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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/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Pollinators
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SUMMARY:Beyond Lithium\, Part 3:  Form Energy’s Iron-Air Battery
DESCRIPTION:Clean Energy Group’s “Beyond Lithium” webinar series spotlights the emerging energy storage technologies that are expanding the grid’s capabilities beyond today’s lithium-ion batteries. Each session in the series will feature a leading non–lithium-ion storage company\, offering a practical look at how their systems work\, where they are being deployed\, and how they compare on performance\, cost\, scalability\, safety\, and supply chain considerations. Participants will gain insight into the potential benefits\, barriers\, commercialization timelines\, and policy frameworks shaping this evolving market. \nThis session will explore Form Energy\, manufacturer of 100-hour\, iron-air battery systems\, with a manufacturing facility in West Virginia\, a demonstration project in Minnesota\, and a commercial pipeline of over 750 megawatts/75 gigawatt-hours under agreement. Form’s Director of Government Affairs\, Sarah Jackson\, will give an overview of their technology and answer questions from attendees. Clean Energy Group President and Executive Director Seth Mullendore will moderate. \nJoin us to better understand how diversifying storage technologies can strengthen grid resilience\, advance energy affordability\, and accelerate an equitable clean energy transition. \nDATE: Thursday\, August 6\nTIME: 1:00 – 2:00 pm\nLOCATION: Zoom \nREGISTER HERE \nThis webinar will be recorded and posted online. If you are not able to attend this webinar but would still like to watch the recording\, please register and you will receive an email with the webinar recording and slides 24-48 hours after the webinar ends. \nAfter registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThis webinar is free\, but registration is required. \nClean Energy Group\nwww.cleanegroup.org
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/beyond-lithium/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Energy,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Invasive Hardy Kiwi Plant Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) at Pittsfield’s Burbank Park to help remove Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta)\, a rapidly spreading invasive vine that threatens our native ecosystems. \nOriginally introduced as an ornamental plant\, hardy kiwi has become a serious problem across parts of the Northeast\, including Berkshire County\, \n \nMA. Once established\, this fast-growing vine forms dense mats several feet deep on the forest floor and climbs high into the canopy\, creating thick “curtains” that smother native plants\, shrubs\, and even mature trees. These areas—sometimes called “amphitheaters”—become barren monocultures that threaten biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. \nWhat to Expect:\nOn this workday\, we’ll focus on cutting and pulling hardy kiwi vines—particularly removing any fruit before it can be eaten by wildlife and spread further. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors\, get active\, and connect with others who care about protecting our local environment. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. \nWho Can Participate:\nEveryone is welcome\, regardless of age or experience! Volunteers should be able to walk on uneven ground for about 10 minutes to reach the work site. \nWhy It Matters:\nYour efforts will directly support native wildlife habitat and help preserve the health and diversity of our local forests. \nCome Prepared:\nWe recommend wearing long pants and long socks\, along with closed-toed shoes. Please bring a full bottle of water. Pulling vines isn’t easy work; we want everyone to stay safe and hydrated! If you have your own work gloves\, loppers\, or pruning shears\, please bring those along. Otherwise\, you can borrow some from BEAT. \nDATE: Saturday\, August 8\nTIME: 9:00 AM to Noon\nLOCATION: Burbank Park\, 309 Lakeway Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA — We will meet at the Onota Lake Boat Launch parking lot\, NOT the main parking area for Burbank Park.\nREGISTER HERE \n***Extreme or wet weather cancels this event.*** \nEmail team@thebeatnews.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/kiwi-pull-2026/
LOCATION:Burbank Park Boat Launch\, 309 Lakeway Drive\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:BEAT Events,Invasive Plant Removals,plants,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Pittsfield Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday through October\, rain or shine! \nFind more details here: farmersmarketpittsfield.org \nDATE: Saturday\, May 9 – Saturday\, October 31\nTIME: 9:00am – 1:00pm\nLOCATION: The Common\, 100 First St\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201
URL:https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/event/pittsfield-farmers-market/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Pittsfield Common\, 100 1st St.\, Pittsfield\, MA
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