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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…
Diversify Your Lawn
OnlineWho says lawns need to be monocultures or made only of grasses? We can do better than the default landscape material that covers most of the suburban landscape. Discover how to diversify your lawn with lawn alternatives, transition it to…
Planting for Pollinators
OnlineWe hear a lot about honey bees but much less about the myriad of other pollinators — like native bees, moths, butterflies, beetles, flies, and birds — that also support our food systems and ecological webs. In this presentation, you’ll…
Healthy Soil Happenings – Forever Chemicals
Online/ZoomJoin the Healthy Soil, Livable Future Action Group to learn what “forever chemicals” are and what we can do about them. We'll learn about PFAS, what they are, where they come from, how they move, how they accumulate everywhere, and…
Understanding Grassland Bird Habitat and Protection
OnlineDid you know that Vermont is home to eleven species of grassland birds? Did you know that five of these are listed as Threatened or Endangered and the other six are listed as Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)? That…
State of the Birds: Conservation for All
Online/ZoomThe future of birds and the future of our communities are deeply intertwined, and it will take all of us to ensure they can thrive in a changing world. Join the science and conservation advocacy team behind the 2022 State…
Emerald Ash Borer and You: Managing Ash Trees On Your Property
Online/ZoomEmerald ash borer (EAB) is spreading, and many landowners are wondering what they can do and when they should do it. Join Vermont Land Trust (VLT) as they look at EAB’s evolution in Vermont and learn how to assess your…
Leave the Leaves Lunch & Learn Webinar with Anna Fialkoff from Wild Seed Project
Online/ZoomAutumn is typically when many of us put our gardens to bed by removing leaves and cutting back perennials. Yet, allowing fallen leaves, branches, stems, and seed heads to stay where they are rather than raking, blowing, shredding, or cutting…
Free Presentation On The New Berkshire Bird Banding Station For The Birds Of Berkshire County
Guardian Life Insurance 700 South St., Pittsfield, MAThe Hoffmann Bird Club of Berkshire County announces a presentation free and open to the public on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at the Guardian Life Insurance Company, 700 South Steet, Pittsfield, MA 01201. The program, “Berkshire Bird…
Spotted Lanternfly and the Potential Impacts on the Maple Syrup Industry
Online/ZoomDuring this webinar, Brian Walsh will discuss what is known about the spotted lanternfly and observations about maple trees that provide insight as to the impact the insect could have on the industry. Ever since the spotted lanternfly was found…
The Great Indoors: Keeping Your Home Free of Toxics
OnlineDid you know invisible pollutants in our indoor air can be harmful to our health? In this virtual town hall, we will learn from experts the Dos and Don’ts of creating a healthy home and how we can stem the…
Heat pumps: the what, the where, and the how much
Online/ZoomJoin Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. WHEN: Wednesday, November 16, from 7 PM – 8 PM Thursday, November 17, from 12 PM – 1 PM REGISTER HERE Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green…
The First Annual Founder’s Day Lecture at Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Online/In PersonThe First Annual Founder’s Day Lecture at Bard College at Simon’s Rock will be held Wednesday, November 16, at 7:00 PM with keynote speaker Joan Countryman. The Founder’s Day Lecture will take place in the McConnell Theater in the Daniel…
Heat pumps: the what, the where, and the how much
Online/ZoomJoin Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. WHEN: Wednesday, November 16, from 7 PM – 8 PM Thursday, November 17, from 12 PM – 1 PM REGISTER HERE Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green…
Geology series: “Magnificence, Mysteries and Death”
Online/ZoomDr. Richard D. Little presents "Magnificence, Mysteries and Death" about the geological history of the Connecticut Valley from earliest times to the present. WHEN: Sunday, November 20 TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: in person & online »In-person participants are requested to…
First Day Boreal Spruce-Fir Forest Ecology, Trees and Tracking Snowshoe Program
Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center 1515 & 1516 Savoy Hollow Rd., Windsor, MAJoin naturalist & Director of Tamarack Hollow Aimee Gelina for this New Year snowshoe adventure! You'll. learn about forest ecology, trees, and tracking. DATE: Sunday, January 1 TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM LOCATION: Tamarack Hollow, Windsor, MA COST: $20/person Registration required for…
First Day Winter Wildlife Tracking and Tree Identification: Snowshoe/Hike
Notchview Reservation 83 Old Rte 9, Windsor, MAThis round trip, 2-mile trek on the Hume Brook Trail will be led by naturalist guide and Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center Director Aimee Gelinas M.Ed. Learn how to identify wildlife tracks, signs of wildlife, spruce-fir forest ecology, and…
Knowing Your Landscape: Family Forest Carbon Program
Sheep Hill 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MAJoin Williamstown Rural Lands for their second conversation with the Family Forest Carbon Program on Tuesday evening, January 10th at Sheep Hill or remotely. 6:00 PM – Viewing of Pre-recorded Talk (Talk also available to watch ahead of time: Here) 7:00 PM –…
“What marine microfossils can tell about Antarctica’s climate past” with Dr. Mark Leckie
Online/ZoomHumans have learned so much about Earth’s climate history from scientific ocean drilling. In 2018, International Ocean Discovery (IODP) Expedition 374 drilled in the Ross Sea of Antarctica. In this talk, Dr. Leckie will explore Antarctica’s climate past based on…
Introducing the New BioMap Webinar
Online/ZoomMassWildlife and The Nature Conservancy recently launched the new iteration of BioMap. This online resource identifies critical land and waterways throughout Massachusetts most in need of conservation. The new web portal delivers the latest scientific data and resources to help…