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Follow the signs along the 1.4-mile Green Trail. Each sign shares interesting and fun information to engage in observation and discovery! This is offered in English and Español. The self-guided Easy Naturalist: Wildlife Sign and Tree Bark walk will be… |
4 events,Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in February to explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week you'll discover new… Lenox Funds for Home Repairs - Evening Information Session Scheduled Homeowners interested in applying for funding available from the Lenox and Lee regional housing rehabilitation program grant for home repairs can get further details at an evening session on Tuesday,…
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How can you make the world a better place for people and wildlife? This free online series by Mass Audubon will explore what you can do in your community to address climate change by supporting nature. Learn how climate change… |
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Dive into the different solutions for eliminating wasted food from landfills while learning about EPA’s Wasted Food Scale and the different methods for sustainable food management during our webinar. Speakers: Staphanie Frish, Project Manager, NEWMOA; John Fay, Project Manager, NEWMOA;… |
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Tufts University Hoch Cunningham Environmental Lectures Speaker: Doug Tallamy, University of Delaware Online Viewer Livestream Registration – Feb 29 Our parks, preserves, and remaining wildlands – no matter how grand in scale – are too small and separated from one…
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District Ranger Martina C. Barnes US Forest Service, Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, Manchester Ranger District This event is part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series Spring 2024 "Greening New England" Event recordings will be available after the…
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https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Black-Bear-Poster-Feb-29-2024.pdf Mass Wildlife Biologist Nathan Buckhout giving a presentation on living with black bears in Massachusetts. Nathan Buckhout is a Wildlife Biologist with the Massachusetts Western Wildlife District. He will talk about the life history and status of black bears… |
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Reading the Winter Woods: Animal Tracking, Winter Tree ID, Fire Making, Wild Tea Join skilled naturalist and guide Tes Reed in the woods to explore the winter landscape and reveal the hidden stories of the wild. Identify animal tracks and signs;… 
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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PROSECUTING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES IN FEDERAL COURT, David Joyce ’00, Assistant US Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office. David Joyce joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2005 through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. He served three years in the Environmental Crimes Section… |
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Starting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
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Join Mass Audubon for the perfect introduction to nature. This one-hour hike will enable your child or children, birth to 5 years old, to gently discover the natural world around them and give you skills to confidently lead explorations of… |
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Learn the basics of pollinator conservation and activities you can engage in to help pollinators, like building a bee friendly garden and signing a pollinator pledge. Registration Required DATE: Wednesday, March 6 TIME: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM LOCATION: Online 
Open to ages 8 and older. A guided slow and intentional woodland walk to de-stress and re-connect with nature. No previous experience necessary. Dress appropriately for winter weather, wear winter boots (or snowshoes) and hiking poles. Part of the Mountain… 
We’ll go over the many steps in the design process including preliminary designs, pre-removal assessments, removal of the dam itself, and how to manage site and permit issues. Mass Rivers Alliance, along with the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration, and… |
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Hannah McDonald, Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Education Events Manager This event is part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar series Spring 2024 "Greening New England" Event recordings will be available after the talk on MCLA ENVI Youtube Presentations will be…
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Roads are so ubiquitous that they’re practically invisible to us, but wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of disruption. Join the Harris Center for a special evening with award-winning environmental journalist and author Ben Goldfarb as he discusses…
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The “little things that run the world” are in big trouble: insect populations are plummeting, and many species are headed for extinction. This insect species decline has big implications for our food systems, ecology, and biodiversity. The good news is that… |
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Many animals remain active all winter long, and we can look for signs they leave behind in the landscape. This program will introduce you to some basic track and trail patterns you can find in snowy or muddy conditions and…
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and… Easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather, sturdy footwear, and bring water.… |
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Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council and Berkshire Family Hikes to celebrate the New England tradition of maple sugaring at Holiday Brook Farm in Dalton. Highlights of this family-friendly event include a short hike on the farm and a fun activity.…
Starting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
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Enjoy a hike around the grounds of Arrowhead, with an introduction to the site from the Berkshire County Historical Society. Learn about Melville’s sleigh rides, and see how Mt. Greylock looks in the winter – does it really look like… |
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For all ages. Join Park Interpreter Mike by a warm fire for an entertaining hour of tall tales and remarkable legends from Mount Greylock’s past. Stop by, sit awhile, and enjoy some good old-time local lore! Hot cocoa provided. DATES:… |
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Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures on a series of senior snowshoe treks. Attend for a one-to-three mile snowshoe (or hike if there is not enough snow cover) along beautiful trails in the DAR State Forest in…
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Integrating Information on Ecosystems and Their Services Through Natural Capital Accounting Natural Resource Stewardship & Science monthly webinar The nation’s economy and environment are deeply interconnected. Water, soil, air, forests, and other natural assets play a critical role in sustaining…
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The March Berkshire Green Drinks free hybrid event will feature Rich Lassor, the owner and general manager of Nature Works Land Care. Join BEAT and Nature Works Land Care to learn different strategies to convert monoculture lawns to habitats that… |
