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Coexisting Humanely with Wildlife

Cummington Community House 33 Main St, Cumminton, MA, United States

Have you had conflicts with wildlife? Join the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for an MSPCA presentation on Coexisting Humanely with Wildlife. Topics include: how to avoid negative encounters with wildlife; information about MSPCA resources, including…

7th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference

Berkshire School 245 N Undermountain Rd., Sheffield, MA

Learn 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,…

The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering

Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering. Enjoy a presentation by Christine DeLucia, author of Memory Lands. Free admission and all are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall. DATE:…

Creating Pollinator Habitats Anywhere

Online

Reviews some pollinator basics: what exactly are pollinators, why are they so important, and why do we hear so much about them? Then explore what pollinators need and are looking for when choosing where to rest, eat, or lay their…

Ask a Naturalist: Best of 2023

Online

Join the Harris Center for Conservation Education and their team of talented naturalists as they explore some of this year’s most intriguing natural history mysteries. With topics ranging from bird behavior to turtle treks to enigmatic scat, there will be…

The Spongy Moth in Our Yards and Forests

Online/In Person

Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a presentation on spongy moths, an invasive forest pest that has recently resurged. Outbreaks of very hungry caterpillars have defoliated trees in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Will this happen again in 2024?…

Behind the Scenes: Trail Work at BNRC

Online

In this free BNRC-hosted online event Tyler Fogg, Assistant Director of Stewardship, will share a summary of BNRC's 2023 trail crew season, with a slideshow and details of how projects are identified, prioritized, planned, and executed over the 60+ mile…

Log Lunch: Food Systems Transformation and Climate Change: Are We Losing Ground?

The Log 78 Spring St, Williamstown, MA, United States

“Food Systems Transformation and Climate Change: Are We Losing Ground?” Log Lunch talk with Bernie Kluger ’94, Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of Agriculture. Everyone is welcome at Log Lunch: locally-grown vegetarian homemade lunch and talk is $3.  Online…

What Mammal is That? Identification & Sign

Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA

Why do ermine turn white in the winter? How can you tell if a porcupine is nearby? Join mammal enthusiasts Doug Lister & Dana Williams from Williamstown Rural Lands to answer these questions through a hands-on exploration of all things…

Family Winter Exploration Walk

Mount Berlin Trailhead Berlin Road, Williamstown, MA, United States

What do animals do when it snows? Where do insects go in the winter? How do animals find food? Join Williamstown Rural Lands naturalist Dana Williams to explore winter animal adaptations at Berlin Mountain on this easy, slow-paced, 1-mile walk.…

“Burned” Film Screening and Roundtable Talk

Cummington Community House 33 Main St, Cumminton, MA, United States

"Burned" Film Screening and Roundtable Talk 3:00 p.m. Sunday January 28th at the Cummington Community House 33 Main Street Cummington Snow date: Feb 4th Join Cummington Trees for a screening of the film “Burned” by Cummington native son, filmmaker Alan…

Wild by Design: From Bombs to Biodiversity – Williams Faculty Lecture Series

Lawrence Hall Auditorium 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown, MA

Given the biodiversity and climate crises, many wild species will not survive without acts of human care. What should that care look like? Can wild nature be designed? Which environmental harms are truly irreversible, and how can ecological restoration be…

Land to Water: Managing Terrestrial Landscapes to Support Healthy Waterways

Williams College Griffin Hall 844 Main St., Williamstown, MA

Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) Annual State of the River and Annual Meeting. Land to Water: Managing Terrestrial Landscapes to Support Healthy Waterways, a talk by Allison Gill, assistant professor in biology at William's College. What Happens on Land Doesn’t…

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