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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
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SUMMARY:Environmental Film Focus Series: BAD RIVER
DESCRIPTION:Attend a screening of BAD RIVER\, hosted by The Berkshire International Film Festival. BAD RIVER\, narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse and Academy-Award nominee\, Edward Norton; written and directed by award-winning filmmaker\, Mary Mazzio; and produced by Grant Hill (Owner of the Atlanta Hawks) and Allison Abner (writer for Narcos\, West Wing and descendant of the Stockbridge Munsee Band)\, is a new documentary film which chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and its ongoing fight for sovereignty\, a story which unfolds in a groundbreaking way through a series of shocking revelations\, devastating losses\, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience\, which includes a David vs. Goliath battle to save Lake Superior\, the largest freshwater resource in America. As Eldred Corbine\, a Bad River Tribal Elder declares: “We gotta protect it… die for it\, if we have to.” Learn more at this link: https://biffma.org/event/environmental-film-focus-series-bad-river/. \nThere will be a Q&A following the film.\n \nIn collaboration with Roaring Brook Family Foundation. \nDATE: Sunday\, April 12\nTIME: 3:00pm – 5:00pm\nLOCATION: Triplex 3\, 70 Railroad St.\, Great Barrington\, MA 01230
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/environmental-film-focus-series-bad-river/
LOCATION:The Triplex Cinema\, 70 Railroad St.\, Great Barrington\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Environmental Justice,Film,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T163000
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SUMMARY:Rooting out Barberry in Worthington\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Wild and Scenic Westfield River Committee for an afternoon of invasive plant removal! Reduce ticks the wild and scenic way — come for as long as you can and learn how to remove the Barberry Beast! \nEmail westfieldriver@gmail.com for meeting location and details. Call Meredyth with any questions at 413-207-4282. \nDATE: Sunday\, April 12\nTIME: 1:00pm – 4:30pm\nLOCATION: Worthington\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/rooting-out-barberry-in-worthington-ma/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Invasive Plant Removals,Invasive Species,Native Plants,Outdoor Activity,plants,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073129
CREATED:20260409T030059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T144607Z
UID:10005225-1775912400-1775923200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Spring Fix-It Fair
DESCRIPTION:Got something that needs repair?\n\nBring any household items\, including clothing to be sewn or mended\, small appliances\, or other stuff needing to be fixed to the Fix-It Fair on Saturday\, April 11 at the Lenox Community Center (65 Walker St.). From 1 to 4pm community volunteers will lend a hand and make repairs!\n\nKids are welcome to bring items that need fixing\, too.\n\nIt’s FREE! Call ahead with any questions (Kate: 413-637-0233).\n\nDATE: Saturday\, April 11\nTIME: 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Lenox Community Center\, 65 Walker St.\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/spring-fix-it-fair-2/
LOCATION:Lenox Community Center\, 65 Walker St.\, Lenox\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Recycling,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073129
CREATED:20260406T164432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T164432Z
UID:10005198-1775912400-1775923200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:WRL: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Williamstown Rural Lands and the South Williamstown Community Association\, volunteer fixers can address your problems with that squeaky bike\, small electrical things\, wooden furniture\, dull blades\, costume jewelry repairs\, and hole-ly clothing. Computer troubles? Bring it in. The fabulous folks from BagShare Project will make you a very cool reusable bag. All for free (donations to SWCA welcome); snacks provided. \nLearn more at this link: https://rurallands.org/events/spring-repair-cafe-at-sheep-hill-2/ \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11\nTIME: 1:00pm – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Road\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/wrl-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Recycling,Repair Cafe,Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073129
CREATED:20260206T164041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T134041Z
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SUMMARY:Making Way for Wildlife: Reconnecting Nature Across Our Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:La traducción simultánea estará disponible en el evento. \nSome 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth\, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. From frogs and turtles to bears and bobcats\, more than a million animals are killed on roads every day in the U.S. alone. Creatures from antelope to salmon are losing their ability to migrate in search of food and mates\, and the very noise of traffic chases songbirds from vast swaths of habitat. \nToday\, road ecologists are seeking to blunt that destruction through innovative solutions. Conservationists are building bridges for mountain lions and tunnels for toads\, engineers are deconstructing the labyrinth of logging roads that web national forests\, and community organizers are working to undo the havoc highways have wreaked upon American cities. \nJoin Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) for an engaging and enlightening event exploring road ecology and wildlife connectivity\, featuring two nationally recognized leaders in the field. \nDr. Patricia Cramer will share an overview