Berkshire Community College
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Hoffmann Bird Club’s 85th Anniversary
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin the Hoffmann Bird Club (HBC) of Berkshire County on Monday, September 8, to celebrate its 85th Anniversary at Berkshire Community College! Social hour will start at 6:00 PM, with the meeting and programs starting at 7:00 PM in the…
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8th Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MALearn about native birds, turtles, caves, and more at the Eighth Annual Berkshire Natural History Conference on Saturday, October 19, from 9 AM to 4 PM. The event, which features fascinating presentations by local and regional naturalists and acclaimed authors,…
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Snakes, Salamanders, and Small Mammals Walk with Tom Tyning at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Professor Tom Tyning, an expert on amphibians and reptiles and an authority on New England’s natural history, for a guided walk at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, and look at the value of cover boards for finding and counting…
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Mist Netting + Bird Banding Demo with Berkshire Bird Observatory at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory (BBO) for an early morning mist-netting demonstration during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This demonstration is an excellent opportunity for people to experience some of the biodiversity surveying methods used…
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Early Morning Bird Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin two former presidents of the Hoffmann Bird Club, Rene Wendell and Jonathan Pierce, for an early morning bird walk during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire Bioblitz). BCC’s campus spans 180+ acres and boasts a diverse range of…
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Observing Moths at Night: Lightsheeting Demo with Matthew Rymkiewicz at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Matthew Rymkiewicz for a demo on mothing—using a light to look for moths at night—at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). This demonstration is an excellent opportunity for people to experience one of the surveying techniques used…
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Owl Prowl Walk with Hoffmann Bird Club at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Rene Wendell of Hoffmann Bird Club for an evening owl prowl during the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz). Rene will lead participants on the edge of wooded areas to try and determine who-who-who might be out there…
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“Moth Mystique: Illuminating the Dark Side of Winged Wonders” with Carla Rhodes at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin the dark side with conservation photographer and moth enthusiast Carla Rhodes for a captivating presentation on the kaleidoscopic world of moths. While showcasing her backyard moth photography, Carla will share why moths are essential to our ecosystem, and how…
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“Native Plants as Insect Habitat” with Charley Eiseman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACharley Eiseman will present "Native Plants as Insect Habitat" at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, or Bioblitz. Each native plant species has a suite of host-specific insects that depend on it for food. Even allowing a single "weed" to grow…
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“From Stigma to Significance: Arthropods and Us” with Professor Bugman at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAAt the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day, Bryan "Professor Bugman" Man will talk about why it’s more important than ever to learn about, understand, and embrace the largest and most diverse group of animals our world has ever seen. Arthropods often…
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“Lichens: Their Roles in Nature and Their Secrets” with Kay Hurley at Berkshire Biodiversity Day
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MADiscover the fascinating world of lichens with Kay Hurley at the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day. Join us for an engaging exploration of these remarkable underdogs of the fungal world. Kay will reveal the surprising roles lichens play in the lives…
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2024 Berkshire Biodiversity Day (BioBlitz)
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MACelebrating local biodiversity during a time of unprecedented global biodiversity loss, the 15th Berkshire Biodiversity Day (aka Berkshire BioBlitz) welcomes community members of all ages to join biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other…
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Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…
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Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…
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Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…
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Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…
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Watershed Science and Engineering in the Berkshires: A 5-Day Summer Professional Development Institute for Grades 6-12 Educators
Berkshire Community College 1350 West St., Pittsfield, MAJoin Wade Institute, Berkshire Community College (BCC), BEAT, and the City of Pittsfield's Engineering Division this summer for a 5-day professional development course that focuses on watersheds and how engineering supports natural systems and habitats in Berkshire County. During this…