https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kiss-the-Ground-Film-Learning-Event-Lee-Library-May-2024.pdf Sponsored by the Lee Greener Gateway Committee and held at the Lee Library in the J. Peter Scolforo Gallery/Meeting Room. Explore the subject of regenerating the world's soils to stabilize earth's climate, restore lost ecosystems, & create abundant food…
Climate change is having strong impacts on the ecosystems of the northeastern U.S. As snowpack declines, summers dry, falls flood, and temperatures soar, species struggle to keep up. Alexej Sirén and Toni Lyn Morelli have been working with federal and…
Wild Seed Project's 2024 Guide is all about Planting for Climate Resilience, and they want to hear from you, their community, about the questions you have regarding caring for plants and other life in a changing world. Wild Seed Project…
“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…
There has never been more urgency to end the era of fossil fuels. We have a small window of time to turn things around for a livable future – and we need an unprecedented movement that pushes our world leaders…
Join Williamstown Rural Lands and Williams College Assistant Professor Alice Bradley on this easy-to-moderate hike. It will start at the Taconic Crest Trail before descending Shepherd’s Well Trail to a little-known postcard view of Williamstown, North Adams, and the Hoosac…
You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4,000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees come in every size, shape, and…
On June 2 at 7pm, join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a virtual Ned Ames Honorary Lecture featuring Ben Strauss, CEO and Chief Scientist at Climate Central. Discover how a 10,000-year-old aboriginal story upended everything climate scientist Ben Strauss…
Climate change is increasing mosquito and tick-borne diseases like Lyme and arboviral encephalitis. Disease ecologist Shannon LaDeau will discuss how changing environmental conditions affect tick and mosquito populations and ways to reduce and safeguard yourself so you can enjoy the…
Learn about easy DIY projects to manage stormwater, mitigate erosion, identify home hazards, and improve energy efficiency in and around your home. This event offers valuable information on preparing for the local impacts of climate change while also providing a…