Talks
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…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “All About Bats: Why is bat conservation needed?” with Jennifer Longsdorf of MassWildlife
OnlineJoin BEAT online for the September 2024 Berkshire Green Drinks event featuring Jennifer Longsdorf of MassWildlife. Bats are fascinating and unique creatures that play a critical role in many environments around the world. However, dramatic population declines have put bats…
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…
8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MALearn about native birds, turtles, caves, and more at the Eighth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The event, which features fascinating presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors,…