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Forests Close to Home

  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026
    11 AM – 4 PM

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Do you own woods or forested land? Curious about how to care for it—or why it matters? Whether you own a few wooded acres or a larger forest, your land can play an important role in the future of our region.

Join BNRC for a half-day conference exploring how your forests can support wildlife, strengthen climate resilience, and remain healthy for generations to come. 

Featuring:

  • Keynote speaker Ethan Tapper, an internationally recognized forester, ecologist, bestselling author of “How to Love a Forest," and digital storyteller from Vermont. 
  • ​​​​​​​Paul Catanzaro​​​​​​​, Professor of Forest Ecology and Silviculture at the University of Massachusetts. He serves as the State Extension Forester and co-directs the Family Forest Research Center, a partnership between the USDA Forest Service and UMass. Author of “Tending Your Forest."

Event Details

Wednesday, June 24, 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
(schedule to follow) 

Location: Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, 165 Gould Road, Adams, MA 01220

Learn More About:

  • Caring for your forests into the future
  • Supporting sustainable habitats for wildlife and birds 
  • Tree diseases, invasive pests, and invasive plants
  • How family forests can provide meaningful income
  • Outdoor recreation and ecotourism opportunities

Lunch will be provided.

Hosted by Berkshire Natural Resources Council and generously sponsored by the Woodlands Partnership Program of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs.

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In-Person Event Questions

Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Inc. (“BNRC”)

I understand that there are risks involved in performing physical activities of any nature. I acknowledge and freely assume those risks. I believe I am physically fit to participate in the BNRC events/volunteer opportunities in which I seek to participate (“Activity”). If I feel any Activity I am performing is beyond my skills or capabilities, I will stop participating in that Activity and notify BNRC.

In consideration of having the opportunity to participate in an Activity

  1. I waive, release, and discharge and covenant not to sue BNRC, its Board of Directors, officers, managers, agents, employees, successors and assigns (the “BNRC Releasees”) from any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for personal injury (including death), disability, or damage of any kind which may arise out of or relate to my participation in such Activity (including, without limitation, any travel), regardless of whether such damages or injury is due in whole or in part the negligence of BNRC.

  2. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BNRC Releasees from any of the claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my negligent actions or inactions during or in connection with any such Activity.

Event/Volunteer Acknowledgment Waiver & Release (Minor/s)

Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Inc.

For persons under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this Event/Volunteer Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release and complete the following section.

I, the undersigned (parent/guardian) execute this Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release for and on behalf of the minors identified below (the “Minor/s”). I represent that I have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the Minor/s as their natural or legal guardian.

  1. I consent to the participation by the Minor/s in the Activity for which the Minor/s seek to participate.
  2. I agree to release, hold harmless, indemnify and covenant not to sue the BNRC Releasees (defined above) from and against any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for personal injury, disability, or damage of any kind arising out of or relating to the Minor/s’s participation in or traveling to and from any such Activity.

I give permission to BNRC to take photographs [and video/audio recordings] of [me/my minor children identified below] while engaged in the Activity and to use, distribute, publish and publicly perform all or parts of the photographs and video/audio recordings for BNRC’s educational and promotional purposes. This permission includes the right to use the photographs/recordings on the BNRC website, social media pages, or other media. This permission is irrevocable.

I release BNRC from any claims arising out of the uses of the photographs/video recordings described above, and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation or royalties resulting from the use of such photographs/recordings.

How many children are in your group?
Please share any accommodations or support you may need for this program (for example, if you or someone in your group uses a wheelchair and will need extra space for turnarounds, breaks for resting, or accessible parking). The more information we have, the better we can plan and prepare for a successful and inclusive event!

Event Details

Title: Forests Close to Home

Current attendees: 18 out of 100

Event date and time: 6/24/26 11:00 AM