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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T183000
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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:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260121T175154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T133506Z
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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:20260605T130602
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/2026-02-18/
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:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260105T183628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T184048Z
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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:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251210T025406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T213342Z
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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:20260605T130602
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:20260605T130602
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:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260105T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174842Z
UID:10005174-1770748200-1770753600@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/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Protection,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251219T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T151100Z
UID:10005152-1770206400-1770210000@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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260109T212702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T212702Z
UID:10005181-1769607000-1769614200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike
DESCRIPTION:OLLI at BCC and the BNRC are offering joint hikes this winter. These hikes are free for OLLI at BCC and BNRC members. You must register in advance on OLLI’s website and space is limited (registration for this hike will open 2 weeks in advance of the date). \nJoin for a hike on the Green and Red Trails at The Boulders. Easy to moderate\, the trails will go through hardwoods and coniferous forests and across streams that were a source of clean water for the Crane Paper Company for over 100 years. The final stretch of the hike will be on Gulf Road which is closed for the winter. The tumble of glacial erratics in the Gulf are quite unique and are especially beautiful in the winter landscape. \nLocation: The Boulders\, Gulf Rd. Trailhead \n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Trail details: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Moderate. \n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What to Bring: Hiking in the winter is a special experience but it does require thoughtful preparation.  Please be sure you have appropriate clothing – good hats\, mittens/gloves\, and wind and water proof outer layers if possible.  Trails can be slippery.  All winter hikers should use poles and micro-spikes.  If you don’t have poles and/or micro-spikes\, you can borrow some from BNRC. BNRC also has snowshoes available for loan. \n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cancellation: Winter weather may mean we can’t hike on a designated day.  All registered hikers will be notified  by 8:00 AM about changes.  Cancellation will occur if the actual or feels like temperature is 15 degrees or below.  If a snowfall means snowshoeing is an option\, a notification will be sent by 8:00 AM. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Wednesday\, January 28 \nTIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nLOCATION: The Boulders\, Gulf Road Trailhead
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/olli-bnrc-joint-hike-6/
LOCATION:The Boulders\, Dalton\, MA
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T201500
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260102T182657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162429Z
UID:10005170-1769540400-1769544900@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:What You Choose to Plant Can Help Massachusetts' Rare Bees . . . Or Not
DESCRIPTION:Native bees have a 150 million year history with blooming plants. Not unexpectedly it has gotten complex. Many bees are extremely picky about the flowers they gather pollen and nectar from. Explore this pickiness and also point out that many of the most uncommon bees are specialists and simply planting more of their pollen plants can be the type of conservation that each of us can do in our backyards. \nSam has coordinated the North American Breeding Bird Survey Program\, developed the North American Amphibian Monitoring Program\, the BioBlitz\, Cricket Crawl\, and FrogwatchUSA programs and worked on the design and evaluation of monitoring programs.  Currently he is developing an inventory and monitoring program for native bees\, online identification guides for North American bees at discoverlife.org\, and reviving the North American Bird Phenology Program. \nThis will be recorded. \n\n\nRegister for this presentation\n\nDATE: Tuesday\, January 27 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/what-you-choose-to-plant-can-help-massachusetts-rare-bees-or-not/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Entomology,Insects,Native Plants,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260105T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174842Z
UID:10005173-1769538600-1769544000@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/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Protection,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260105T170154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T170541Z
UID:10005171-1769252400-1769259600@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Project Drawdown Video and Group Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Drawdown Roadmap: Using Science to Guide Climate Action \nIn this follow-up to Climate Solutions 101\, Jonathan Foley\, Ph.D.\, presents a science-based guide for strategically organizing currently available technologies and practices to halt climate change. \nBefore joining Project Drawdown\, Dr. Foley led a number of world-leading environmental science and sustainability organizations. From 1993-2008\, Dr. Foley was Founder of the University of Wisconsin Center For Sustainability and The Global Environment. He was also the founding director of the Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of Minnesota\, where he was also McKnight Presidential Chair of Global Environment and Sustainability. And also served as the executive director of the California Academy of Sciences\, the greenest and more forward-thinking science museum. \nDATE: Saturday\, January 24 \nTIME: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nLOCATION: J. Peter Scolforo Gallery/Meeting Room\, Lee Library\, 100 Main Steet\, Lee
