Green
Clarksburg Officials Updated on Grant Projects; Input Sought on Town Playground
The Four Corners Project wants input on playground designs for the Cook Veterans Memorial Field.
HooRWA's Annual State of the River
Jay Racela, Williams College Environmental Analysis Lab Supervisor and Lecturer will present on the organizations collective water quality monitoring activities and findings in 2025 and discuss overall water quality.
MCLA Green Living Seminar: 'Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe'
Educator and naturalist Dave Edson will explore why birding has become one of the fastest-growing hobbies in recent years and how this practice can improve mental health, environmental awareness, and even international relations.
North Adams Cemetery Commission Supports Green Burials
The Cemetery Commission indicated it had no issues with the addition of so-called "green" burials at Southview Cemetery and referred the matter to the mayor's office.
Pittsfield Council Approves 'Green' Items
The City Council approved a couple of "green" items during its meeting last week.
Ice Fishing Spots and Derbys This Winter
With winter really upon us and temperatures hitting negatives you might be wondering where a great spot for ice fishing might be. Throughout Berkshire county there are many different bodies of water to choose from.
MCLA Green Living Seminar to Explore Climate Change Perceptions in the Middle East
The presentation, titled "Faith Under Fire: How Religion Shapes Climate Concern in the Middle East," will take place in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.
EPA Seeks Applicants for Environmental Education Grants
EPA expects to award up to 16 grants nationwide, ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 each through the Environmental Education Grant Program.
MCLA's Green Living Seminar Returns with 'Nature and Spirituality' Series
Poet David Crews to Open Spring 2026 Lineup on January 28
Dalton Health Board Pushes Recycling Reporting
The Board of Health is looking to issue an educational pamphlet on recycling to residents and waste haulers after haulers failed to report their tonnage.
North Berkshire Group Hosting Course on Beekeeping
The Northern Berkshire Beekeepers Association is hosting a course to help others learn how to keep honeybees buzzing in the region.
Berkshire Green Drinks: Stream Restoration on the Konkapot River
January's Berkshire Green Drinks will showcase Trout Unlimited's stream restoration project
Housatonic Valley Association Awards Local Environmental Heroes
The 2025 Awards Honor Kathy Orlando, Grant Bogle and Rebecca Neary
Roots Rising Awarded Urban Agriculture Program Grant
In Berkshire County, Roots Rising was awarded a $25,000 grant to fund the development of a new well for three acres of land to be used for irrigation.
Pittsfield Health Board Asked to Support Peaker Plant Decarbonization
The Berkshire Environmental Action Team is seeking letter support from the Board of Health on peaker plants and the need to decarbonize them.
Community Conversation Focuses on Local Farming, Food
There are plenty of people within the Berkshire community concerned about food insecurity, and that worry hasn't been limited to just consumers.
BEAT Celebrating Founding Director Jane Winn's Retirement
The event will celebrate Winn's legacy and fundraise to support BEAT.
HVA, Follow the Forest Receive $30K to Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat
This corridor begins along the Hudson River and stretches north through Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. Protecting and reconnecting these habitats is essential not only for wildlife survival, but also for ensuring clean water, clean air, and climate change-resilient communities.
Pittsfield's Kirvin Park Ecological Restoration Staged for Spring
A timeline has been laid out for Kirvin Memorial Park's floodplain and habitat restoration that begins early next year with the selection of a contractor.
Pontoosuc Lake Shoreline Access Plan Tabled for Revisions
The Conservation Commission has requested another plan to improve access on the south shoreline of Pontoosuc Lake while stabilizing the bank.
North Adams Farm Stand Using Vending Machine to Sell Eggs
Holly Zabriskie said the idea for the machine came after people were stealing from her farm stand on West Main Street.
Pittsfield City Council: Make Polluters Pay
On Tuesday, it voted to back Bill H.1014/S.588, "An Act Establishing a Climate Change Superfund," which is expected to generate $75 billion over 25 years from the largest oil and gas companies.
Apple Picking Destinations in Berkshire County
It's apple season! Here are some great locations to spend your day picking your own apples to enjoy the crisp taste or bake into your favorite dishes.
Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership Awarded $276K
The Berkshire Clean, Cold, Connected Partnership was awarded $276,000 through the Housatonic Valley Association.
MCLA's Environmental Lecture to Celebrate Center for Resourceful Living
This year's event will celebrate the creation of The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL), started 50 years ago by MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais.
Berkshire Botanical Garden's Harvest Festival Returns
This year, the Garden will present an array of family-friendly activities, live music, a scarecrow design contest, a clothing and accessories sale, and a wide selection of regional artisan food and crafts vendors.
Climate Activists Demand That Polluters Pay
Climate activists are demanding that top polluters pay for their impact on the environment.
State, Stockbridge Land Trust Conserves 300 Acres for Wildlife & Recreation
The new Rockdale Highlands Wildlife Management Area (WMA) protects biodiversity, boosts climate resilience and carbon sequestration, and creates new access to outdoor recreation for the community.
Wild Soul River Expands Hours and Offerings
Owners Rebecca Guanzon and Justin Adkins opened the herbal and metaphysical shop in 2021. The shop offers a lot of herbs, herbal teas, and one-on one-sessions for tarot reading and reiki.
House Climate, Sustainability Committee Visits South Berkshire
The House Committee on Climate Action and Sustainability visited South County on Monday to hear about environmental efforts from organizations and businesses.
