BEAT to Host Sixth Annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day

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ADAMS, Mass. — The 16th annual Berkshire Biodiversity Day, also known as Berkshire BioBlitz, invites nature lovers of all ages to join scientists, naturalists, and environmental educators in identifying as many species as possible—plants, animals, fungi, and more—over the course of 24 hours. 
 
The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) hosted event will take place from noon on Saturday, Sept. 13 to noon on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams. Participation is free and open to everyone, regardless of age or experience. 
 
Attendees are invited to drop in at any point during the event to join scheduled guided walks, attend hands-on demonstrations, and learn from expert-led presentations. 
 
This year's lineup includes two nature walks led by well-known naturalist Tom Tyning, one focusing on amphibians and reptiles and the other on butterflies. Rene Wendell from the Hoffmann Bird Club and The Nature Conservancy will lead a nighttime owl prowl, as well as an early morning bird walk with Jonathan Pierce, also from the Hoffmann Bird Club. 
 
Matthew Rymkiewicz will demonstrate how to attract and observe moths using lightsheeting techniques, and Ben Nickley of Berkshire Bird Observatory will conduct a live bird banding session. Laura Hancock from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will give a presentation on bats and surveying techniques, as well as lead a demonstration in plant preservation and specimen mounting. Nicaela Haig of Mass Audubon will lead a hawk watch, and Sonia Szala-Krotkov will lead a bee walk. 
 
Visit thebeatnews.org to find a detailed schedule of the 24-hour program.
 
All activities and presentations will be based at the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center at 135 Gould Road, Adams, where attendees must register upon arrival. Participants may stop by anytime to take part in the scheduled guided walks, live demonstrations of surveying techniques, and educational presentations, or contribute their own observations to the species survey across the Glen's diverse landscape. 
 
Berkshire Biodiversity Day is organized by Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). This year's program is co-sponsored by Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, Greylock Federal Credit Union, Mass Audubon, and BEAT. 

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Letter: Christine Hoyt Best Choice for Adams Select Board on May 4

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

I am a proud resident of Adams, and it's clear that our town is moving in a positive direction. From the revitalization of the Adams Theater to the opening of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, we are seeing meaningful progress take shape.

Christine Hoyt has been a driving part of this momentum since 2017. During her time on the Select Board, she has worked to address critical priorities, such as infrastructure improvements (like the $6.5 million wastewater treatment upgrades), economic development, and the preservation of essential town services.

Re-electing Christine to a fourth term ensures continuity in this important work. Her role on the Local Government Advisory Commission (LGAC) enables her to advocate directly for Adams at the state level, helping secure general government aid, Chapter 90 funding, and support for public education. She also brings valuable leadership experience through her service as president of the Berkshire County Select Board Association, District 1 representative on both the Massachusetts Select Board Association and the Massachusetts Municipal Association Board of Directors, and her work with the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. This level of experience and representation is an asset our town cannot afford to lose.

Christine has proven she has the vision and the work ethic to lead Adams for another three years. I hope you will join me in voting for her on Monday, May 4, and keep the momentum going.

The election will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adams Memorial Building, 30 Columbia St.
 

Leah Thompson
Adams, Mass. 

 

 

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