Talks
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…
Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic – Emily Monosson, MCLA Vadnais Environmental Lecture
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street, North Adams, MAEmily Monosson is the author of Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic and four other books including Natural Defense and Evolution in a Toxic World. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and lives in…
Ensuring Everyone Can Enjoy the Outdoors in New England’s Sustainable Future
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) - CSI 121 375 Church St., North Adams, MARachel Hailey, Founder and Transformationalist, DEI Outdoors This event is part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series Spring 2024 "Greening New England" Event recordings will be available after the talk on MCLA ENVI Youtube Presentations will be broadcast on Northern Berkshire…
Recycling Lies and Plastic Problems: What I Learned from “A Year of No Garbage” author Eve Schaub
The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesEve Schaub, author of three books, most recently, A Year of No Garbage: Recycling Lies, Plastic Problems and One Woman’s Trashy Journey to Zero Waste (2023).Eve O. Schaub is an internationally published author and humorist. The author of Year of No Sugar (2014)…
Tree and Shrub Giveaway
Bushnell-Sage Library 48 Main St., Sheffield, MAThe Sheffield Tree Project & the Sheffield Land Trust celebrate Arbor Day & Earth Day with a Tree & Shrub Giveaway & more Tree & Shrub Give-away 10AM-1PM At the side of the library parking lot Arbor Day Proclamation &…
Garden Warfare: Invasive Plants with Opal Raven
Witch Slapped 78 North Street, Pittsfield, MASpring is in the air and the plants are coming alive once again, but not all plants are created equal. Our native habitats are under attack from a stealthy and aggressive enemy, invasive plant species. Join Opal Raven in a…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Northeastern Cliff Swallows: A Conservation Adventure – Part II” with Linda Merry
The Williams Inn 103 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United StatesJoin us online or in person for our May 2024 Berkshire Green Drinks event, featuring conservation biologist Linda Merry, who will update us on her ongoing cliff swallows research. Some may remember Linda from the August 2022 Pittsfield Green Drinks,…
Kestrels, Owls and Migratory Birds in the Berkshires with Ben Nickley
Tyringham Town Hall 116 Main Road, Tyringham, MAhttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bird-poster-3.25.24.pdf The Hop Brook Community Club Presents: Kestrals, Owls, and Migratory Birds in the Berkshires Ben Nickley, Executive Director of the Berkshire Bird Observatory will discuss BBO's bird conservation and monitoring efforts in South County. Free Admission. Freewill offering to…
Garden Warfare: Invasive Plants with Opal Raven
The Plant Connector - Pittsfield 46 West Street, Pittsfield, MASpring is in the air and the plants are coming alive once again, but not all plants are created equal. Our native habitats are under attack from a stealthy and aggressive enemy, invasive plant species. Join Opal Raven in a…
CANCELED: Berkshire Green Drinks: “Tracking: Out-of-Sight, Out-of-Mind” with Daniel Hansche
Dorothy's Estaminet 438 North Street, Pittsfield, United StatesUnfortunately, the June Berkshire Green Drinks event has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to postpone Daniel's presentation to another month, so stay tuned! Wildlife tracking has contributed significantly to our awareness of the species cohabitating in…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Darkness at Night: Essential for Life” with James Lowenthal
Online/In PersonJoin us online or in person for our July 2024 Berkshire Green Drinks event featuring Smith College Professor of Astronomy James Lowenthal and focusing on the effects of light pollution on wildlife, humans, and the natural environment. James will lead…
Climate Panel Discussion for Candidates of the 3rd District
OnlineJoin 350-MA for a two-part panel discussion via Zoom on local climate issues with the candidates for the Berkshires 3rd District representative's seat (Smitty Pignatelli's seat). Hear from Jamie Minacci on Wednesday, July 17, at 6 PM. On Wednesday, August…
“The Lost Bird Project” Film and Discussion
Berkshire Botanical Garden 5 West Stockbridge Rd., Stockbridge, MANew Day Films presents “The Lost Bird Project,” a film on sculptor Todd McGrain and the outdoor sculptures he created to memorialize five extinct North American bird species on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. After the film, learn from…
Climate Panel Discussion for Candidates of the 3rd District
OnlineJoin 350-MA for a two-part panel discussion via Zoom on local climate issues with the candidates for the Berkshires 3rd District representative's seat (Smitty Pignatelli's seat). Hear from Jamie Minacci on Wednesday, July 17, at 6 PM. On Wednesday, August…
2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACelebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…
“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…
“Native Plants as Insect Habitat” with Charley Eiseman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACharley Eiseman will present "Native Plants as Insect Habitat" at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, or Bioblitz. Each native plant species has a suite of host-specific insects that depend on it for food. Even allowing a single "weed" to grow…
“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…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Tracking: Out-of-Sight, Out-of-Mind” with Daniel Hansche
Online/In PersonWildlife tracking has contributed significantly to our awareness of the species cohabitating in the Berkshires alongside our human population. Especially valuable to the conservation and management of the more nocturnal and crepuscular mammals, tracking allows us to identify or verify…