of how communities across the U.S. are working to reconnect wildlife habitats across roads\, from science to emerging transportation policy. She’ll discuss what’s coming in the 2026 Transportation Act\, the potential for a new Wildlife Road Crossing Program\, and offer a closer look at the Massachusetts State Wildlife and Transportation Plan (SWTAP)\, which she helped develop. Dr. Cramer will also explore how this plan can be put into action here in Western Massachusetts. \nBen Goldfarb\, award-winning environmental journalist and author\, will join us virtually to take us on a journey into the hidden world of road ecology. While roads often fade into the background of our daily lives\, wildlife experiences them as forces of disruption and danger. Ben will explore how transportation infrastructure impacts animals and ecosystems\, and highlight how we can create a better\, safer world for all living beings. \nIn addition to the talks\, this event will feature: \n\nA hands-on stream table demonstration showing how water\, land\, and infrastructure interact\nPartner organizations tabling—offering opportunities to learn more\, ask questions\, and get involved locally\n\nWhether you’re a wildlife lover\, transportation enthusiast\, or someone who’s just started noticing animals along the roadside\, this event offers a look at how smarter road design can create safer\, healthier landscapes for both wildlife and people. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11 \nTIME: 9:30 AM to Noon \nLOCATION: Berkshire Community College (BCC)\, 1350 West St\, Pittsfield\, MA \nREGISTER HERE \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nDr. Patricia Cramer is the nation’s leader in wildlife connectivity across transportation. She is the founder and director of The Wildlife Connectivity Institute. This non-profit focuses on restoring and protecting wildlife connectivity across landscapes and roads. Through science and education\, her work helps states identify where to mitigate roads for all kinds of wildlife\, and to build the most effective wildlife crossing structures. She has conducted studies for 15 departments of transportation\, including MassDOT\, and monitored over 100 wildlife crossing structures. She has received awards from the Federal Highway Administration\, the Utah Department of Transportation\, the Utah Wildlife Society\, the Denver Zoo\, and others. \nBen Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic\, The Atlantic\, Smithsonian Magazine\, The New Yorker\, and many other publications\, and has several times been anthologized in the Best American Science & Nature Writing. His most recent book\, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet\, was named one of the best books of 2023 by The New York Times and received the Rachel Carson Award for Excellence in Environmental Writing and the Banff Book Competition’s Grand Prize. His previous book\, Eager: The Surprising\, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter\, won the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He lives in Colorado with his wife\, his daughter\, and his dog\, Kit — which is\, of course\, what you call a baby beaver. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Berkshire Community College (BCC)\, with support from The Nature Conservancy\, Housatonic Heritage\, Housatonic Valley Association (HVA)\, Greenagers\, The Conway School\, Wild & Scenic Westfield River\, and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC).
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/making-way-for-wildlife-reconnecting-nature-across-our-landscapes/
LOCATION:Berkshire Community College\, 1350 West St.\, Pittsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Biodiversity,Community Events,Fish,Land Protection,Legislation,Natural History,Networking,Talks,Wildlife,Wildlife Tracking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T121500
DTSTAMP:20260605T073129
CREATED:20260313T175017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T175017Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening for Today & Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners’ Association for a symposium on sustainable landscaping. The event includes two keynote sessions at 9 am and 11 am. Whether you own many acres of land or a few planters on a balcony\, learn how and why your landscaping can support birds and other wildlife in the Berkshires in the face of climate change. Other topics include: invasive species of Western Mass\, localizing your landscape with native trees and shrubs\, deer defense\, and more. Registration required\, $35 fee. A full description of the event can be found at this link: https://tinyurl.com/GardeningforTodayandTomorrow. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11 \nTIME: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm \nLOCATION: Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East Street\, Lenox\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/gardening-for-today-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Lenox Memorial Middle & High School\, 197 East St.\, Lenox\, MA
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Community Events,Gardening,Invasive Species,Native Plants,plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073129
CREATED:20260410T153313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T153313Z
UID:10005226-1775898000-1775908800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Volunteer Day at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary to help get the campus ready for spring! \nVolunteers will assist with projects such as sprucing up the nature play area\, weeding\, mulching\, and other seasonal outdoor tasks. It’s a great way to spend a spring morning outdoors while making a meaningful impact. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://volunteer.massaudubon.org/need/detail/?need_id=1175101 \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11\nTIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd.\, Lenox\, MA  01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/second-saturday-volunteer-day-at-pleasant-valley-wildlife-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Days,Invasive Plant Removals,Outdoor Activity,plants,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260406T164811Z
