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Community Read: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Stockbridge Library - Bement Room 46 Main St., Stockbridge, MAJoin Berkshire Botanical Garden and the Stockbridge Library for an engaging "community read" on Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book “Braiding Sweetgrass.” A discussion will be held in person at the Stockbridge Library on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.…
Dam Busters 101: Engineering and Design
OnlineWe’ll go over the many steps in the design process including preliminary designs, pre-removal assessments, removal of the dam itself, and how to manage site and permit issues. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Dam Busters 101: Addressing Infrastructure
OnlineLearn about addressing infrastructure during dam removal. 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, lunchtime webinars on a variety of dam removal…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Dam Busters 101: Scoping the Dam Removal Projects and Managing Consultants
OnlineLearn about the importance of creating a proper scope of work and strong multidisciplinary team of consultants to help you manage the complexities of working in a riverine environment. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration,…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
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…
“Kiss the Ground” Screening & Panel Discussion
The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MABerkshire Community Land Trust’s Farmsteads for Farmers will present a short educational version of Kiss the Ground, a compelling film about regenerative farming and climate impact. Considered by many to be the “Most Important Film You’ll Ever Watch,” Kiss the…
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…
Dam Busters 101: Indigenous Approaches to Dam Removal and River Restoration
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:…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
“We’re All Plastic People Now” Film Screening and Discussion
The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MADATE: Tuesday, June 18 TIME: 7:15 PM LOCATION: The Triplex Cinema, 70 Railroad St, Great Barrington
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Dam Busters 101: Permitting
OnlineDam removal can require multiple permits from various agencies. Learn about these different permits , how to work with their respective regulatory agencies, and how to plan time to navigate permitting processes. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division…
Dam Busters 101: Managing Sediment
OnlineThis webinar will cover common sediment-related tasks including: assessing quality and quantity, identifying contaminants, downstream implications, and developing sediment management plans. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and the Charles River Watershed Association, is pleased…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
“Into the Weeds” Environmental Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion
The Triplex Cinema 70 Railroad St., Great Barrington, MADewayne Johnson, a Bay Area groundskeeper, suffered from rashes in 2014 and wondered if they were caused by the herbicide he'd been using for the past couple years. As his health deteriorated, Johnson became the face of a David-and-Goliath legal…
Dam Busters 101: Construction
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:…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…