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/project-drawdown-video-and-group-discussion/
LOCATION:Lee Library\, 100 Main St\, Lee\, MA\, 01238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Film,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251210T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T140506Z
UID:10005091-1769018400-1769018400@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/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Action,Clean Energy,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260102T174659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T174659Z
UID:10005165-1769004000-1769007600@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Improving Habitat Through Invasives Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our most common invasive plants and how to manage them by prioritizing your goals. Discuss the need to pick your battles and focus on what is achievable. \nThis event is open to the public but is specifically designed for professionals who manage invasives on large properties\, public areas\, conservation lands\, etc. There will be a home gardener version of this presentation on Feb. 24th at 7pm. See here for details. \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 and available after the event. \n\n\nRegister for this presentation\n\nDATE: Wednesday\, January 21 \nTIME: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/improving-habitat-through-invasives-management/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251210T024702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T024702Z
UID:10005088-1768503600-1768507200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Why We Need Oaks\, and How to Save Them with Doug Tallamy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cary Institute for Ecosystem Services for a book talk on The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees\, presented by ecologist and New York Times bestselling author Doug Tallamy. \nUsing the months of the year as a backdrop\, Tallamy showcases the myriad of life that depends on oaks\, from caterpillars and other insects —  and the birds that feed on them — to a cast of acorn-eaters. He also details the many ecosystem services that oaks provide. These long-lived trees are champions at storing carbon\, and their enormous root systems help stabilize soils and buffer floods. \nOaks are in decline due to the combined stress of climate change\, drought\, and pests and pathogens. Tallamy writes\, “We cannot casually accept the loss of oaks without also accepting the loss of thousands of other plants and animals that depend on them.” Optimistically\, he shares how restoring oak populations is possible and that there is no shortage of places to plant them\, if we work together. \nThe event is free and open to all; registration is required. Attend in person at our Lovejoy Auditorium in Millbrook\, NY\, or watch a live stream online. For in-person guests\, there will be a book signing after the talk. Merritt Bookstore will offer copies of The Nature of Oaks for sale in the lobby. \nCary’s public lectures are made possible\, in part\, by support from Harney & Sons Fine Teas. Additional sponsors for this lecture include Millbrook Garden Club\, Ulster Garden Club\, City Garden Clubs of New York\, Rye Garden Club\, Fort Orange Garden Club\, Southampton Garden Club\, and West Hampton Garden Club. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Thursday\, January 15 \nTIME: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online\, or in-person at Cary Institute for Ecosystem Services\, 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Rte. 44)\, Millbrook\, NY
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/why-we-need-oaks-and-how-to-save-them-with-doug-tallamy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Botany,Climate Change,Trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260109T202803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202803Z
UID:10005179-1768501800-1768505400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Policy & Power: New Nuclear in Massachusetts?
DESCRIPTION:A Sierra Club conversation with the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs \nJoin Massachusetts Sierra Club leaders in conversation with Melissa Lavinson\, Executive Director of the Office of Energy Transformation\, and Weezie Nuara\, Deputy Secretary for Federal & Regional Energy Affairs. Dialogue will focus on Gov. Healey’s proposed legislation to expand nuclear power’s contribution to the Commonwealth’s energy supply portfolio while eliminating the requirement for a statewide referendum on any new nuclear plant sited in Massachusetts. \nSubmit questions in advance of this webinar: https://forms.gle/Ycb2QUTMcCN2s51e8 \nRegister Here \nDATE: Thursday\, January 15 \nTIME: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nLOCATION: Online
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/policy-power-new-nuclear-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Energy,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260107T055540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T055540Z
UID:10005177-1768492800-1768492800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Author Tara Lohan
DESCRIPTION:Join American Rivers for a special virtual fireside chat with journalist Tara Lohan to celebrate the release of her new book\, Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life. The book charts the rise of the dam removal and river restoration movement and shares the remarkable benefits of undamming waterways to benefit people and wildlife. Tara’s reporting spans the country\, capturing the passion and persistence of the advocates\, scientists\, Tribal leaders\, and local residents working to free America’s waterways from outdated and harmful dams. \nThrough compelling narrative and clear-eyed hope\, Tara demonstrates that undamming is not just an environmental intervention—it’s a community-led transformation that is reshaping landscapes and lives. This conversation is ideal for anyone interested in conservation\, community health and public safety\, cultural revitalization\, and the power of local action to spark meaningful change. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Thursday\, January 15 \nTIME: 4:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/fireside-chat-with-author-tara-lohan/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260109T212150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T212150Z