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Seeds of Resilience: the Cultural Dimension of Plant Biodiversity with Rowen White Join Mohawk Seedkeeper Rowen White as she shares her insights about Indigenous seeds and their stewards across North America and her home community of Akwesasne in upstate NY;…
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As the earth thaws and spring rains drench New Hampshire, thousands of amphibians migrate to vernal pools and other wetlands to breed. Sadly, many are killed when their journeys take them across roads. Every year, the Harris Center trains community…
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Our landscapes have a tremendous impact on bird diversity, and with so many native bird populations in steep decline, understanding their needs is more important than ever. With her urban garden as a case study, Claudia will explore the essential… |
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Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great…
Easy-paced, one to 3-mile guided hikes geared toward seniors, but open to all ages. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Trails may be snowy or icy. Hiking poles and traction devices (or snowshoes) recommended. Bring water and a snack. DATES: Fridays,… |
4 events,
Starting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
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Join Two Mamas Farm, the Hilltown Land Trust, the J.S. Bryant School, and the High Five Books team for a very special family-friendly tour of queer-run Two Mamas Farm, where you’ll learn more about small-scale maple tapping and sugaring. The High Five Team will… WINTER WILDLIFE TRACKING For ages 8 and up. Join guide Jim for a 3-hour wildlife tracking exploration. Journey less than 2-miles at a leisurely pace with some off-trail, rough terrain, and stream crossings. Dress for winter weather. Hiking poles, traction… |
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Join UMass Extension Professor Scott Jackson for this BEAT-organized info session about the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative (NAACC) and learn how you can contribute to wildlife conservation through hands-on volunteer fieldwork! Free-flowing waterways provide better habitat for many wildlife… |
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Reading the Winter Woods: Animal Tracking, Winter Tree ID, Fire Making, Wild Tea Join skilled naturalist and guide Tes Reed in the woods to explore the winter landscape and reveal the hidden stories of the wild. Identify animal tracks and signs;…
Hilltown Land Trust is partnering with All Out Adventures on a series of senior snowshoe treks. Attend for a one-to-three mile snowshoe (or hike if there is not enough snow cover) along beautiful trails in the DAR State Forest in… |
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For ages 12 and older. Experience the ancient Chinese meditative martial arts of Qi Gong/Tai Chi with guide Jeanne. Enhance overall optimal health and longevity. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable, appropriate winter clothing. Program held indoors, or outdoors in…
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This week's presentation is “ An Introduction to PFAS” and will be given by Jeffrey Arps. For over 30 years, Jeffrey has worked on the assessment and remediation of properties impacted by releases of metals, petroleum compounds and chlorinated solvents,…
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Subhankar Banerjee has traveled the world, doing archival and field research (and photography) on shorebirds. His journeys have taken him across the United States to field locations in Alaska, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Mexico, and internationally to the Sundarban Tiger… |
4 events,
Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great…
For ages 8 and up. Calling all nature detectives! Learn to identify trees in their winter slumber. DCR Forester, Kevin Podkowka, leads a short, easy walk for families. Dress for winter weather, warm boots. Hiking poles and traction devices (or… |
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Featuring 8 classes designed to educate and empower the home gardener, plus raffle, marketplace fair, ask a master gardener, refreshments, soil testing. See flyer for details and class choices. Cost $30, register online DATE: Saturday, March 23 TIME: 8:00 AM…
Starting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration…
Free for all ages and skill levels. This walk with guide Suzy invites you into present moment awareness. Reduce stress and gain inspiration. Incorporate elements of meditation and mindful breathing. Dress appropriately for winter weather. Space is limited, pre-registration required… |
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Speaker Series talk with Vanessa Baehr, presented by Flying Deer Nature Center Join an inspiring and enlightening event as Flying Deer instructor Vanessa Baehr shares insights into the challenges and rewards of introducing Black and Brown youth from urban communities… |
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Wild Seed Project's 2024 Guide is all about Planting for Climate Resilience, and they want to hear from you, their community, about the questions you have regarding caring for plants and other life in a changing world. Wild Seed Project…
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How can you make the world a better place for people and wildlife? This free online series by Mass Audubon will explore what you can do in your community to address climate change by supporting nature. Learn how climate change… 
There is a great deal that home gardeners can do to provide habitat for our native bees without sacrificing other garden goals. When creating and managing thriving habitats for native bees, many factors such as seasonal phenology, nesting strategies, and… |
1 event,Climate change is having strong impacts on the ecosystems of the northeastern U.S. As snowpack declines, summers dry, falls flood, and temperatures soar, species struggle to keep up. Alexej Sirén and Toni Lyn Morelli have been working with federal and… |
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Join Rich Hatfield, Xerces Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist, to take a deep dive into the reproductive females of bumble bees, including cuckoo bumble bees. We'll primarily look at the solitary phase of the lifecycle, including what is known about…
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Join Josef Görres, Professor of Ecological Soil Management, Department of Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont, for an important presentation summarizing new research on jumping worm invasions in New England. The lecture will report on mechanisms of their spread,…
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Splashes of color on the forest floor Late winter has all of us waiting and watching for the first wildflowers. By the end of March, we’ve seen pussy willows and maple flowers, alders and elms, but the ground-dwelling wildflowers are… |
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Consider joining BEAT to help eradicate invasive hardy kiwi vines at Burbank Park in Pittsfield! We go out into the woods every Friday* at 10:00 AM to cut and pull invasive hardy kiwi vines that are overtaking the trees and…
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For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great… |
1 event,
Starting on Saturday, December 30, and continuing on (most) Saturdays through March 2024, Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will lead a walk along the River Front Trail in Great Barrington. Meet at Berkshire Co-op Market at 10 AM. Registration… |
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