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SUMMARY:Sheep Hill Spring Site Spruce-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Williamstown Rural Lands staff and board for our Spring Site Spruce-up. We’ll be snipping\, raking\, and fixing our way through the punch list to get Sheep Hill looking sharp for the public. Avery Gura’s famous apple cake will be served with weather-appropriate drinks and other energizing snacks. \nPitch in for an hour or three\, all abilities welcome. Bring along your fancy electric lawn rake if you’ve got one to tackle that gravel. Otherwise\, we’ve got the tools. We look forward to catching up with you outdoors. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 11\nTIME: 8:00am – 12:00pm\nLOCATION: Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Road\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/sheep-hill-spring-site-spruce-up/
LOCATION:Sheep Hill\, 671 Cold Spring Rd\, Williamstown\, MA
CATEGORIES:Cleanup Days,Community Events,Outdoor Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260406T162156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T162156Z
UID:10005196-1775640600-1775647800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Joint Hike: Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join the BNRC and OLLI at BCC for this spring loop hike at Tom Ball Mountain. This outing is rated moderate with both up and downhill stretches. The hike will be around 3 miles. Registration opens March 23 at 9am on OLLI’s website. \nTom Ball Mountain is BNRC’s newest trail which opened in summer 2025. The trail includes views of Long Pond and Round Pond to the east. The trail is moderate with both up and downhill stretches. Hikers can see the amazing trail building skills of the BNRC and Greenager crews who helped build this wonderful new trail that will eventually become part of the High Road. \nHiking poles are strongly recommended\, and good hiking shoes are essential. \nIf we need to cancel the hike due to rain\, we will notify participants by email by 7:00 AM the day of the hike. \nRegister and learn more at this link: https://berkshireolli.org/event-6613472 \nDATE: Wednesday\, April 8\nTIME: 9:30am – 11:30am\nLOCATION: Tom Ball Mountain\, Alford. From the center of Great Barrington: Take Taconic Avenue west. Taconic Avenue turns into Alford Road. Follow Alford Road 2 miles. After passing Division Street\, the trailhead will be 0.6 miles ahead on the right. 
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/joint-hike-berkshire-natural-resources-council-and-osher-lifelong-learning-institute/
LOCATION:Tom Ball Mountain\, 152 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Hikes,Outdoor Activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260403T184349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184349Z
UID:10005195-1775583000-1775588400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Climate Action Home: Practical Cost Effective Measures to Save Energy and Save Money
DESCRIPTION:350Mass Berkshire Climate Action\, is presenting Bringing Climate Action Home\, on April 7\, 2026\, at Wander\, 34 Depot St. Suite 101\, Pittsfield\, MA. Doors open at 5:30 to provide time for attendees to meet with and learn more about participating community organizations\, speakers begin at 6:00. This event is free and open to the public. \nAbout Bring Climate Action Home: \nThis program will provide valuable resources for anyone considering home renovations\, new construction\, and upgrading to energy efficient electrical appliances. It will include information for homeowners\, landlords\, and renters. \nWendy Brown\, AIA\, CPHD\, Owner/Architect at Terra Design-Build will address critical energy efficient design issues for new and existing homes\, Mass Save\, and how climate disruption impacts us locally. \nJoe Carry\, Decumanus Green Design-Build\, will offer sustainable building insight based on his local home building experience which includes net zero design/construction. \nAmanda Parker\, Green Energy Consumers Alliance\, will discuss the adoption of   residential battery storage\, window heat pumps\, plug-in balcony solar\, and more with a focus on the needs of renters and low-income households. In addition Amanda will outline current available financial incentives including rebates for implementing energy efficient measures. \nAbout 350Mass Berkshires Climate Action: \nOur volunteer members work together to impact environmental degradation and the climate crisis at the local and state level. Because we recognize that these issues impact everyone\, we develop  mutually supportive relationships with groups throughout the county.  \nIn recent years 350MA Berkshires Climate Action has supported local efforts to convert Pittsfield’s polluting ‘Peaker Plants’ to clean energy\, ensure that new school buildings are designed sustainably for the long term\, and has worked on passage of statewide legislation supporting climate and social justice issues as well as clean affordable energy. We welcome new members! \nFor more information visit: 350maberkshires.org or email: berkshires@350mass.org \nDATE: Tuesday\, April 7\nTIME: 5:30pm\nLOCATION: Wander\, 34 Depot St\, Suite 101\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/bringing-climate-action-home-practical-cost-effective-measures-to-save-energy-and-save-money/
LOCATION:Wander Berkshires\, 34 Depot St Suite 101\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Climate Change,Community Events,Community Meetings,Energy,Public Meeting,Skills,Sustainability,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260401T193159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T193159Z
