Wildlife
Bats, Understory Treatment, and Green Tree Retention: Biodiversity and Forest Management
Online/ZoomDate: Wednesday, September 21 Times: Presentation at 12 PM – 1 PM and again at 7 PM – 8 PM (presentation may run long with questions) Location: Online Insectivorous bats play important roles in forest ecosystems and their protection is…
6th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 375 Church Street, North Adams, MADate: October 1, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), 375 Church Street, North Adams MA 01247 The Sixth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference, featuring presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed…
Genius of the Swamp
Online/In PersonJoin the Athol Bird and Nature Club and Dale Monette as he debuts his new book Genius of the Swamp. Explore the world of the Great Blue Heron, the lives and follies of this majestic bird, and the other inhabitants…
NAACC Terrestrial Connectivity Training Webinar
Online/ZoomThe Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) and BEAT are co-sponsoring an upcoming webinar on the NAACC terrestrial protocol led by Scott Jackson, a professor in the Department of Environmental Conservation at UMass Amherst. The NAACC (North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative) tool is a protocol…
The New England Flying Squirrel Network: A Citizen Science Nest Box Project
Online/ZoomHave you ever seen a flying squirrel? Even if you haven’t, they may be living right in your backyard! Join UNH graduate student C.J. Wong for an introduction to her research on these rarely-seen nocturnal squirrels, and to learn how…
2022 Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
MassWildlife Field Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Rd., Westborough, MADate(s): Saturday, October 22 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM Location: MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough MA 01581 *Followed by Sunday Field Sessions across the region on October 23 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM* Join wildlife…
2022 Northeast Wildlife Trackers Conference
MassWildlife Field Headquarters 1 Rabbit Hill Rd., Westborough, MADate(s): Saturday, October 22 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM Location: MassWildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Rd, Westborough MA 01581 *Followed by Sunday Field Sessions across the region on October 23 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM* Join wildlife…
Pittsfield Green Drinks – “The Green Mountains to Hudson Highlands Linkage: From wildlife tracking to transportation planning, an update on a partnership working to connect habitat” with Laura Marx
Online/ZoomJoin us for our November Pittsfield Green Drinks event to hear Laura Marx, a Climate Solutions Scientist from The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts, talk about The Staying Connected Initiative and the cross-border effort to protect and connect wildlife habitat across the…
Coexisting Humanely with Wildlife (multiple in-person locations)
Have you had problems with wildlife? Maybe you encountered a coyote and weren’t sure what to do, maybe you have uninvited guests living under your porch, or maybe you’ve been struggling to keep bears out of your trash. We hope…
Coexisting Humanely with Wildlife (multiple in-person locations)
Have you had problems with wildlife? Maybe you encountered a coyote and weren’t sure what to do, maybe you have uninvited guests living under your porch, or maybe you’ve been struggling to keep bears out of your trash. We hope…
Advocate for Animals Training
Berkshire Humane Society 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesWondering how to get involved in improving animal protection in Massachusetts? Join Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) for an Advocate for Animals Training. You will discuss the legislative process, preview the upcoming 2023-2024 session, and cover the…
How Animals Prepare for Winter
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYTake a short hike exploring the forest for signs of animals preparing for winter. Learn what animals call our forest their home and how they prepare to survive the colder months. All ages are welcome. DATE: Saturday, December 17 TIME: 1 PM –…
Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Advisory Committee Meeting
Online/ZoomMeetings of the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Advisory Committee are held quarterly and are open to the public. DATE: Thursday, January 12 TIME: 1:30 PM LOCATION: Online via Zoom Click here to join the Zoom meeting with a computer,…
A Day of Animal Tracks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYExplore some of the pristine lands around Dyken Pond Center and follow the sign, tracks and trails of the many diverse animals that live here. Deer, turkey, grouse, bobcat, fisher, fox and coyote are just some of the species that…
A Day of Animal Tracks
Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Rd., Cropseyville, NYExplore some of the pristine lands around Dyken Pond Center and follow the sign, tracks and trails of the many diverse animals that live here. Deer, turkey, grouse, bobcat, fisher, fox and coyote are just some of the species that…
“Tracking Wildlife: Stories from the More-Than-Human World” with Dan Gardoqui
Boland Theater at Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin us for this exciting wildlife event with Dan Gardoqui – a certified wildlife tracker, bird language expert, and educator who has trained hundreds in the science and art of tracking. In his 60-minute presentation, Dan will share stories and…
Wildlife Tracking Workshop(s) with Dan Gardoqui
Moran Wildlife Management AreaJoin certified wildlife tracker, bird language expert, and educator Dan Gardoqui in the field for a winter wildlife tracking workshop! Dan has trained hundreds in the science and art of tracking and will lead two back-to-back workshops on Saturday, January…
Wildlife Tracking Workshop(s) with Dan Gardoqui
Moran Wildlife Management AreaJoin certified wildlife tracker, bird language expert, and educator Dan Gardoqui in the field for a winter wildlife tracking workshop! Dan has trained hundreds in the science and art of tracking and will lead two back-to-back workshops on Saturday, January…
Wildlife in a Changing Climate: Protecting Freshwater Species Beyond Fish
Online/ZoomJoin MassWildlife’s Rebecca Quiñones for a virtual presentation hosted by the Kestrel Land Trust. Over 5,000 freshwater habitats in Massachusetts support a myriad of species, including plants, fishes, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects, including many species under threat. As the…
Carla Rhodes: From Comedy to Conservation – Berkshire Green Drinks
Barrington Brewery 420 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MAWildlife conservation photographer Carla Rhodes will present at the February Berkshire Green Drinks gathering on Wednesday, February 8, at 6:00 PM in person at Barrington Brewery, 420 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, and online via Zoom. After a life-changing encounter with…