hill! Bring your own grillables, utensils (including a bowl), and social moxie. WRL will provide entertainment, drinks, ice cream, sides, grills, and scenery. Open & free for all!…
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…
“Meet the Native Bees of New England” with Aliza Fassler at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South EgremontIn North America, there are approximately 4,000 species of wild bees that are critical for pollinating plants in our forests, gardens, and fields. At the 14th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (or Bioblitz), Aliza Fassler will talk about the diversity of…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Snakes Are More Interesting Than You Can Imagine” with Tom Tyning
The Williams Inn 103 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesThe life histories, annual behaviors, and evolutionary story of snakes are incredible, fascinating, and remarkable. Join us online or in person with Professor Tom Tyning at the October Berkshire Green Drinks hybrid event to learn more about this important group…
Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Digital-Resource-Fair.pdf The City of Pittsfield, supported by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and a generous group of local and regional partners, is pleased to invite the community to attend: Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair Conecta Pittsfield! Una Feria de…
Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Digital-Resource-Fair.pdf The City of Pittsfield, supported by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and a generous group of local and regional partners, is pleased to invite the community to attend: Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair Conecta Pittsfield! Una Feria de…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) as they host David Falk and Tori Antonino to get tips and tricks on fall garden care that supports pollinators. Hint: there's a lot less to do than you think! DATE: Tuesday, October 24 TIME: 7:00 –…
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…
7th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Berkshire School 245 N Undermountain Rd., Sheffield, MALearn about native birds, turtles, caves, and more at the Seventh Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference on Saturday, November 18, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The event, which features fascinating presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors,…
HVA’s Annual Auction for the Environment
South Farms Morris, ConneticutJoin the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) for their annual Auction for the Environment with Christine Baranski as the entertaining and beloved host. Auctioneer Sherry Truhlar, back by popular demand, promises a fun and lively afternoon of bidding. Their silent auction…
BEAT’s 20th Anniversary Celebration + Open House
BEAT's Environmental Leadership & Education Center 20 Chapel St, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesCelebrate 20 years of protecting the environment for wildlife in the Berkshires with BEAT! We welcome everyone to join us on Saturday, December 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, to see the renovations, hear about what's to come, and meet…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Second Chance Composting in The Berkshires” with John Pitroff
The Williams Inn 103 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin us either online or in person for the first Berkshire Green Drinks event of 2024 featuring John Pitroff, the owner of Second Chance Composting. Delve into the comprehensive world of composting as John illuminates both residential and commercial aspects,…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting: Returning American Chestnut Trees to their Native Range with John Meiklejohn
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) as they host John Meiklejohn to discuss the American chestnut tree returning to its native range. DATE: Tuesday, January 30 TIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online Click here to register
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Pollinator Paradise Lawns” with Rich Lassor of Nature Works Land Care
Barrington Brewery 420 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MAThe 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…
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…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
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…