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SUMMARY:Night Bites & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join the Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire for an evening of delicious food and eye-popping conversation! \n‘Climate change’ and ‘global warming’ are misleading phrases. We’re not advocating conspiracy theories here but recognizing that these phrases lull us into thinking climate turmoil is something that is off in the future and far away from the Berkshires. ‘Extreme weather’ might be a better way to describe the local effects that we have already seen. \nUUMSB will host Night Bites & Insights on Tuesday\, April 7th at 5:30 p.m. featuring a spaghetti dinner and conversation with atmospheric scientist Dr. Anton Seimon. Anton Seimon is a six-time National Geographic Society grantee and interdisciplinary scientist with projects on four continents ranging from long-term monitoring of climate change impacts in the Andes to the Inside Tornadoes project over the U.S. Great Plains. Dr. Seimon teaches climate science at Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy. \nA $5 spaghetti dinner – including vegetarian options\, salad\, bread\, and dessert – will be open to the public at 5:30 PM while Dr. Seimon shares slides and information about past events such as The Great Barrington Tornado and The Butternut Fire as well as insights about things we can expect in the future. Q&A will follow Dr. Seimon’s remarks. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-bites-insights-tickets-1984131828711?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish#location \nDATE: Tuesday\, April 7\nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm\nLOCATION: Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Great Barrington\, MA 01236
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/night-bites-insights/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire\, 1089 Main Street\, Housatonic\, MA
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Community Events,Community Meetings,Public Meeting
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SUMMARY:Bringing Climate Action Home: Practical Cost Effective Measures to Save Energy and Save Money
DESCRIPTION:350Mass Berkshire Climate Action\, is presenting Bringing Climate Action Home\, on April 7\, 2026\, at Wander\, 34 Depot St. Suite 101\, Pittsfield\, MA. Doors open at 5:30 to provide time for attendees to meet with and learn more about participating community organizations\, speakers begin at 6:00. This event is free and open to the public. \nAbout Bring Climate Action Home: \nThis program will provide valuable resources for anyone considering home renovations\, new construction\, and upgrading to energy efficient electrical appliances. It will include information for homeowners\, landlords\, and renters. \nWendy Brown\, AIA\, CPHD\, Owner/Architect at Terra Design-Build will address critical energy efficient design issues for new and existing homes\, Mass Save\, and how climate disruption impacts us locally. \nJoe Carry\, Decumanus Green Design-Build\, will offer sustainable building insight based on his local home building experience which includes net zero design/construction. \nAmanda Parker\, Green Energy Consumers Alliance\, will discuss the adoption of   residential battery storage\, window heat pumps\, plug-in balcony solar\, and more with a focus on the needs of renters and low-income households. In addition Amanda will outline current available financial incentives including rebates for implementing energy efficient measures. \nAbout 350Mass Berkshires Climate Action: \nOur volunteer members work together to impact environmental degradation and the climate crisis at the local and state level. Because we recognize that these issues impact everyone\, we develop  mutually supportive relationships with groups throughout the county.  \nIn recent years 350MA Berkshires Climate Action has supported local efforts to convert Pittsfield’s polluting ‘Peaker Plants’ to clean energy\, ensure that new school buildings are designed sustainably for the long term\, and has worked on passage of statewide legislation supporting climate and social justice issues as well as clean affordable energy. We welcome new members! \nFor more information visit: 350maberkshires.org or email: berkshires@350mass.org \nDATE: Tuesday\, April 7\nTIME: 5:30pm\nLOCATION: Wander\, 34 Depot St\, Suite 101\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/bringing-climate-action-home-practical-cost-effective-measures-to-save-energy-and-save-money/
LOCATION:Wander Berkshires\, 34 Depot St Suite 101\, Pittsfield\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Climate Change,Community Events,Community Meetings,Energy,Public Meeting,Skills,Sustainability,Talks
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SUMMARY:A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide\, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge\, form a community with like-minded\, curious adults\, and receive the many benefits of spending time outdoors. \nThroughout the spring\, explore spectacular seasonal phenomena including the migration of salamanders and songbirds. \nWe will usually start inside with an introduction and then head out for our adventure in the field which will be at least 90 minutes outside. We’ll travel mainly on trails and boardwalks\, actively exploring and experiencing various habitats and sanctuary spots. \nAdult Program\n \nRegistration covers 3 classes starting April 18. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98862-a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring-3-months \nDATES/TIMES: Sat. April 18\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Sat. May 16\, 7:00am – 9:00am; Sat. June 20\, 8:00pm – 10:00pm \nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Outdoor Activity,Talks,Walks,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Spring Ephemeral Botany Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Women on the Land for an educational wildflower walk! Early spring is an exciting time\, and the changing of the seasons is often marked by the emergence of spring ephemeral wildflowers. These plants have a short window of time in which they bloom\, often appearing after the melting of snow but before trees leaf out. Spring ephemerals are especially diverse in rich hardwood forests\, which are common throughout Berkshire County. Women on the Land will be joined by Peter Grima\, DCR Service Forester and botanist\, to explore the wonder of these short-lived blooms at Field Farm\, a mix of fields and forests overlying limestone bedrock. You will learn about the ecology\, identification\, and beauty of these plants that\, if you aren’t there at the right time\, you’ll miss them until next year! \nRegistrants should come prepared for potentially wet/muddy trail conditions. The walk will cover 2-3 miles on existing trails over more or less level terrain. Optional items include a hand lens\, binoculars\, and wildflower field guide. \nRegister at this link: https://tinyurl.com/SpringEphemeralWalk. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 25 \nTIME: 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nLOCATION: Field Farm Reservation\, Williamstown\, MA
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/spring-ephemeral-botany-walk/
LOCATION:Field Farm Guest House\, 554 Sloan Road\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Botany,Flowers,Hikes,Native Plants,Outdoor Activity,plants,Talks,Walks
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SUMMARY:A Nature Year at Pleasant Valley: Spring
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a season of local natural history. With a skilled Mass Audubon naturalist as your guide\, experience the cycle of the seasons at Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Lenox. Gain extensive natural history knowledge\, form a community with like-minded\, curious adults\, and receive the many benefits of spending time outdoors. \nThroughout the spring\, explore spectacular seasonal phenomena including the migration of salamanders and songbirds. \nWe will usually start inside with an introduction and then head out for our adventure in the field which will be at least 90 minutes outside. We’ll travel mainly on trails and boardwalks\, actively exploring and experiencing various habitats and sanctuary spots. \nAdult Program\n \nRegistration covers 3 classes starting April 18. \nLearn more and register at this link: https://www.massaudubon.org/programs/pleasant-valley/98862-a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring-3-months \nDATES/TIMES: Sat. April 18\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm; Sat. May 16\, 7:00am – 9:00am; Sat. June 20\, 8:00pm – 10:00pm \nLOCATION: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 W Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA 01240
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/a-nature-year-at-pleasant-valley-spring/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Mass Audubon Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary\, 472 West Mountain Rd\, Lenox\, MA\, 01240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hikes,Outdoor Activity,Talks,Walks,Wildlife
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