{"id":63915,"date":"2026-04-21T13:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=63915"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:18:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:18:31","slug":"volunteer-garlic-mustard-removal","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/event\/volunteer-garlic-mustard-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer: Help Restore Habitat for Rare Berkshire Butterflies + Invasive Garlic Mustard Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Help remove an invasive plant that threatens the small native plants found in our forests\u2019 understory and contribute to an ongoing study of rare Berkshire butterflies!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Join BEAT for a meaningful volunteer event focused on removing invasive garlic mustard and supporting two rare butterfly species found in the Berkshires: the Veined White (<em>Pieris napi oleracea<\/em>) and the West Virginia White (<em>Pieris virginiensis<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>DATE:<\/strong> Saturday, May 9<br \/>\n<strong>TIME:<\/strong> 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>LOCATION:<\/strong> We will <strong>meet at the parking area on New Lenox Road in Pittsfield<\/strong><b>. <\/b>The parking area is on the right side of the road,\u00a0<strong>about 2.2 miles from the Route 7 intersection<\/strong><b>.\u00a0<\/b><u>Coordinates<\/u>: 42.3915910, -73.2267858 (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bSeXMUJSBzby2i9a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bSeXMUJSBzby2i9a9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776878683744000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1c_y_e0s3O0iZvh221PV0X\">Google Maps link<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>This effort supports Jessica Duffy\u2019s community science research, which is studying how garlic mustard removal affects these butterfly populations over time. By participating, you\u2019ll be directly contributing to the preservation of important native habitats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A brief overview of garlic mustard and the native toothwort plant it threatens<\/li>\n<li>Small group garlic mustard pulling, with plants bagged for industrial composting<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary coffee and snacks to start the day \u2014\u00a0<em>please bring your own travel mug!<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Gloves and bags provided \u2014 please bring a full water bottle, wear sturdy footwear, and dress for the weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This volunteer opportunity is open to individuals of all ages. Families, school groups, and organizations are encouraged to attend and help out.<\/p>\n<p>If you missed Jessica\u2019s Green Drinks talk in March 2025 about this project, you can watch the presentation on BEAT\u2019s YouTube channel to learn more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ycwh7DMOg7Y\">Watch it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>RSVP:<\/b>\u00a0<strong>Email <a href=\"mailto:team@thebeatnews.org\">team@thebeatnews.org<\/a> to let us know you\u2019ll be joining us!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Help remove an invasive plant that threatens the small native plants found in our forests\u2019 understory and contribute to an ongoing study of rare Berkshire butterflies! 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