The forests of Vermont are one of our most important and beloved assets but today a changing climate is causing these forests to change as well. Join the National Parks Service for two half-hour presentations on this topic from researchers…
Don't miss the chance to "Climate Proof Your Home" at the upcoming free workshop hosted at the Lenox Community Center by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) and the Town of Lenox. This workshop will provide valuable information on managing stormwater,…
The evidence is clear: Climate change is here! The effects that scientists have long predicted are occurring and will only intensify in the coming years. What does this mean for our native flora and fauna? And what can one homeowner…
Learn how to cut your heating bill and your carbon emissions to zero from someone who has done it and offers free, independent advice to help others and help the planet as it endures global warming and the ongoing climate…
The Forest Climate Resilience Program is working in partnership with organizations across Northwestern Massachusetts to develop a Virtual Forest Center (VFC) to support communities to better understand threats to their forests, including climate change, and how forest stewardship can help…
The Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts is hosting two mid-winter webinars focused on stewarding our forests and the services they provide amid a changing climate. Alexandra Kosiba, PhD, will present “Climate Change and Forest Management 101,” which will address how…
This evening promises to be a celebration of our planet and its animal inhabitants—winged creatures in particular—with music and readings by local artists and authors exploring our human relationship to the natural world. Attendees are invited to join the conversation…
Humans 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…
Join 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…
Wednesday, August 10 @ Noon In July 2022, the Massachusetts legislature passed a climate bill. The House started with a bill that focused mostly on offshore wind. The Senate followed with a broader climate bill that touched on clean electricity,…