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SUMMARY:Night Bites & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire for an evening of delicious food and eye-popping conversation! \n‘Climate change’ and ‘global warming’ are misleading phrases. We’re not advocating conspiracy theories here but recognizing that these phrases lull us into thinking climate turmoil is something that is off in the future and far away from the Berkshires. ‘Extreme weather’ might be a better way to describe the local effects that we have already seen. \nUUMSB will host Night Bites & Insights on Tuesday\, April 7th at 5:30 p.m. featuring a spaghetti dinner and conversation with atmospheric scientist Dr. Anton Seimon. Anton Seimon is a six-time National Geographic Society grantee and interdisciplinary scientist with projects on four continents ranging from long-term monitoring of climate change impacts in the Andes to the Inside Tornadoes project over the U.S. Great Plains. Dr. Seimon teaches climate science at Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy. \nA $5 spaghetti dinner – including vegetarian options\, salad\, bread\, and dessert – will be open to the public at 5:30 PM while Dr. Seimon shares slides and information about past events such as The Great Barrington Tornado and The Butternut Fire as well as insights about things we can expect in the future. Q&A will follow Dr. Seimon’s remarks. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-bites-insights-tickets-1984131828711?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish#location \nDATE: Tuesday\, April 7\nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nLOCATION: Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Great Barrington\, MA 01236
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/night-bites-insights/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Housatonic\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Community Events,Community Meetings,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20251219T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T151100Z
UID:10005154-1775044800-1775048400@www.thebeatnews.org
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/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260313T183752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T183752Z
UID:10005191-1774033200-1774036800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Timberdoodles: Sky-Dancing Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley for an evening of birding! Every spring\, American Woodcocks or “timberdoodles” turn the meadows of the Berkshires into a runway for their magnificent aerial dance. Learn about the lives of woodcocks with a short\, family-friendly presentation from a Mass Audubon naturalist\, then look and listen for them on the Glen Meadow Loop. Even if we don’t see any timberdoodles at Greylock Glen\, you’ll learn where and when to look for them during your next outing. \nThis program is all outdoors and includes a 0.2-mile walk to the area of highest woodcock activity. The trail surface is wide\, gravel-paved\, and has some small hills. Be sure to dress to be comfortable outside in the weather of the evening. Depending on the weather\, the trail surface might be wet\, muddy\, or slippery. \nThis is a family program. Each registration requires at least one adult and one child. Pre-registration is required. $10-$12 fee. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://tinyurl.com/timberdoodlesskydancingbirds \nDATE: Friday\, March 20 \nTIME: 7:00pm – 8:00pm \nLOCATION: Greylock Glen\, Adams
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/timberdoodles-sky-dancing-birds/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen\, 135 Gould Road\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Community Events,Family Programming,Outdoor Activity,Walks,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182321Z
UID:10005190-1773860400-1773864000@www.thebeatnews.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20251210T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T140506Z
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SUMMARY:Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 municipalities. \nThe group meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm and is always looking for new people to bring ideas\, brainstorm clever actions\, and help implement current initiatives. \nPlease join and you will be made welcome! To contact us and get the Zoom link\, email at: berkshires@350mass.org \nDATES: 3rd Wednesdays \nTIME: 6:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/act-on-climate-with-350mass-berkshires/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Action,Clean Energy,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260218T152847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T184817Z
UID:10005187-1773250200-1773253800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Clean Air in Action: Overview of air quality monitoring in the Berkshires with BEAT and BRPC
DESCRIPTION:Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission for an evening of air quality. BEAT staff will share results from over two years of ambient air quality monitoring in Pittsfield. BRPC will discuss their countywide air quality monitoring project\, which for two years will measure both indoor and outdoor air quality. Learn about the effects of poor air quality on your health\, and how the dangers of indoor air pollution differ from outdoor air. Both organizations will share the importance of collaboration in environmental and public health projects\, sharing success from joint outreach in schools and the community. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register for online participation. \nRSVP Here if you plan to join us for the in-person gathering (doing so helps bar staff prepare). \nDATE: Wednesday\, March 11 \nTIME: 5:30 pm – 6:30 PM\, in-person gathering begins about 5 PM \nLOCATION: Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School St\, Pittsfield AND Online via Zoom \nIn-person attendees are encouraged to arrive before 5 PM to order drinks and find seats \n\nWhat is Berkshire Green Drinks? Berkshire Green Drinks (formerly Pittsfield 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/march-green-drinks-beat-and-brpc-partnered-in-air-quality/