UID:10005180-1768483800-1768491000@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:OLLI & BNRC Joint Hike
DESCRIPTION:OLLI at BCC and the BNRC are offering joint hikes this winter. These hikes are free for OLLI at BCC and BNRC members. You must register in advance on OLLI’s website and space is limited (registration for this hike will open on Monday\, January 5 at 9 am). \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 which are especially beautiful in the winter.  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. \n​​​​​​​Location: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tom Ball Mountain  \n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Trail Details: 3.2 miles. The trail is moderate with both up and downhill stretches. \n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What to Bring: Hiking in the winter is a special experience but it does require thoughtful preparation.  Please be sure you have appropriate clothing – good hats\, mittens/gloves\, and wind and water proof outer layers if possible.  Trails can be slippery.  All winter hikers should use poles and micro-spikes.  If you don’t have poles and/or micro-spikes\, you can borrow some from BNRC. \n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Cancellation: Winter weather may mean we can’t hike on a designated day.  We will notify all registered hikers by 8:00 AM about changes.  Cancellation will occur if the actual or feels like temperature is 15 degrees or below.  If a snowfall means snowshoeing is an option\, a notification will be sent by 8:00 AM.  BNRC does have snowshoes to borrow if you don’t have your own. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Thursday\, January 15 \nTIME: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nLOCATION: Tom Ball Mountain
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/olli-bnrc-joint-hike-5/
LOCATION:Tom Ball Mountain\, 152 Alford Road\, Great Barrington\, MA\, 01230
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Natural Resources Council":MAILTO:mauman@bnrc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260109T202331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T202331Z
UID:10005178-1768417200-1768417200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America
DESCRIPTION:Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book\, “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.” Learn how PFAS — a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of — poisoned the entire country. Based on original\, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files\, Poisoning the Well traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. Udasin is an environment reporter who has been delving into water contamination and conservation issues for fifteen years. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has reported for numerous outlets\, most recently covering U.S. West climate issues for “The Hill” from 2021-2025. She co-authored “Poisoning the Well” with Rachel Frazin.\n\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \nDATE: Wednesday\, January 14 \nTIME: 7:00 PM \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/poisoning-the-well-how-forever-chemicals-contaminated-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Pollutants,Talks,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251215T221757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T183519Z
UID:10005150-1768413600-1768417200@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Green Drinks: "Stream Restoration on the Konkapot River" With Zach Adams from Trout Unlimited
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Berkshire Green Drinks of 2026 in which Zach Adams from Trout Unlimited will share about this summer’s stream restoration project on the Konkapot River. Trout Unlimited completed construction on a bank restoration project 7 years in the making! This project both created habitat in the Konkapot River and stabilized the stream bank to prevent Hartsville-Mill River Road from washing out in the next 5 years. This huge project required 80+ trees with root wads\, tons of boulders\, and a lot of adaptability. Zach will share photos and stories about this fairly unique project in Massachusetts. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. \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\, January 14 \nTIME: 6:00 pm – 7:00 PM\, in-person gathering begins about 5:15 \nLOCATION: Dewey Hall\, 91 Main St\, Sheffield \nIn-person attendees: This venue has drinks available to purchase. You are welcome to bring food. \n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nZach Adams is a writer\, photographer\, avid outdoorsman\, and lifelong conservationist. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Juniata College and has worked and studied from the Chesapeake Bay to the Adirondacks. Zach has lived along the banks of the Housatonic River for his entire career\, and is passionate about conservation in the Berkshires where he lives with his wife Evelyn and his German Shorthaired Pointer\, Millie. He now works for Trout Unlimited\, managing stream restoration projects in Berkshire County. You can find him chasing brook trout in the hills\, walking behind his bird dog\, or scratching his head over a rare bird identification. Zach writes a sporting column for the Berkshire Eagle\, has publications in multiple magazines\, and is the author of the field guide Birds of New England. \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/berkshire-green-drinks-stream-restoration-on-the-konkapot-river-with-zach-adams-from-trout-unlimited/
LOCATION:Dewey Hall\, 91 Main St.\, Sheffield\, MA
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Green Drinks,Land Protection,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Environmental Action Team":MAILTO:team@thebeatnews.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251126T170535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T170535Z
UID:10005082-1768411800-1768411800@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:"Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?" Documentary Screening & Discussion with Sharon Wyrrick
