Events for April 10, 2024
Family Self-Guided Storywalk/Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom Enjoy the 1.4-mile trail, flowing river, and learn about the importance of protecting water! A beautifully illustrated, lyrical exploration of the values, connections, and wisdom of Indigenous people as it relates to water…
Kickoff Paddle Pittsfield to Lenox – Celebrate our Watershed with HVA
Join the Housatonic Valley Association to paddle from Pittsfield to Lenox on the beautiful Housatonic River to kick-off the 2024 Celebrate Our Watershed Event. The group will meet at 10:30 am at Fred Garner Park in Pittsfield, MA, at which…
Advocacy Hour: Protecting our Night Skies
In the natural environment, we take the day-night cycle for granted. But human activities have altered our reality. Increasingly, the deep dark of night is muddied by artificial illumination. Yes, our 24/7 society requires a certain amount of light at…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly: What it does, what we can do, and hope for the future” with Elizabeth Barnes of Mass DAR
Invasive insects can have devastating impacts on our ecosystem, economy, and quality of life. But how are they able to be so disruptive, and what can we do about it? Join BEAT and Elizabeth Barnes, the Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator…
Southern Berkshire Energy Efficiency Forum
Join Berkshire Regional Planning Commission for a dynamic panel discussion with experts to guide you through cost-saving measures for your home and vehicles. Learn practical tips and sustainable strategies to make your lifestyle more energy-efficient. Participants will have the opportunity…
Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic – Emily Monosson, MCLA Vadnais Environmental Lecture
Emily Monosson is the author of Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic and four other books including Natural Defense and Evolution in a Toxic World. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and lives in…
Resilient Landscapes for a Changing Climate
The Mass Pollinator Network is delighted to welcome Trevor Smith, Design and Education Manager at Weston Nurseries. Trevor will take you past the scary numbers and the heartbreaking photographs and break out what sorts of things you can actually do about…