LOCATION:Hot Plate Brewing Co.\, 1 School St.\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Green Drinks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20251219T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T151100Z
UID:10005153-1772625600-1772629200@www.thebeatnews.org
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/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260115T144837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T145134Z
UID:10005183-1772560800-1772566200@www.thebeatnews.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T201500
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260102T175029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T182341Z
UID:10005166-1771959600-1771964100@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Invasives Management: Our Gardens and the Big Picture
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our most common invasive plants and how to manage them by prioritizing your goals. Private landowners are essential to help us combat invasives plants and promote a healthy landscape. \nKristin O’Brien\, Conservation Restriction Manager\, joined Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) in 2017. She manages ~3\,650 acres of protected lands across 106 conservation restrictions\, creates invasive plant management plans\, and oversees SuAsCo CISMA’s Weed Warrior program. Kristin is also the coordinator for the CISMA\, which works with local partners to increase invasive plant management efforts in the MetroWest area. Kristin has a BS in biology: ecology and evolution from Hofstra University and an MS in biology: habitat management from Eastern Washington University. \nThis will be recorded. \n\n\nRegister for this presentation\n\nDATE: Tuesday\, February 24 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/invasives-management-our-gardens-and-the-big-picture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260105T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174842Z
UID:10005175-1771957800-1771963200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Legacy Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Your land provides tremendous benefit to you and the public. This free webinar series will help landowners decide the future of their land and take steps to formalize a conservation-based estate plan to achieve their personal and financial goals. This year’s webinar series will also include a webinar focused on the children of landowners.\n\nThe webinar series is divided into four topics:\n\nWebinar 1: Getting Started with Conservation-based Estate Planning (January 13\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Paul Catanzaro\, University of Massachusetts) \nWebinar 2: Passing on Your Land Using a Will or Trust (January 27\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Attorney Peter Ziomek) \nWebinar 3: Permanent Land Conservation Tools (February 10\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Olivia Lukacic\, The Trustees of Reservations) \nWebinar 4: Inheriting Land (February 24\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Paul Catanzaro\, University of Massachusetts and Christa Collins\, Land Protection Specialist) \nRegistrants will receive a Zoom link upon registration\, and a reminder the week of the webinar.  \nRegister Here \n\nDATE: Tuesdays\, January 13 and 27\, February 10 and 24 \nTIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/protecting-your-legacy-webinar-series/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Protection,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260109T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T213307Z
UID:10005182-1771758000-1771761600@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:10X10 Family Snowshoe Hike at Arrowhead
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a fun winter adventure at Arrowhead! This 1-mile guided hike led by Berkshire Natural Resources Council combines a family-friendly scavenger hunt with an introduction to the historic site by the Berkshire County Historical Society. Together we’ll tramp through storied woodlands and catch a glimpse of Mt. Greylock’s snowy silhouette! Come into the museum shop afterward to warm up with free hot chocolate! \nSnowshoes will be available (weather permitting)\, making this an exciting opportunity to explore the grounds in true winter fashion. \nDifficulty: Easy (easy pace\, little elevation gain) \nWhat to Bring: Please bring water\, wear sturdy footwear\, and wear layers. Consider snowshoes or microspikes\, if you have them. BNRC has pairs of both to loan if needed. \nLanguage: This hike will be led in English. \nQuestions: \n\nFor questions reach out to Charlotte at chood@bnrc.org\nFor DAY-OF event issues (i.e. last minute cancellation or lost) please call the Community Events cell phone at (413) 717-1262.\n\nCancellation Policy \n\nBNRC’s weather hotline (413-499-0596 > ext. 5) will be updated with event cancelation information by 5:00 pm the day before an event.\n\nCancellation may occur if:\n\nTemperatures over 91 Degrees F due to potential for heat exhaustion\nForecast for thunderstorms or steady rain\nTemperatures in the teens or below\nUnsafe driving conditions\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \nDATE: Sunday\, February 22 \nTIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nLOCATION: Herman Mellville’s Arrowhead Museum\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/10x10-family-snowshoe-hike-at-arrowhead/
