Webinars
LEARN! Pollinator Protection Collaboration
OnlineJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this online event discussing the community collaboration activities of Housatonic Heritage’s Operation Pollination Program and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. The presenters will also provide seasonal recommendations to protect pollinators Click here to register. DATE:…
Invasive Worms and What You Need to Know
OnlineJumping worms? Snake worms? Crazy worms? These invasive worms, which go by many names, have spread surprisingly fast in New England in recent years. Find out what they are and why they are a threat to our forests, what they…
Heat Pumps: What, Where, & How Much
OnlineConsidering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumers Alliance is here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives to install, too. Join their popular and…
MCAN Muni Summit: Transparency and Community Engagement in Municipal Utilties
OnlineJoin Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) Muni Summit which will focus on transparency and community engagement within municipal utilities (MLPs), why it’s important and what municipal utilities and advocates can do to improve practices in their districts. Javier Luengo-Garrido of…
Fall Gardening for Pollinators: Creating a Resilient Garden for All Seasons
OnlineJoin Emily May, Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, to talk about supporting pollinators and other wildlife in our yards and gardens through the changing seasons. Where do beneficial insects spend the winter? What does gardening…
“Pesticides and Children’s Health: How Can We Protect Our Community?” — Webinar
OnlineThe Town of Great Barrington's Agricultural Commission and Board of Health will co-host a webinar/talk on “Pesticides and Children’s Health: How Can We Protect Our Community?” The public is invited, and pre-registration is required. Click here to register. DATE: Thursday,…
Amazing Autumn Outings with BNRC Online Program
OnlineMake the most of the Berkshires this autumn! Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) staff and other enthusiasts to discuss trails and reserves you can visit during the 2023 harvest and foliage season. They'll mention a few can't-miss longtime beloved…
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
OnlineOld-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…
Seeds, Nuts and Berries
OnlineFall is a great time to take a closer look at all the ways plants ensure their next generation successfully develops and thrives. We will explore the inner workings of seeds, nuts, berries, drupes, and more as we review how…
Conservation 101: How we protect farms, forests, and community land
OnlineEver 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…
“Creating and Managing Landscapes for Native Bees” with Heather Holm
OnlineJoin Heather Holm LIVE as she explores the nesting habitats, life cycles, pollen collection, brood rearing, and general characteristics of some of the most common native bees in eastern North America, while highlighting the pollination of native plants and the…
Heat Pumps with EnergySage
OnlineCaleb Pulliam from EnergySage and Loie Hayes, Energy Efficiency Coordinator at Green Energy Consumers, will present and answer frequently asked questions about heat pumps. You'll get a tour of the EnergySage Heat Pump Marketplace. This webinar will cover: how heat…
Dam Busters 101: Introduction to Dam Removal
OnlineMass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles River Watershed Association, is pleased to present a series of monthly, lunchtime webinars on a variety of dam removal topics. Each free one-hour webinar will feature:…
Creating Landscapes for Bird Diversity
OnlineCreating Landscapes for Bird Diversity with Claudia Thompson, Landscape Designer and Founder, Grow Native Massachusetts: a Zoom presentation in partnership with Cary Memorial Library Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity, and with so many native bird populations…
Webinar on Private Jet Service Expansion and Climate Effects
OnlineDon't miss this special webinar for Western MA climate activists about the proposed expansion of Hanscom private jet service and its disastrous climate effects in Massachusetts. DATE: Tuesday, November 28 TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM LOCATION: Online » Link…
Healthy Soils and Climate Smart Farming
OnlineJoin Mothers Out Front as they celebrate United Nations World Soil Day by learning about healthy soil as a carbon sink and climate change solution. In this webinar, you'll hear from soil scientist Ruben Parilla, Soil Technical Coordinator for NOFA/Mass,…
Dam Busters 101: Funding a Dam Removal Project
OnlineExplore financing options by learning about potential federal, state, local, and even private funding sources. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles River Watershed Association, is pleased to present a series of monthly,…
Ask a Naturalist: Best of 2023
OnlineJoin 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…
Dam Busters 101: Community Engagement
OnlineLearn about the best practices for gathering community support for dam removal from effective outreach to involving leadership to making compelling economic and public safety appeals. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles…