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SUMMARY:Northwoods Tracking & Trailing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday & Sunday\, February 26 – 27 or March 12 – 13 \nThe western mountains of Maine in winter are stunning. They’re also home to the densest population of Canada lynx in the lower 48 states. Join seasoned wildlife tracker\, educator and Maine Guide\, Dan Gardoqui\, for a small-group (6 max) experience tracking and trailing lynx\, moose\, marten\, fisher and more. \nDan has led groups in this region for over a dozen years and will provide an unforgettable experience. \nOnly a few openings remain! \n  \nRegistration is required. Apply HERE. \n  \nTo learn more\, click here.\nQuestions: email dan@leadwithnature.com.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/northwoods-tracking-trailing/2022-03-13/
LOCATION:Maine Woodlands
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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SUMMARY:Hornwort Biology and Systematics
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, February 19 & 26\, March 5\, 12\, & 19 @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. \nInstructor: Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar\nTuition Cost: $175 \nHornworts represent the smallest phylum among land plants\, with only 220 species. Despite the reduced species number\, they have a fascinating biology and hold clues on the evolution of symbiotic interactions and chloroplast evolution. Most of the diversity of hornworts is found in tropical and subtemperate areas from the Americas and Asia (especially India and China). Despite the evolutionary and\, recently\, genomic importance of the group\, the taxonomy remains challenging and little known. \nThis seminar will provide an introduction to the diversity of hornworts\, with focus on the American continents (from Canada to Patagonia) and Europe. We will first identify study the morphology and anatomy of hornworts and discuss last decade studies on morphology\, phylogenetics\, symbiosis\, systematics\, and genomics. Then\, we will focus on the regions of interest\, giving special attention to genera and species present. The participant will be guided through the taxonomical literature available for regional taxa\, and the morphological particularities when using the few available keys. To dive into the hornworts\, we will explore their great variety\, exploring their most common species in different substrates and ecosystems\, including páramos\, montane\, premontane rain forest\, and lowland tropical rain forest. This seminar will use zoom for interactive lectures by way of power point presentations. The seminar will provide a deep knowledge of this fascinating group of plants and discover why they have become important and popular in the field of evolutionary biology! \n• Participants need to have a Zoom account (https://zoom.us ; sign-up is free). They will receive a secure link to join the seminar before it begins. \n• Individual classes will be recorded and made available to stream (not download) for the duration of the seminar by its participants\, so they are able to review them or make up missed ones. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/hornwort-biology-and-systematics/2022-03-12/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Botany,Workshops
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SUMMARY:SWALLOWTAIL ADVENTURES — For gender-nonconforming youth ages 11–16
DESCRIPTION:March 12\, April 9\, May 7 (field trip)\, & June 18\n»10:00 am–4:00 pm each day \nThis monthly Saturday program provides a safe and fun space for trans\, nonbinary\, and genderqueer youth to explore the natural world\, gain wilderness skills\, and build community with one another. Within this caring container\, young people can learn\, play\, take on healthy challenges\, step into their leadership\, and just be themselves! \nClick here to learn more about this program and register.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/swallowtail-adventures-for-gender-nonconforming-youth-ages-11-16/2022-03-12/
LOCATION:Flying Deer Nature Center\, 122 Daley Rd.\, East Chatham\, NY
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
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SUMMARY:Winter Tracking Intensive Series
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 26 & March 6\, 12 @ 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. \nJoin Dan Yacobellis with special guest instructor Josh Wood as they co lead this four week series in the Northeast woods. Taken to a variety of habitats spread out through Rensselaer\, Columbia\, and Berkshire counties\, the participants will have the opportunity to see the tracks and sign of most of the mammalian residents of this area written in the snow covered landscape. \nParticipants will come away with a good basic understanding of :\n– Foot Morphology\n– Body movements and locamotion\n– Habitat preferences and uses\n– Life cycles\n– Animal behavior\n– In-depth discussion on animal behavior and natural history and how the animals and their environment shape each other\n– How to combine all of these to interpret the sign we find \nThis course offers something for most skill levels from novice to intermediate. \nTracking is an excellent way to have fun in winter while getting more connected to the natural world! \nCost: $ 400.00 per person (15% discount if you bring a friend)\n10 Person maximun enrollment \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-tracking-intensive-series-5/2022-03-12/
LOCATION:Outside
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
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SUMMARY:Northwoods Tracking & Trailing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday & Sunday\, February 26 – 27 or March 12 – 13 \nThe western mountains of Maine in winter are stunning. They’re also home to the densest population of Canada lynx in the lower 48 states. Join seasoned wildlife tracker\, educator and Maine Guide\, Dan Gardoqui\, for a small-group (6 max) experience tracking and trailing lynx\, moose\, marten\, fisher and more. \nDan has led groups in this region for over a dozen years and will provide an unforgettable experience. \nOnly a few openings remain! \n  \nRegistration is required. Apply HERE. \n  \nTo learn more\, click here.\nQuestions: email dan@leadwithnature.com.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/northwoods-tracking-trailing/2022-03-12/
LOCATION:Maine Woodlands
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T004312Z
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SUMMARY:Meetings Pontoosuc Lake Park Visioning Project
DESCRIPTION:Following extensive community and stakeholder input\, the Pontoosuc Lake Park visioning project design consultants have developed several schemes\, or concepts\, for future park improvements. The Office of Community Development is pleased to share these with you in the coming weeks\, both virtually and in-person.\n\n\nTwo meetings will be held:\n\nVirtually:\n– A Zoom webinar will be held on Thursday\, March 3 at 7 pm.\nRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_R3pnYuBnTPqo9bHerZh9FQ\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the specified date.\n\nIn-person:\n-Pittsfield City Hall\, 70 Allen St. Thursday\, March 10 beginning at 7 pm.\nNo registration required\, but face coverings will be required.\n\nFor more information about the project\, click here or contact city park staff at (413) 499-9344.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/meetings-pontoosuc-lake-park-visioning-project/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Zoom/In-Person
CATEGORIES:Community Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T143000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Treks
DESCRIPTION:Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be canceled in bad weather. \nThis program is free for adults and older teens. Pre-registration required.  \nDATE: Every Tuesday \nTIME: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nLOCATION: Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Road\, Cropseyville\, NY 12052 \nTo register\, call (518) 658-2055 or email dykenpond@gmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/tuesday-treks-3/2022-03-08/
LOCATION:Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Rd.\, Cropseyville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T160000
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CREATED:20220131T171840Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tracking Intensive Series
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 26 & March 6\, 12 @ 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. \nJoin Dan Yacobellis with special guest instructor Josh Wood as they co lead this four week series in the Northeast woods. Taken to a variety of habitats spread out through Rensselaer\, Columbia\, and Berkshire counties\, the participants will have the opportunity to see the tracks and sign of most of the mammalian residents of this area written in the snow covered landscape. \nParticipants will come away with a good basic understanding of :\n– Foot Morphology\n– Body movements and locamotion\n– Habitat preferences and uses\n– Life cycles\n– Animal behavior\n– In-depth discussion on animal behavior and natural history and how the animals and their environment shape each other\n– How to combine all of these to interpret the sign we find \nThis course offers something for most skill levels from novice to intermediate. \nTracking is an excellent way to have fun in winter while getting more connected to the natural world! \nCost: $ 400.00 per person (15% discount if you bring a friend)\n10 Person maximun enrollment \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-tracking-intensive-series-5/2022-03-06/
LOCATION:Outside
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220131T172810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172810Z
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SUMMARY:Hornwort Biology and Systematics
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, February 19 & 26\, March 5\, 12\, & 19 @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. \nInstructor: Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar\nTuition Cost: $175 \nHornworts represent the smallest phylum among land plants\, with only 220 species. Despite the reduced species number\, they have a fascinating biology and hold clues on the evolution of symbiotic interactions and chloroplast evolution. Most of the diversity of hornworts is found in tropical and subtemperate areas from the Americas and Asia (especially India and China). Despite the evolutionary and\, recently\, genomic importance of the group\, the taxonomy remains challenging and little known. \nThis seminar will provide an introduction to the diversity of hornworts\, with focus on the American continents (from Canada to Patagonia) and Europe. We will first identify study the morphology and anatomy of hornworts and discuss last decade studies on morphology\, phylogenetics\, symbiosis\, systematics\, and genomics. Then\, we will focus on the regions of interest\, giving special attention to genera and species present. The participant will be guided through the taxonomical literature available for regional taxa\, and the morphological particularities when using the few available keys. To dive into the hornworts\, we will explore their great variety\, exploring their most common species in different substrates and ecosystems\, including páramos\, montane\, premontane rain forest\, and lowland tropical rain forest. This seminar will use zoom for interactive lectures by way of power point presentations. The seminar will provide a deep knowledge of this fascinating group of plants and discover why they have become important and popular in the field of evolutionary biology! \n• Participants need to have a Zoom account (https://zoom.us ; sign-up is free). They will receive a secure link to join the seminar before it begins. \n• Individual classes will be recorded and made available to stream (not download) for the duration of the seminar by its participants\, so they are able to review them or make up missed ones. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/hornwort-biology-and-systematics/2022-03-05/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Botany,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220225T003904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T004312Z
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SUMMARY:Meetings Pontoosuc Lake Park Visioning Project
DESCRIPTION:Following extensive community and stakeholder input\, the Pontoosuc Lake Park visioning project design consultants have developed several schemes\, or concepts\, for future park improvements. The Office of Community Development is pleased to share these with you in the coming weeks\, both virtually and in-person.\n\n\nTwo meetings will be held:\n\nVirtually:\n– A Zoom webinar will be held on Thursday\, March 3 at 7 pm.\nRegister in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_R3pnYuBnTPqo9bHerZh9FQ\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on the specified date.\n\nIn-person:\n-Pittsfield City Hall\, 70 Allen St. Thursday\, March 10 beginning at 7 pm.\nNo registration required\, but face coverings will be required.\n\nFor more information about the project\, click here or contact city park staff at (413) 499-9344.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/meetings-pontoosuc-lake-park-visioning-project/2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Zoom/In-Person
CATEGORIES:Community Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T143000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Treks
DESCRIPTION:Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3-mile hike every Tuesday in March to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be canceled in bad weather. \nThis program is free for adults and older teens. Pre-registration required.  \nDATE: Every Tuesday \nTIME: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nLOCATION: Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Road\, Cropseyville\, NY 12052 \nTo register\, call (518) 658-2055 or email dykenpond@gmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/tuesday-treks-3/2022-03-01/
LOCATION:Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Rd.\, Cropseyville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220113T175153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T175153Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Outdoor Skills Adventure Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 26th & Sunday\, February 27th\n\n\nJoin Frank Grindrod & Earthwork Programs to learn about specific winter skills\, discuss winter shelters — maybe even build a quinzee — make a fire on layers of snow\, do “warm” camping\, learn ice safety\, and track winter animals.\n\n\nSplit up into 4 wilderness skills workshops: 2 on Saturday\, 2 on Sunday\nEarly-Bird Pricing (ends 1/18):\n\nAdult: $50/Workshop\nChild: $25/WorkshopChild\n\n\nIntended Audience: For Families & Adults\nWhere: Conway\, MA\n\n\nClick here to register online or call 413-340-1161
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-outdoor-skills-adventure-weekend-3/2022-02-27/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Skills
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
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SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-27/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220131T172810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172810Z
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SUMMARY:Hornwort Biology and Systematics
