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SUMMARY:Habitat Chat
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Pollinator Network hosts monthly drop-in\, informal meetings for participants from across the state to learn about topics relevant to our work\, share projects\, ask questions\, and exchange knowledge\, ideas\, and updates. \nWhether you’re a seasoned community organizer\, a home gardener\, work in the field already\, or are new to pollinator protection concerns\, all are welcome! Stay for the entire meeting or just pop in for what you can. \n\nTo receive the zoom link\, please register here.\nDATE: First Wednesday of each month \nTIME: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/habitat-chat/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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SUMMARY:Community Garden Opening Day at Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Help Mass Audubon open the Community Garden for the season at Canoe Meadows! \nVolunteers will assist with preparing and refreshing garden beds so they are ready for planting in the weeks ahead. Come enjoy a productive morning outdoors and help set the stage for a successful growing season. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1232945 \nDATE: Thursday\, May 7\nTIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary\, 350 Williams Street\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/community-garden-opening-day-at-canoe-meadows-wildlife-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary\, 309 Holmes Rd.\, Pittsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Building Better Soil: A Three-Part Soil Health Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Organic Farming Situation\, Massachusetts Chapter\, for a 3 part series exploring the living world beneath our feet! \nHealthy soil is the foundation of productive farms and gardens. In this three-part Soil Health Intensive\, participants will explore the living world beneath our feet and learn practical strategies for building resilient\, fertile soil. Together we’ll uncover the foundational principles that support thriving growing spaces while examining the physical\, chemical\, and biological pillars of soil health. \nEach workshop will focus on one of these core soil properties and introduce practical tools\, observations\, and management strategies that growers can apply in their own farms\, gardens\, and landscapes. \nThe series will take place at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner\, MA. While attending all three sessions provides the most complete learning experience\, participants are welcome to attend one\, two\, or all three workshops throughout the season. Please see individual event pages for details. \nThis educational series is supported by the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)\, which helps farmers explore soil-building practices and provides resources for those interested in transitioning to organic production. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.nofamass.org/series/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/ \nDATE: Friday\, April 17 | Friday\, May 29 | Friday\, June 26\nTIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green Street\, Gardner\, MA 01440
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/building-better-soil-a-three-part-soil-health-intensive/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 444 Green St.\, Gardner\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Meetings,Farming,Gardening,plants
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Garden Spring Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden for a full day of family fun at SpringFest on Saturday\, May 9. The day’s activities include Best Damn Espresso and Cousins Maine Lobster food trucks\, craft vendors\, a petting zoo\, pony rides\, face painting\, and children’s activities. We will also celebrate our most recent Horticulture Certificate graduates with the Herb Associates’ celebrated herb-infused cookies and the Mai Bowle\, a traditional May wine punch\, fragrant\, refreshing and a perfect toast to spring. \nLearn more at this link: https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/springfest \nDATE: Saturday\, May 9\nTIME: 10:00am – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 W Stockbridge Rd\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/berkshire-botanical-garden-spring-fest/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Rd.\, Stockbridge\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Gardening
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