LOCATION:Arrowhead\, 780 Holmes Road\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programming,Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20251219T152620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T152620Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity: Replicable Models for Resilient Design with Evan Abramson
DESCRIPTION:Funded by a Healthy Soils Action Grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs\, for the past two years Landscape Interactions has been collaborating with farmers and community gardeners across Massachusetts to develop a series of scalable\, replicable landscape designs and land management practices to improve soil health and increase soil carbon sequestration by supporting native pollinator species at risk of extinction. Through a robust process of on-site data collection\, collaborative design and community engagement\, Healthy Soil through Maximum Biodiversity offers a playbook for building biodiversity and ecological resilience below and aboveground. \nEvan Abramson will present two seasons of data from ten participating sites\, walk audience members through the process of creating the target list of over 150 at-risk species\, and showcase the scalable\, replicable designs that support these species\, all forthcoming in a free\, public access publication. \nEvan Abramson is Founder and Principal of Landscape Interactions\, an interdisciplinary landscape planning and design studio based in western Massachusetts with a renowned focus on biodiversity and science-based practices. Drawing on his diverse experience as a regional planner\, farmer\, community organizer\, filmmaker and photojournalist\, Evan designs landscapes and corridors that build resilience to a changing climate at the ecosystems level. He holds a Master of Science in Ecological Design from the Conway School of Landscape Design\, a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College\, Certificates in Permaculture Design and Biodynamic Gardening\, is the author of numerous publications\, including Pollinate Now\, Farming for Biodiversity and Lincoln Pollinator Action Plan. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Friday\, February 20 \nTIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/healthy-soil-through-maximum-biodiversity-replicable-models-for-resilient-design-with-evan-abramson/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Gardening,Native Plants,Pollinators,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260121T175154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T133506Z
UID:10005185-1771527600-1771533000@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Pipelines 101: Transmission Pipeline Infrastructure and Permitting
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 are made of\, how different kinds of projects require different kinds of public input in the permit process\, and what they mean for the energy landscape here in New England. \nDATE: Thursday\, February 19 \nTIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: Online — Registration Required; REGISTER HERE \nLed by BEAT’s No Fracked Gas in Mass Program Director\, Rosemary Wessel\, and Cathy Kristofferson of the Pipe Line Awareness Network.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/pipelines-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Action,BEAT Events,Clean Energy,Legislation,Pollutants,Talks,Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20251210T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T140506Z
UID:10005092-1771437600-1771437600@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Act on Climate with 350Mass Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 municipalities. \nThe group meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm and is always looking for new people to bring ideas\, brainstorm clever actions\, and help implement current initiatives. \nPlease join and you will be made welcome! To contact us and get the Zoom link\, email at: berkshires@350mass.org \nDATES: 3rd Wednesdays \nTIME: 6:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/act-on-climate-with-350mass-berkshires/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Action,Clean Energy,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260105T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T184048Z
UID:10005176-1771063200-1771070400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:10 x 10 Festival: Winter Tree Identification Walk
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to tell trees apart during winter? Join BEAT for a free winter tree identification walk at Pittsfield’s Springside Park and Hebert Arboretum. \nWhile identifying trees without leaves may seem daunting\, winter is actually an excellent time to learn. Without foliage\, flowers\, or fruit\, participants will discover how to recognize trees and shrubs year-round by closely examining often-overlooked features such as buds\, twigs\, bark\, and overall tree structure. Guided by BEAT naturalist and tree enthusiast Chelsey Simmons\, this walk will focus on common trees found in the New England landscape. \nThe walk will be stop-and-go and will take place entirely outdoors. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers. No prior experience or knowledge is required\, and all are welcome; however\, participation is limited to 10 people. \nRSVP is required to reserve your spot and receive meeting location details. Email chelsey@thebeatnews.org to register. \nDATE: Saturday\, February 14 (Rain Date: Sunday\, February 15) \nTIME: 10:00 AM to Noon \nLOCATION: Springside Park\, 874 North St\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \nThis walk is part of the 10×10 Upstreet Arts Festival\, a winter arts festival located in Pittsfield’s Upstreet Cultural District in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts\, organized by the City of Pittsfield and Barrington Stage Company.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/10-x-10-winter-tree-id-2026/
LOCATION:Springside Park\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201