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, February 19 & 26\, March 5\, 12\, & 19 @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. \nInstructor: Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar\nTuition Cost: $175 \nHornworts represent the smallest phylum among land plants\, with only 220 species. Despite the reduced species number\, they have a fascinating biology and hold clues on the evolution of symbiotic interactions and chloroplast evolution. Most of the diversity of hornworts is found in tropical and subtemperate areas from the Americas and Asia (especially India and China). Despite the evolutionary and\, recently\, genomic importance of the group\, the taxonomy remains challenging and little known. \nThis seminar will provide an introduction to the diversity of hornworts\, with focus on the American continents (from Canada to Patagonia) and Europe. We will first identify study the morphology and anatomy of hornworts and discuss last decade studies on morphology\, phylogenetics\, symbiosis\, systematics\, and genomics. Then\, we will focus on the regions of interest\, giving special attention to genera and species present. The participant will be guided through the taxonomical literature available for regional taxa\, and the morphological particularities when using the few available keys. To dive into the hornworts\, we will explore their great variety\, exploring their most common species in different substrates and ecosystems\, including páramos\, montane\, premontane rain forest\, and lowland tropical rain forest. This seminar will use zoom for interactive lectures by way of power point presentations. The seminar will provide a deep knowledge of this fascinating group of plants and discover why they have become important and popular in the field of evolutionary biology! \n• Participants need to have a Zoom account (https://zoom.us ; sign-up is free). They will receive a secure link to join the seminar before it begins. \n• Individual classes will be recorded and made available to stream (not download) for the duration of the seminar by its participants\, so they are able to review them or make up missed ones. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/hornwort-biology-and-systematics/2022-02-26/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Botany,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220131T171840Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tracking Intensive Series
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 26 & March 6\, 12 @ 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. \nJoin Dan Yacobellis with special guest instructor Josh Wood as they co lead this four week series in the Northeast woods. Taken to a variety of habitats spread out through Rensselaer\, Columbia\, and Berkshire counties\, the participants will have the opportunity to see the tracks and sign of most of the mammalian residents of this area written in the snow covered landscape. \nParticipants will come away with a good basic understanding of :\n– Foot Morphology\n– Body movements and locamotion\n– Habitat preferences and uses\n– Life cycles\n– Animal behavior\n– In-depth discussion on animal behavior and natural history and how the animals and their environment shape each other\n– How to combine all of these to interpret the sign we find \nThis course offers something for most skill levels from novice to intermediate. \nTracking is an excellent way to have fun in winter while getting more connected to the natural world! \nCost: $ 400.00 per person (15% discount if you bring a friend)\n10 Person maximun enrollment \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-tracking-intensive-series-5/2022-02-26/
LOCATION:Outside
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20211222T210146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T184810Z
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SUMMARY:Northwoods Tracking & Trailing
DESCRIPTION:Saturday & Sunday\, February 26 – 27 or March 12 – 13 \nThe western mountains of Maine in winter are stunning. They’re also home to the densest population of Canada lynx in the lower 48 states. Join seasoned wildlife tracker\, educator and Maine Guide\, Dan Gardoqui\, for a small-group (6 max) experience tracking and trailing lynx\, moose\, marten\, fisher and more. \nDan has led groups in this region for over a dozen years and will provide an unforgettable experience. \nOnly a few openings remain! \n  \nRegistration is required. Apply HERE. \n  \nTo learn more\, click here.\nQuestions: email dan@leadwithnature.com.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/northwoods-tracking-trailing/2022-02-26/
LOCATION:Maine Woodlands
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220113T175153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T175153Z
UID:10000497-1645833600-1645919999@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Winter Outdoor Skills Adventure Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 26th & Sunday\, February 27th\n\n\nJoin Frank Grindrod & Earthwork Programs to learn about specific winter skills\, discuss winter shelters — maybe even build a quinzee — make a fire on layers of snow\, do “warm” camping\, learn ice safety\, and track winter animals.\n\n\nSplit up into 4 wilderness skills workshops: 2 on Saturday\, 2 on Sunday\nEarly-Bird Pricing (ends 1/18):\n\nAdult: $50/Workshop\nChild: $25/WorkshopChild\n\n\nIntended Audience: For Families & Adults\nWhere: Conway\, MA\n\n\nClick here to register online or call 413-340-1161
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-outdoor-skills-adventure-weekend-3/2022-02-26/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Skills
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000486-1645833600-1645919999@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-26/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220113T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172914Z
UID:10000494-1645747200-1645833599@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Winter Survival Vacation Week Program
