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SUMMARY:Forests Close to Home
DESCRIPTION:Do you own woods or forested land? Curious about how to care for it—or why it matters? Whether you own a few wooded acres or a larger forest\, your land can play an important role in the future of our region. \nJoin BNRC for a half-day conference exploring how your forests can support wildlife\, strengthen climate resilience\, and remain healthy for generations to come. \nFeaturing: \n\nKeynote speaker Ethan Tapper\, an internationally recognized forester\, ecologist\, bestselling author of “How to Love a Forest\,” and digital storyteller from Vermont.\nPaul Catanzaro​​​​​​​\, Professor of Forest Ecology and Silviculture at the University of Massachusetts. He serves as the State Extension Forester and co-directs the Family Forest Research Center\, a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and UMass. Author of “Tending Your Forest.”\n\nLearn More About: \n\nCaring for your forests into the future\nSupporting sustainable habitats for wildlife and birds\nTree diseases\, invasive pests\, and invasive plants\nHow family forests can provide meaningful income\nOutdoor recreation and ecotourism opportunities\n\nLunch will be provided. \nHosted by Berkshire Natural Resources Council and generously sponsored by the Woodlands Partnership Program of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Wednesday\, June 24\nTIME: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM\nLOCATION: Greylock Glen Outdoor Center\, 165 Gould Road\, Adams\, MA 01220
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/forests-close-to-home/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen Outdoor Center\, 135 Gould Road\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Forestry
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with the authors of “Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion centered on Tending Your Forest: A Guide to Ecological Forest Stewardship in the Eastern and Central United States\, an accessible and science-based guide for landowners and woodland stewards. This program will feature the book’s authors Paul Catanzaro and Anthony D’Amato and introduce the core concepts of ecological forest stewardship outlined in the book\, including how forests grow and change over time\, how management can support both ecological health and landowner goals\, and how stewardship decisions play out on the ground. The evening will also highlight a real-world case study that brings these principles to life\, illustrating how thoughtful\, values-driven management can enhance forest resilience\, wildlife habitat\, and long-term sustainability. \nFollowing the presentation\, enjoy a conversation with the authors\, moderated by VLT forester Caitlin Cusack and Vermont Coverts Executive Director Lisa Sausville. Together\, they will explore practical lessons from the book\, reflect on local stewardship experiences\, and discuss how landowners can apply these ideas to their own woods: whether actively managing or simply deepening their understanding of the forests they care for. This event is ideal for forest landowners\, conservation practitioners\, and anyone interested in the future of working and conserved forests in Vermont and beyond. \n\nJune 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm – Register online to receive the Zoom link for this virtual event.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/tendingyourforest/
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CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Forestry,Land Protection,plants,Sustainability,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
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SUMMARY:Letting Nature Lead: The Promise of Passive Rewilding
DESCRIPTION:Join Shelby Perry of Northeast Wilderness Trust for an informative conversation about forest conservation. \n\n\nJoin us for a conversation about restraint\, respect\, and the long view of forest conservation. \n\n\n\n\nPassive rewilding is the practice of stepping back and allowing forests to grow and change on their own. In this event\, we’ll explore what that looks like in practice\, and why it matters. \nTogether\, we’ll consider the benefits of letting natural processes unfold\, reflect on the difference between human and forest timescales\, and think about the value of future old-growth forests whether or not we’re here to see them. \nShelby Perry is the Wildlands Ecology Director at Northeast Wilderness Trust. She oversees all aspects of the Wildlands Ecology program\, which conducts\, supports\, and shares ecological research pertaining to wildlands and inventories ecological values on the Wilderness Trust’s protected lands. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an M.S. in Plant Biology – Field Naturalist from the University of Vermont\, and speaks and presents frequently around the Northeast on wildlands\, rewilding\, and old forests. When not working in them\, Shelby can usually be found playing in wild forests\, exploring them on foot\, in snowshoes\, or through the lens of her camera. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/letting-nature-lead-the-promise-of-passive-rewilding-tickets-1986267147507?aff=oddtdtcreator \n\n\nDATE: Wednesday\, May 27\nTIME: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nLOCATION: North Adams Public Library\, 74 Church St\, North Adams\, MA 01247
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/letting-nature-lead-the-promise-of-passive-rewilding/
LOCATION:North Adams Public Library\, 74 Church St.\, North Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Forestry,Land Protection,Native Plants,Talks
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SUMMARY:Volunteer to Plant Trees at Pleasant Valley!
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon for a hands-on volunteer project at Pleasant Valley as we work together to restore and improve wildlife habitat through native tree and shrub planting in key areas of our campus. Volunteers will help support biodiversity\, improve ecosystem health\, and create important habitat for birds\, pollinators\, and other wildlife. \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors\, make a meaningful impact on the landscape\, and connect with others who care about conservation and the natural world. No prior experience is necessary. All are welcome! \nPlease come prepared for outdoor work with sturdy shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, water\, and gloves if you have them. \nTo learn more and register\, visit this link: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1263005 \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 19\nTIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/volunteer-to-plant-trees-at-pleasant-valley/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forestry,Gardening,Native Plants,Outdoor Activity,plants,Trees
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