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Plant-Pollinator Interactions on the Landscape: Native Pollination Systems Design and Restoration

Berkshire Botanical Gardens Berkshire Botanical Gardens, Stockbridge, MA, United States

Instructor Evan Abramson will discuss the critical role that plant selection plays in designing biodiverse landscapes. Understand why pollinator habitat is the single most important factor to consider in creating resilient terrestrial ecosystems. An interdisciplinary presentation on plant-pollinator interactions and their intersections with science, design, climate resilience, ecological health and food security will be followed […]

$140 – $160

No-till Gardening for a Resilient Future

Astarte Farm 123 West Street, Hadley, MA, United States

Apply here!  Longtime valley farmer and educator, Rose Cherneff of Gardening for the Future, is running a monthly course from February - October 2024 about growing food for social and climate resilience. What are the concrete gardening skills needed to grow food in the face of climate change? How do we build a resilient community while […]

Free – $975

A Call to Right Relations and Climate Resilience in Food Systems and Beyond

Remote

Many in the New England region and beyond continue to reckon with the tragic history of what has been done to Indigenous peoples through the process of colonization and economic greed. Amidst genocide and cultural devastation, many tribes have been remarkably resilient and continue to hold on to their traditional teachings to guide them through […]

Free

Cool Bugs and Native Plants: Adventures in Native Plant Gardening for Beginners and Families

Multiple Venues

Register Here! For all ages, including families with children in grades 3-5 Learn the basics using native plants in gardens and the diversity of life created in even a small garden.  Native plants bring insects, birds and other wildlife to your space.  What’s good? What’s bad? Does that insect sting?  What is that cool butterfly? […]

Free

Hatfield 2040: The Future of Farming

Hatfield Legion 1 Prospect St, Hatfield

Over the past year, the Hatfield Comprehensive Planning Committee has solicited feedback from the farming community on the many challenges and opportunities in agriculture this decade and beyond.  This workshop will explore several solution-based approaches to mitigating and adapting to climate change, including a review of new and existing targeted funding opportunities to support shifting […]

Free

Approaching Nutrient Management in a Changing Climate

Remote

Thursday March 14th, 5:00-6:30 PM Dynamic weather patterns brought about by a changing climate pose new challenges to producers throughout the Northeast. Among them is the question of how to appropriately manage nutrient availability in response to increased weather volatility. In this forum focused primarily on vegetable and berry farms, Becky Maden will discuss how […]

Free

Farming Forward: Climate Adaptation Workshop for Farmers

The Guthrie Center Great Barrington, MA

Saturday, March 16th, 9-4pm Location: The Guthrie Center, Great Barrington MA  Join Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) for a hands-on, full-day workshop featuring regional experts on climate smart agriculture practices for the Northeast U.S.. Learn from experts in the field, exchange ideas with fellow farmers, and gain practical knowledge on climate adaption methods to enhance your […]

$10

Statewide Local Working Group with NRCS

Remote

The annual Statewide Local Working Group meeting will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, March 19 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.  This is an opportunity to provide input to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and your local Conservation District on natural resource priorities and management strategies specific to your region. Your input will help […]

Free