CATEGORIES:Art,BEAT Events,Community Events,Native Plants,Natural History,Outdoor Activity,Skills,Trees,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20251210T025406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213342Z
UID:10005089-1770922800-1770926400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:I Love a Rainy Night: The Rhythm of Forest Amphibians
DESCRIPTION:Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a lecture on amphibian migrations\, featuring Laura Heady\, a biologist with the New York State Department of Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University. \nBeneath the towering trees of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains\, under the leaves\, rotting logs\, lives a fantastic group of amphibians. Nocturnal in their behavior and hunkered down in underground retreats\, forest salamanders often go undetected – until they move on rainy nights in large numbers for their annual breeding migrations to vernal pools. Along with wood frogs\, these amphibians encounter many roads that bisect their habitat\, and in some places\, they also encounter volunteers who lend a hand to provide safe passage. \nDiscover the fascinating world of forest amphibians\, their life histories and role in forest ecosystems\, and opportunities to get involved in conservation of vernal pool-breeding amphibians. \nHeady has a BS in Environmental Science from Rutgers University and an MS in Biology from Idaho State University. She has worked on biodiversity conservation in the Hudson River estuary watershed for nearly 25 years and started the Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings Project in 2009. \nThe event is free and open to all\, but registration is required. Sign up to attend in person at the Lovejoy Auditorium in Millbrook\, NY\, or watch a live stream online. Offered in partnership with the Catskill Science Collaborative. \nCary’s public lectures are made possible\, in part\, by support from Harney & Sons Fine Teas. \nREGISTER HERE \nDATE: Thursday\, February 12 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online\, or in-person at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies\, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rte. 44) Millbrook\, NY
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/i-love-a-rainy-night-the-rhythm-of-forest-amphibians/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Amphibians
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260102T180250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T180250Z
UID:10005167-1770836400-1770841800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:From Wasteland to Wonder
DESCRIPTION:The way we currently manage our suburban and urban landscapes is creating an ecological wasteland. Fortunately\, we have an alternative path: by working ​​with natural systems instead of against them\, we have the power to help Earth heal. Basil will begin by discussing the functions of natural systems and how they’re being damaged by standard land care practices. Then he will delve into impactful ways we can take action\, from planting saplings and saving mature trees\, to creating pocket forests and replacing our lawns with Piedmont prairies. Finally\, for those who want to help shift paradigms even more\, Basil will introduce us to his initiative Project Pando\, which provides a  model for community-based efforts that gather native seeds\, raise them into trees\, and give them away for free. \nBasil Camu pursues his purpose and passions as the co-founder of Leaf & Limb\, a tree care company in Raleigh\, NC\, and Project Pando\, a non-profit that aims to connect people to trees. He is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and author of the book From Wasteland to Wonder – Easy Ways We Can Help Heal Earth in the Sub/Urban Landscape. His work has been featured in the New York Times\, Gardenista\, and A Way to Garden with Margaret Roach. \n\n\nRegister\n\nDATE: Wednesday\, February 11 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/from-wasteland-to-wonder/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260121T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T211948Z
UID:10005184-1770832800-1770836400@www.thebeatnews.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T073130
CREATED:20260105T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174842Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Legacy Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Your land provides tremendous benefit to you and the public. This free webinar series will help landowners decide the future of their land and take steps to formalize a conservation-based estate plan to achieve their personal and financial goals. This year’s webinar series will also include a webinar focused on the children of landowners.\n\nThe webinar series is divided into four topics:\n\nWebinar 1: Getting Started with Conservation-based Estate Planning (January 13\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Paul Catanzaro\, University of Massachusetts) \nWebinar 2: Passing on Your Land Using a Will or Trust (January 27\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Attorney Peter Ziomek) \nWebinar 3: Permanent Land Conservation Tools (February 10\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Olivia Lukacic\, The Trustees of Reservations) \nWebinar 4: Inheriting Land (February 24\, 6:30 – 8:00pm with Paul Catanzaro\, University of Massachusetts and Christa Collins\, Land Protection Specialist) \nRegistrants will receive a Zoom link upon registration\, and a reminder the week of the webinar.  \nRegister Here \n\nDATE: Tuesdays\, January 13 and 27\, February 10 and 24 \nTIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/protecting-your-legacy-webinar-series/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Protection,Webinars
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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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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