DESCRIPTION:During February School Vacation\nTuesday\, 2/22 to Friday\, 2/25 @ 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.\n\nExperience the Wild in winter with Earthwork Programs in their beautiful forest and fields! Children will be tracking animals\, building winter shelters\, practicing winter fire-making skills\, as well as learning about ice safety and hypothermia. All this during February School Vacation!\n\nCosts: $320 Early-Bird Pricing (ends 1/18); $360 Regular Pricing\nWhere: Conway\, MA\nIntended Audience: Ages 8 and up\n\nClick here to register online or call 413-340-1161 for details.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-survival-vacation-week-program/2022-02-25/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RIMG2170-760x340-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000485-1645747200-1645833599@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-25/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220113T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172914Z
UID:10000493-1645660800-1645747199@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Winter Survival Vacation Week Program
DESCRIPTION:During February School Vacation\nTuesday\, 2/22 to Friday\, 2/25 @ 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.\n\nExperience the Wild in winter with Earthwork Programs in their beautiful forest and fields! Children will be tracking animals\, building winter shelters\, practicing winter fire-making skills\, as well as learning about ice safety and hypothermia. All this during February School Vacation!\n\nCosts: $320 Early-Bird Pricing (ends 1/18); $360 Regular Pricing\nWhere: Conway\, MA\nIntended Audience: Ages 8 and up\n\nClick here to register online or call 413-340-1161 for details.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-survival-vacation-week-program/2022-02-24/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RIMG2170-760x340-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000484-1645660800-1645747199@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-24/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220113T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172914Z
UID:10000492-1645574400-1645660799@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Winter Survival Vacation Week Program
DESCRIPTION:During February School Vacation\nTuesday\, 2/22 to Friday\, 2/25 @ 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.\n\nExperience the Wild in winter with Earthwork Programs in their beautiful forest and fields! Children will be tracking animals\, building winter shelters\, practicing winter fire-making skills\, as well as learning about ice safety and hypothermia. All this during February School Vacation!\n\nCosts: $320 Early-Bird Pricing (ends 1/18); $360 Regular Pricing\nWhere: Conway\, MA\nIntended Audience: Ages 8 and up\n\nClick here to register online or call 413-340-1161 for details.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-survival-vacation-week-program/2022-02-23/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RIMG2170-760x340-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000483-1645574400-1645660799@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-23/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220113T172914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T172914Z
UID:10000491-1645488000-1645574399@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Winter Survival Vacation Week Program
DESCRIPTION:During February School Vacation\nTuesday\, 2/22 to Friday\, 2/25 @ 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.\n\nExperience the Wild in winter with Earthwork Programs in their beautiful forest and fields! Children will be tracking animals\, building winter shelters\, practicing winter fire-making skills\, as well as learning about ice safety and hypothermia. All this during February School Vacation!\n\nCosts: $320 Early-Bird Pricing (ends 1/18); $360 Regular Pricing\nWhere: Conway\, MA\nIntended Audience: Ages 8 and up\n\nClick here to register online or call 413-340-1161 for details.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-survival-vacation-week-program/2022-02-22/
LOCATION:Conway\, MA
CATEGORIES:Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RIMG2170-760x340-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000482-1645488000-1645574399@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-22/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000481-1645401600-1645487999@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-21/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OWL-Moon-english-and-spanish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220112T221232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T153636Z
UID:10000480-1645315200-1645401599@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Family Self-Guided StoryWalk | Caminata Familiar Autoguiada