DESCRIPTION:“Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?” A Tribute to the Center for Resourceful Living \nDocumentary screening & discussion with creator Sharon Wyrrick \nVisit North Adams public library for a screening of the documentary film “Did You Put Milk in the Bucket?” which captures the history and spirit of The Center for Resourceful Living\, an innovative program offered at North Adams Stage College from 1975-80\, through the stories and voices of its participants. Filmmaker Sharon Wyrrick will be present for a Q&A after the showing \nDATE: Wednesday\, January 14 \nTIME: 5:30 PM \nLOCATION: North Adams Public Library\,  74 Church St.\, North Adams
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/did-you-put-milk-in-the-bucket-documentary-screening-discussion-with-sharon-wyrrick/
LOCATION:North Adams Public Library\, 74 Church St.\, North Adams\, MA
CATEGORIES:Farming,Film,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260105T174842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174842Z
UID:10005172-1768329000-1768334400@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/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Land Protection,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20250819T152601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T152601Z
UID:10004968-1768003200-1768089599@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Women's Wildlife Tracking Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Meet one full day a month for 6 months spanning winter\, spring and summer seasons. This intensive is geared to women with any amount of tracking experience who are looking to deepen their knowledge and hone their skills as wildlife trackers. It is also open to those with no prior tracking experience but who are motivated and committed to learning. Participants will become more proficient with: identification of tracks and sign of mammals\, birds\, amphibians\, reptiles and invertebrates; recognition and understanding of animal gaits and track patterns; familiarity with animal’s habits\, behaviors and survival strategies and be strongly encouraged to pursue independent learning projects. All female-identifying trackers are welcome.\n \nCost: $725 (an early bird discount of $650 is available if registered and paid in full by September 15th and for returning participants). A deposit of $150 is required to hold a space in the program with the remainder due by December 15\, 2025. \n \nTo apply: Please email or call Kathy Dean at kathrynadean@yahoo.com or 413-625-2550 with your interest and any questions you may have. You will be sent an application for the program and upon acceptance\, will receive more detailed information. \n\nVisit https://trackercertification.com/ to learn more.\nDATES: Saturdays\, January 10\, February 7\, March 7\, April 18\, May 23\, and June 20 (Sundays of each week are backup weather dates) \nLOCATION: All sessions will take place in a variety of locations within a 30-minute drive of Greenfield\, Massachusetts\, largely in western Massachusetts (mainly) and southern Vermont (possibly).
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/womens-wildlife-tracking-intensive/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Wildlife Tracking,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Trotting Fox Programs":MAILTO:kathrynadean@yahooo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251219T151100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T151100Z
UID:10005151-1767787200-1767790800@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/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20260102T164634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T164634Z
UID:10005164-1767448800-1767456000@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:"Reuse"
DESCRIPTION:Edmundo and Eduardo tell the story about Reuse in the Berkshires. Former Peace Corps Volunteer collects good used equipment here in the Berkshires and then ships this good equipment back to Guaimaca Honduras\, a place he was introduced to as a volunteer 45 years ago. \nDATE: Saturday\, January 3 \nTIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nLOCATION: Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Ave\, Pittsfield
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/reuse/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, 1 Wendell Ave.\, Pittsfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Amistad":MAILTO:berkshireamistad@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251126T044017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T044017Z
UID:10005080-1767438000-1767443400@www.thebeatnews.org
SUMMARY:Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks\, scat\, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck\, we will find signs of coyotes\, foxes\, deer\, rabbits\, and more. \nDress for the weather and enjoy a morning of winter tracking. This program covers up to a mile of trail depending on the amount of tracks we find. Terrain is level or gradually sloping. The trail surface could potentially be uneven or slippery due to snow\, mud or ice. Traction spikes or snowshoes may be available to borrow on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nRegister Here \nDATE: Saturday\, January 3 \nTIME: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/tracking-winter-wildlife-for-beginners-3/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wildlife,Wildlife Tracking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20251210T140506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T140506Z
UID:10005090-1765994400-1765994400@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/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Action,Clean Energy,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20220228T193407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T135751Z
UID:10000781-1695731400-1695738600@www.thebeatnews.org
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-3/2023-09-26/
LOCATION:Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Rd.\, Cropseyville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130602
CREATED:20220228T193407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T135751Z
UID:10000780-1695126600-1695133800@www.thebeatnews.org
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-3/2023-09-19/
LOCATION:Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center\, 475 Dyken Pond Rd.\, Cropseyville\, NY
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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