• “Reuse”

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    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…

  • Trip Around October Mountain

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Join Tom Hoffman for a "Trip Around October Mountain, the largest state forest in Massachusetts. Learn about the terrain, history, and scenic locations from the comfort of your chair in the auditorium of the Berkshire Auditorium This free program is…

  • Seed Saving Workshop

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. This workshop will cover how to identify mature seeds, how to prepare them for saving, and how to store them…

  • Earth Day Computer Recycling

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    In observance of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s Public Library, is collaborating with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont by hosting a computer recycling collection starting Tuesday, April 22, and continuing through Saturday,…

  • Berkshire Seed Library Season Opening and Seed Exchange

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Get ready for the growing season! Use your library card to pick up vegetable and wildflower seeds to grow in your garden; share seeds, ideas, and advice with your neighbors; and learn about gardening and food access from local organizations.…

  • Bringing Nature Home: Native Plants & Pollinators

    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    Join 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…

  • Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair

    Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair
    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Digital-Resource-Fair.pdf The City of Pittsfield, supported by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and a generous group of local and regional partners, is pleased to invite the community to attend: Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair Conecta Pittsfield! Una Feria de…

  • Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair

    Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair
    Berkshire Athenaeum 1 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA

    https://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Digital-Resource-Fair.pdf The City of Pittsfield, supported by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and a generous group of local and regional partners, is pleased to invite the community to attend: Connect Pittsfield! A Digital Resource Fair Conecta Pittsfield! Una Feria de…