Berkshire Environmental Action Team, Inc (BEAT)
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Friday November 7 through December 7
Self-Guided Storywalk "Night owl Night" by Susan Edwards
The StoryWalk® book Night Owl Night by Susan Edwards Richmond will be on display at Old Mill Trail in Hinsdale. Join this self-guided adventure! Learn about capture-and-release research through this mother-daughter story about owl conservation. While the audience of the......More
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 4:00pm EST
Workshop: Ending Gas Pipeline Expansion In Connecticut & The Northeast
Workshop on Gas Pipeline Issue in the NortheastJoin the No Pipeline Expansion (NOPE) Northeast Coalition for an in-person workshop to learn about current gas pipeline expansions in Connecticut and across the Northeast, build power, and strategize next steps. Whether you......More
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Saturday December 6 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Jane Winn's Retirement Celebration and Fundraiser
Please join Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) in celebrating founding Executive Director Jane Winn’s retirement following 22 years of tireless advocacy for wildlife and the environment. The event will celebrate Jane’s legacy and fundraise to support BEAT in its......More
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Friday December 12 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
We Need to Talk: What if Staying is No Longer an Option?
As climate resilience practitioners, we are focused on preventing harm to vulnerable people and places. But we know that, for many communities, the decision may one day arrive at having to move out of harm’s way. What then? What needs to be in place to manage the huge f......More
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Sunday December 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Whose Tracks Are These?
Even if we can’t spot them directly, wild animals are active year-round at Pleasant Valley. Play fun tracking games while looking for animal tracks, homes, and other signs of activity at the sanctuary. Learn how to piece together the clues that wildlife leaves behind to......More
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Tuesday December 16 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Berkshire Green Drinks: "A New Vision for Protecting the Environment" with Berkshire Environmental Action Team Staff
Join us for our December 2025 Berkshire Green Drinks event to talk with Berkshire Environmental Action Team staff about BEAT’s important work of this past year and the work coming up for us in 2026 as we carry on the legacy of former Executive Director Jane Winn — with ......More
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Tuesday December 16 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
"Winning on Climate in a System Stacked Against Us" Organizers' Tales of State House Adventures from Climate Action Now
Climate Action Now and Local Energy Advocates invite climate organizers and activists statewide to join for an evening of reflection and conversation with special guest speaker Jess Nahigian. Jess has many tales to tell about life as a climate organizer focused on movin......More
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Wednesday December 17 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners
Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we will find signs of coyotes, fo......More
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Wednesday December 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Erica Beade: Drawing on Nature - An Artist & Educator Explores Art, Science & the Natural World
Erica shares her evolution as an artist and her dedication to teaching drawing as a way to help people connect with the natural world. Originally trained in the fine arts, Erica worked as a scientific illustrator for many years, which allowed her to combine a love of sc......More
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Saturday December 20 10:00am - 11:30am EST
Tracking Winter Wildlife for Beginners
Dive into the fascinating world of wildlife tracking with a beginner-friendly walk through fields and forests. Search for tracks, scat, and signs of the delicate but exciting interactions between predators and their prey. With any luck, we will find signs of coyotes, fo......More
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Sunday December 21 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Solstice Walk & Fire at Houstonic Flats
Join Berkshire Natural Resources Council for a meditative walk and cozy fire on the shortest day of the year. Share warm beverages and set intentions for the New Year. Trail Details: Easy (no elevation change), 0.9-mile round-trip, slow pace What to Bring: Please rememb......More