pollinators
Pollinators and Pollutants Public Hearing
Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St, Boston, MAOn May 10, 2023, proposed legislation for pesticide reform and pollinator protection is expected to receive a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources at the Massachusetts State House in Boston (and on-line). This public hearing is…
Wildlife in a Changing Climate: The Secret Lives of Wild Bees
OnlineYou’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4,000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. These wild bees come in every size, shape, and…
Native Plant Sale: Bee Friendly Williamstown + Wing and A Prayer Nursery
Wing And A Prayer NurseryWing and a Prayer Nursery is once again partnering with Bee Friendly Williamstown to offer a special day to visit the nursery on Saturday, June 17, from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Amy Pulley, the nursery owner, will give a…
Fields & Forests: What do bees need?
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAKick-off Pollinator Week with Great Falls Discovery Center! Make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn, fleece, pre-felt shapes, and soapy water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground? Will they build…
VOLUNTEER: Restoring Streamside & Planting Natives at Bidwell Park
Monterey Town HallJoin the Monterey Native Plants Working Group and Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) in helping restore the streamside buffer at Bidwell Park by planting native, pollinator-friendly plants. Be part of this rewarding experience and help create a healthier habitat in…
Field Lecture on Pollinators & Flowers with Joan Edwards
The Spruces 60 Main St., Williamstown, MAWilliams College Professor of Biology Joan Edwards delights us every year with this super informative lecture on flower anatomy and how flowers have adapted to the insect species that pollinate them. This has consistently been one of Bee Friendly Williamstown's…
LEARN! Pollinator Protection Collaboration
OnlineJoin Berkshire Natural Resources Council for this online event discussing the community collaboration activities of Housatonic Heritage’s Operation Pollination Program and the Massachusetts Pollinator Network. The presenters will also provide seasonal recommendations to protect pollinators Click here to register. DATE:…
Massachusetts Pollinator Network (MAPN) Monthly Meeting
OnlineHear about the NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) summer conference and other local updates, and then hear from special guests - Biodiversity Builders' summer interns! Join NOFA Mass to hear from high school students from Arlington, Belmont, and Cambridge, who…
“Meet the Native Bees of New England” with Aliza Fassler at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
April Hill 62 Undermountain Rd., South EgremontIn North America, there are approximately 4,000 species of wild bees that are critical for pollinating plants in our forests, gardens, and fields. At the 14th Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day (or Bioblitz), Aliza Fassler will talk about the diversity of…
Virtual Pollinator Habitat Workshop
OnlineIn partnership with MassWildlife, the New England Chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting a free, public webinar on the Conservation and Management of Native Pollinator Habitat. The workshop also offers 2 CEU credits toward professional collection CEUs toward professional…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Meadowmaking for Beginners
OnlinePart of Grow Native Massachusetts' Evenings with Experts series Meadow-style plantings are becoming increasingly popular, particularly as an alternative to the lawns that cover tens of millions of acres in the U.S. Our turf monocultures have many detrimental environmental impacts,…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
The Secret Lives of Native Bees
OnlinePart of Grow Native Massachusetts' Evenings With Experts series You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey.…
Berkshire Green Drinks: “Pollinator Paradise Lawns” with Rich Lassor of Nature Works Land Care
Barrington Brewery 420 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MAThe 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…
Creating and Enhancing Native Bee Habitat in Your Garden With Heather Holm
OnlineThere 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…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…
Gardening in Changing Times Workshop
Frontier Regional High School 113 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MAFeaturing 8 class choices, with refreshments, soil testing, gardening book swap. Doors open at 8am for registration and refreshments. See flyer for details and topic choices. Cost $40, register online DATE: Saturday, April 13 TIME: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM…
Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants & Pollinators
Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MAJoin BEAT for an enlightening evening dedicated to exploring ways to promote sustainable biodiversity through intentional gardening and the cultivation of native plants that support native pollinators and wildlife. This free and open-to-the-public event will be held on Wednesday, April…
Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineA new program from Mass Pollinator Network: Brown Bag Lunch This drop-in Zoom event will happen on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning February 7, from noon to 1pm. Stop by to meet other pollinator advocates, ask questions of…