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SUMMARY:Skydance of the American Woodcock at Canoe Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley for an evening of birding! When the sun sets in early spring\, woodcock love is in the air. Wet meadows and fields are transformed into a “runway” for their beautiful aerial courtship display. Listen and watch for the woodcock’s performance on their breeding grounds. Viewing the woodcock’s sky dance is a natural spectacle that should not be missed. \nDress for the weather and enjoy an early spring evening outside. Terrain is level or gently sloping. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to mud\, ice or snow. If the weather warrants it\, traction spikes may be available to borrow on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nAdult Program. $15-$20 Fee. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/SkydanceoftheWoodcock \nDATE: Wednesday\, March 18 \nTIME: 7:00pm – 8:00pm \nLOCATION: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary\, Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/skydance-of-the-american-woodcock-at-canoe-meadows/
LOCATION:Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary\, 309 Holmes Rd.\, Pittsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Events,Hikes,Outdoor Activity,Walks,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Stop Stocking: The Harmful Practice of Fish Stocking in Massachusetts and What You Can Do to Help
DESCRIPTION:In 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 routine stocking of non-native fish into Massachusetts waterways. \nJoin BEAT for an in-depth webinar examining how MassWildlife’s fish stocking program conflicts with the state’s biodiversity mandate and what science tells us about its ecological impacts. \nDATE: Tuesday\, March 3\nTIME: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM\nLOCATION: Online via Zoom — Registration required; click here to register.  \nEach year\, nearly half a million hatchery-raised\, non-native trout are released into rivers\, lakes\, and streams across Massachusetts\, often into habitats that still support native eastern brook trout. Research shows that stocking non-native fish disrupts freshwater ecosystems\, accelerates the declines of native species\, contributes to pollution\, and wastes significant public resources — as most stocked fish die shortly after release. \nThis webinar will explore: \n\nWhat fish stocking is\nHow non-native stocking impacts native fish and other organisms\, water quality\, and ecosystem health\nWhy stocking conflicts with Executive Order 618 and the Department of Fish and Game’s own conservation goals\nProven\, science-based alternatives like habitat restoration and reconnecting waterways\nHow YOU can make a difference in changing MassWildlife’s practices and pushing Massachusetts to support biodiversity and resilient freshwater ecosystems\n\nParticipants will learn how to take action locally to effect state-wide change. We look forward to seeing you there! \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/stop-fish-stocking-webinar/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action,BEAT Events,Biodiversity,Conservation,Fish,Invasive Species,Legislation,Native Plants,Natural History,Pollutants,Skills,Talks,Webinars,Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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SUMMARY:Berkshire Green Drinks: "Rescuing Wildlife: When and How to Help Wild Animals" with Judy Pasko of Cummington Wildlife\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: this event is now online only\, there will be no in-person gathering* \nJoin BEAT for the February 2026 Berkshire Green Drinks featuring Judy Pasko\, a longtime wildlife rehabilitator and founder of Cummington Wildlife\, Inc. \nJudy has been rehabilitating wildlife since 2006 and holds both state and federal permits\, with a focus on rabbits\, songbirds\, and merganser ducklings. She has helped revise Massachusetts’ wildlife rehabilitation exam and study guide and mentors aspiring rehabilitators through statewide training seminars. Judy will share insights from years of hands-on wildlife care and what it takes to support this critical work across the region. \nDATE: Wednesday\, February 11 \nTIME: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom \nClick here to register (Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.) \n\nWhat is Berkshire Green Drinks? Berkshire Green Drinks is an informal gathering on the second Wednesday of the month that is free and open to everyone with any environmental interest. A guest speaker talks about an environmentally-related topic for approximately 30 minutes beginning at 6 PM; the presentation is followed by a discussion and Q&A. The drinks aren’t green but the conversations are. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join and bring along questions! \nWhat is Green Drinks? Green Drinks is an international forum where people who work in the environmental field and environmental enthusiasts meet for a drink and snacks at informal sessions. There will be a lively mix of people from non-profit organizations\, academia\, government\, business\, and the general public. Green Drinks is a great way of catching up with people you know and for making new contacts. These networking events are very simple and unstructured. Come along\, and you’ll be made welcome.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/berkshire-green-drinks-february-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Action,BEAT Events,Community Events,Green Drinks,Networking,Talks,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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SUMMARY:Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks\, scat\, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck\, we will find signs of coyotes\, foxes\, deer\, rabbits\, and more. \nDress for the weather and enjoy a morning of winter tracking. This program covers up to a mile of trail depending on the amount of tracks we find. Terrain is level or gradually sloping. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to snow\, mud or ice. Traction spikes or snowshoes may be available to borrow on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Saturday\, January 3 \nTIME: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/tracking-winter-wildlife-for-beginners-3/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife,Wildlife Tracking
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