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Rescue Raptors from Rodenticides
OnlineRaptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon's Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…
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Grassroots Advocacy for Climate and Nature with Mass Audubon
OnlineLearn about Mass Audubon's grassroots advocacy program, Climate and Nature Champions, that mobilizes individuals across Massachusetts to speak with one voice on the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Whether you have been an advocate before or are new…
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What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months?
OnlineA First Parish Forum: What Opportunities Does the Recently Passed MA Climate Bill Provide for Action in the Coming Months? Speakers: Mike Barrett, author of the climate bill, is State Senator for eight Massachusetts communities: Bedford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham,…
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Rescue Pittsfield Wildlife from Rodenticides
Lee Bank - Community Room 180 South St, Pittsfield, MARescue Pittsfield Wildlife from Rodenticides Raptors, foxes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts…
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Rescue Northern Berkshires Wildlife From Rodenticides
David & Joyce Milne Public Library 1095 Main St., Williamstown, MA +1 moreRescue Northern Berkshires Wildlife from Rodenticides Raptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts’ ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon’s Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across…
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Protect Our Predators: Help Stop Wildlife Poisoning in the Berkshires
Mount Everett Regional High School 491 Berkshire School Rd., Sheffield, MA +1 moreOwls, hawks, foxes, bobcats, and other predators are essential to keeping Massachusetts’ ecosystems healthy and balanced. But these vital species face a hidden threat: Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs). These toxic rodent poisons are causing widespread illness and death in wildlife…
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Future Power: Community Discussion on the Evolution of Pittsfield Generating
Allendale Elementary School 180 Connecticut Avenue, Pittsfield, MA, United StatesThe Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation is investigating the potential for “peaker” power plants to transition to clean energy alternatives, and Pittsfield Generating is one of the plants they’re studying. Transitioning Pittsfield Generating to renewable power would help position the…
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Berkshire Green Drinks: “Rescue Raptors: Regulate Rat Poison” with Peggy White & Richard Clapper
Hot Plate Brewing Co. 1 School St., Pittsfield, MA, United StatesCome hear from local activists Peggy White and Richard Clapper at the June Berkshire Green Drinks event, as they share their work on a growing movement to protect Massachusetts’ birds of prey and other predators from deadly rodent poisons. Supported…
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Berkshire Green Drinks: “How to Protect Your Farms, Gardens, and Food from Forever Chemicals (PFAS)” with Laura Orlando
Big Elm Brewery - Sheffield Taproom 65 Silver St, Sheffield, MA, United StatesCome hear from Laura Orlando, a Senior Scientist at Just Zero and an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health, at the July Berkshire Green Drinks event where you'll learn about PFAS and how…
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Volunteer Opportunity: Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
Burbank Park Pittsfield, MA, United StatesJoin BEAT at Pittsfield’s Burbank Park to help remove Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta), a rapidly spreading invasive vine that threatens our native ecosystems. DATE: Saturday, August 9 TIME: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM LOCATION: Burbank Park, 309 Lakeway Drive, Pittsfield,…
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Berkshire Green Drinks: “Breathe Easy Berkshires: A Year and a Half of Pittsfield’s Air Quality” with Drake Reed and Andrew Ferrara
Wander Berkshires 34 Depot St Suite 101, Pittsfield, United StatesJoin us for the August 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event to learn about Breathe Easy Berkshires — an ongoing air quality monitoring project in Pittsfield — and find out what its research reveals about the air we breathe. Attendees will…
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National Public Lands Day
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin Standing Trees, Sierra Club MA, Save Mass Forests, RESTORE: the Northwoods, and other groups from across New England to celebrate National Public Lands Day. Expect fun, food, music, art, and an opportunity to deepen your knowledge about New England…
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Rescue Raptors from Rodenticides
OnlineRaptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon's Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…
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Workshop: Ending Gas Pipeline Expansion In Connecticut & The Northeast
Wesleyan University - Exley Science Center 265 Church St, Middletown, CTWorkshop on Gas Pipeline Issue in the Northeast Join the No Pipeline Expansion (NOPE) Northeast Coalition for an in-person workshop to learn about current gas pipeline expansions in Connecticut and across the Northeast, build power, and strategize next steps. Whether…
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Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
OnlineJoin members of 350Mass, the local climate group, at their monthly zoom meetings (and sometimes in-person) for good conversation and effective action. Learn about their efforts to promote affordable renewable energy and sustainable building practices in our schools, homes, and…
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Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
OnlineJoin members of 350Mass, the local climate group, at their monthly zoom meetings (and sometimes in-person) for good conversation and effective action. Learn about their efforts to promote affordable renewable energy and sustainable building practices in our schools, homes, and…
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Berkshire Green Drinks: “Rescuing Wildlife: When and How to Help Wild Animals” with Judy Pasko of Cummington Wildlife, Inc.
Online*Please note: this event is now online only, there will be no in-person gathering* Join BEAT for the February 2026 Berkshire Green Drinks featuring Judy Pasko, a longtime wildlife rehabilitator and founder of Cummington Wildlife, Inc. Judy has been rehabilitating…
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Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
OnlineJoin members of 350Mass, the local climate group, at their monthly zoom meetings (and sometimes in-person) for good conversation and effective action. Learn about their efforts to promote affordable renewable energy and sustainable building practices in our schools, homes, and…
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Pipelines 101: Transmission Pipeline Infrastructure and Permitting
Online/ZoomJoin Rosemary Wessel and Cathy Kristofferson for an instructional webinar on gas transmission pipeline infrastructure and permitting, as seen in currently proposed projects in the Northeast. Participants will learn about the Constitution and AGET Enhancement pipeline proposals, what pipeline systems…
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Stop Stocking: The Harmful Practice of Fish Stocking in Massachusetts and What You Can Do to Help
Online/ZoomIn 2023, Massachusetts made national history when Governor Maura Healey signed Executive Order 618, committing the Commonwealth to halt biodiversity loss by restoring critical habitats and protecting native species. But one longstanding state practice directly undermines these ambitious goals: the…