DESCRIPTION:Owl Moon by Jane Yolen will be on display for a self-guided adventure from Saturday\, February 12 – Sunday\, February 27 (dawn to dusk) at The Boulders reserve in Pittsfield. \nAs you walk enjoy a story about a father that takes his child on an adventure to go owling for the first time on a cold winter night. Wordlessly the two companions walk along\, for when you go owling you don’t need words. You don’t need anything but hope. Sometimes there isn’t an owl\, but sometimes there is! While the audience of the book is 3-7-year-olds\, the content is great for all ages- even adults! \nThis event is in partnership with the Berkshire Natural Resources Council and the Berkshire Environmental Action Team.   \nClick here to learn more. \nFo questions reach out to Mariah at mauman@bnrc.org \n\nLuna de Búho\, de Jane Yolen\, estará exhibido para una aventura autoguiada desde el sábado 12 de febrero hasta el domingo 27 de febrero (desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer) en la reserva de The Boulders en Pittsfield. \nMientras camina\, disfrute de la historia de un padre que lleva a su hijo a la aventura de ir en busca de búhos por primera vez en una fría noche de invierno. Los dos compañeros caminan sin palabras\, pues cuando se encuentran en busca de búhos palabras no son necesarias. Solo se necesita tener esperanza. A veces no hay búhos alrededor\, pero otras veces sí los hay.  Si bien la audiencia del libro es para niños de 3 a 7 años\, el contenido es ideal para todas las edades\, ¡incluso para adultos! \nEste evento se realiza en colaboración con el Consejo de Recursos Naturales de Berkshire y el Equipo de Acción Ambiental de Berkshire.  \nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, por favor\, comuníquese con Mariah en mauman@bnrc.org. \nClic aquí para saber más.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/family-self-guided-storywalk-2/2022-02-20/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Children's Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OWL-Moon-english-and-spanish.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T223834
CREATED:20220131T172810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T172810Z
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SUMMARY:Hornwort Biology and Systematics
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, February 19 & 26\, March 5\, 12\, & 19 @ 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. \nInstructor: Juan Carlos Villarreal Aguilar\nTuition Cost: $175 \nHornworts represent the smallest phylum among land plants\, with only 220 species. Despite the reduced species number\, they have a fascinating biology and hold clues on the evolution of symbiotic interactions and chloroplast evolution. Most of the diversity of hornworts is found in tropical and subtemperate areas from the Americas and Asia (especially India and China). Despite the evolutionary and\, recently\, genomic importance of the group\, the taxonomy remains challenging and little known. \nThis seminar will provide an introduction to the diversity of hornworts\, with focus on the American continents (from Canada to Patagonia) and Europe. We will first identify study the morphology and anatomy of hornworts and discuss last decade studies on morphology\, phylogenetics\, symbiosis\, systematics\, and genomics. Then\, we will focus on the regions of interest\, giving special attention to genera and species present. The participant will be guided through the taxonomical literature available for regional taxa\, and the morphological particularities when using the few available keys. To dive into the hornworts\, we will explore their great variety\, exploring their most common species in different substrates and ecosystems\, including páramos\, montane\, premontane rain forest\, and lowland tropical rain forest. This seminar will use zoom for interactive lectures by way of power point presentations. The seminar will provide a deep knowledge of this fascinating group of plants and discover why they have become important and popular in the field of evolutionary biology! \n• Participants need to have a Zoom account (https://zoom.us ; sign-up is free). They will receive a secure link to join the seminar before it begins. \n• Individual classes will be recorded and made available to stream (not download) for the duration of the seminar by its participants\, so they are able to review them or make up missed ones. \nRegister Here.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/hornwort-biology-and-systematics/2022-02-19/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Botany,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Winter Tracking Intensive Series
DESCRIPTION:February 19\, 26 & March 6\, 12 @ 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. \nJoin Dan Yacobellis with special guest instructor Josh Wood as they co lead this four week series in the Northeast woods. Taken to a variety of habitats spread out through Rensselaer\, Columbia\, and Berkshire counties\, the participants will have the opportunity to see the tracks and sign of most of the mammalian residents of this area written in the snow covered landscape. \nParticipants will come away with a good basic understanding of :\n– Foot Morphology\n– Body movements and locamotion\n– Habitat preferences and uses\n– Life cycles\n– Animal behavior\n– In-depth discussion on animal behavior and natural history and how the animals and their environment shape each other\n– How to combine all of these to interpret the sign we find \nThis course offers something for most skill levels from novice to intermediate. \nTracking is an excellent way to have fun in winter while getting more connected to the natural world! \nCost: $ 400.00 per person (15% discount if you bring a friend)\n10 Person maximun enrollment \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/winter-tracking-intensive-series-5/2022-02-19/
LOCATION:Outside
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking
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