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Lower Bills, Cleaner Heat
OnlineLower Bills, Cleaner Heat: How proposed heat pump rates can save Massachusetts residents hundreds of dollars on their heating bills Heat pumps are already the most efficient way to heat and cool a home, but outdated electric rates mean many…
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Dark Skies: Astronomy and the Environment
Charlemont Federated Church 175 Main Street, Charlemont, MA +1 morehttps://www.thebeatnews.org/BeatTeam/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Charlemont-Forum-2025-Posters-DArion.pdf On July 17, at 7pm, The Charlemont Forum is pleased to welcome Douglas Arion who will give a talk on light pollution, its harmful effects on nature and humanity, and ways in which we can try to reduce them.…
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Understanding the Massachusetts MOR-EV Rebate for Electric Cars
OnlineMassachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. During this webinar, Green Energy Consumers Alliance will go over the rebate in depth, discussing: The rebate for new and used cars The larger rebate for income-qualified residents…
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Dam Busters 201: National State of Dam Removal
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar 1: National State of Dam Removal Join for a review of where the United States stands in removing dams across the country. Staff from American Rivers will share national statistics on dam removal projects as well…
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Massachusetts Heat Pump Incentives
OnlineConsidering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumers Alliance is here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. They'll share what has been learned so far about heat pump rebates &…
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Wilderness Works Too: The Promise of Passive Rewilding with Shelby Perry
OnlinePlease join the Sierra Club, MA Forest Protection Team for a fun and informative presentation on July 10, 2025, from 7 - 8:15 p.m. Guest Speaker: Shelby Perry, Director of the Wildlands Ecology Program at Northeast Wilderness Trust, an initiative…
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The Armadillos are Moving, but the Karner Blues are Trapped: Neonatives, Managed Relocation, and What to Do About Wildlife Climate Refugees
OnlineFor decades ecologists have used native and local seeds or organisms from specific regions, following the best ecological practices. This approach makes sense because plants and animals from local counties and states are more likely to thrive since they have…
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Accelerating the Pace of Wetlands Restoration
OnlineAlthough coastal and inland wetlands are now protected from most forms of development, historic impacts continue to degrade these systems, affecting water quality, flood resilience, fish passage, and ecosystem health. The scope of need is large – in Massachusetts alone…
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EPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting
OnlineEPA Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council (CCC) Committee Meeting The public are invited to the next Housatonic River Citizens Coordinating Council meeting about the remediation of the Housatonic River that will be virtual on June 25 from 6:30 to 8:00…
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“Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams, and Wetlands” Author Talk
Online +1 moreNed Ames Honorary Lecture & Reception Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for a Ned Ames Honorary Lecture featuring Cary freshwater ecologist David Strayer, who will be discussing his latest book, Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams,…
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Rescue Raptors From Rodenticides
OnlineRaptors, coyotes, and other predators balance Massachusetts' ecosystems. But shocking numbers of these iconic creatures have been sickened and killed after eating poisoned rodents. Mass Audubon's Rescue Raptors program supports groups in communities across Massachusetts to reduce the use of…
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How Do Forests Grow? (Up, Down, & Sideways!) Webinar
OnlineThe Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts will host a free Zoom webinar titled "How Do Forests Grow? (Up, Down & Sideways!)" on Thursday, June 12, from noon to 1 p.m. This event marks the first in a series of educational…
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Dam Busters 201: Community Engagement 101
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Community Engagement 101 Community Engagement 101: Back to Basics. What is community engagement and why do we do it? Learn the basics of community engagement, and best practices. Walk through developing stakeholder maps, outreach strategies,…
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Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineThese are 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. Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a home gardener, work…
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Author Talk “Clamor: How Noise Took Over the World and How We Can Take It Back”
OnlineJoin Quiet Communities for their upcoming QC Book Event with author Chris Berdik. "Clamor: How noise took over the world and how we can take it back" is set for release on May 20. Berdik is a science journalist and…
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The Wondrous World of Fireflies
OnlineGrow Native Massachusetts: Evenings with Experts Fireflies are surely among our greatest ambassadors for Earth’s natural magic. For centuries their ethereal beauty has sparked wonder and inspired poets, artists, and children of all ages. Yet they hold so many mysteries!…
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Dam Busters 201: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration
OnlineDam Busters 201 Webinar 1: Streamlining Permitting for Restoration Massachusetts is a leader in wetlands restoration, including dam removals. The regulatory permitting system for working in rivers and wetlands is complex and was designed to limit development impacts. Efforts are…
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Mass Pollinator Network Brown Bag Lunch
OnlineThese are 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. Whether you’re a seasoned community organizer, a home gardener, work…
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Where Have All The Wildflowers Gone? Restoring Healthy Woodlands
Online +1 moreJoin the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Services for a talk by Bernd Blossey, Director of the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program at Cornell University. He will explore the complex relationships between native and non-native species and how we…
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Dirty Secrets, Clean Soil: A Movement to Ban Toxic Sludge
OnlineFor decades, sewage sludge — a byproduct of wastewater treatment — has been marketed as a sustainable fertilizer. But the reality is far more dangerous. Loaded with PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), microplastics, and other toxic contaminants, sludge is poisoning our farmland,…