Post date: Jan 08, 2020 1:49:49 PM
In February BNRC will be hosting a series of Conservation Networks throughout Berkshire County. This effort is in partnership with UMass Cooperative Extension to implement the MA DCR’s Working Forests Initiative Estate Planning Outreach program, which aims to provide opportunities for those involved in conservation planning to meet each other, share information and experiences, provide training and resources, and meet land protection specialists working in communities. We hope participants from conservation commissions, green committees, conservation organizations, open space and recreation plan committees, etc. will be able to join the conversation.
Below you’ll find information on three upcoming meetings. As someone in your community interested in conservation, we hope you’ll join us! We’re anticipating a fourth event, in a central location to help address some of the common needs, with more experts brought in to share resources and information.
To RSVP please use the Eventbrite link below each event.
Central County
Wednesday, February 5th, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Berkshire Athenaeum, The Athenaeum Room (1 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201)
North County
Thursday, February 6th, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
North Adams Public Library (74 Church St, North Adams, MA 01247)
South County
Wednesday, February 12th, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Saint James Place, East Room (352 Main Street / Great Barrington, MA 01230)
We did our best to include all relevant parties, but please feel free to forward to anyone you think could be interested in this program, or pass along the contact info and I’ll send out an invite.
Reminder – there is an open grant opportunity to support land owner outreach by land trusts, other conservation organizations, regional conservation partnerships, municipal boards, and natural resource professionals. Requests up to $5,000 are welcome. Please see the attached Request for Proposals for more information. Support from BNRC and UMass is available to see this project through.
If you have any questions, please feel free to be in touch!
Best,
Mariah
Mariah Auman
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
Berkshire Natural Resources Council | The Landkeepers