BNRC to Host "Conservation Speed-Dating Workshop" for Local Landowners

Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA — Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) will host a Conservation Speed-Dating Workshop on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Greylock Glen Outdoor Center in Adams, MA 

The interactive session is designed to connect Berkshire County landowners directly with experienced land management professionals to discuss tailored strategies for land stewardship and uses a model developed by land conservation organizations in Virginia and Vermont.

The event utilizes a structured "speed-dating" format, giving participants rotating, 10-minute discussions with experts across various fields, including wildlife habitat management, sustainable forestry, and agricultural production. Attendees will leave the workshop with fresh ideas, valuable professional contacts, and actionable advice to care for their property. 

"Whether landowners are looking to enhance wildlife habitat, improve forest health, or explore options for farming, land management planning can be overwhelming," said BNRC Land Conservation Projects Manager Johnny Robinson. "This workshop provides a quick, engaging way for landowners to get personalized feedback about their goals for their property from a wide range of experts, all in one place." 

Ideal Participant Criteria:

  • Owns 20+ acres of land located in Berkshire County.
  • Manages land featuring a mix of field, forest, farm, and/or wetland habitats. 
     

Registration Details:

When: Friday, November 13th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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

Space is limited, and participation requires a short and easy application process. Interested landowners must submit their interest and information online by visiting this link. 

For more information about the workshop or conservation at BNRC, please contact jrobinson@ bnrc.org or visit bnrc.org/conservation/land.

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Established in 1967, Berkshire Natural Resources Council is a nationally accredited land trust that conserves and cares for Berkshire lands, waters, and wildlife, and connects people with nature for a more vibrant, shared future. 

BNRC conserves land, protects wildlife and habitat, supports local farmers, expands climate resilience, actively cares for over 27,000 acres, and provides free access to the Berkshire outdoors for everybody—thanks to the help of donors and volunteers. More about BNRC properties and trails, and information on conserving land can be found online at bnrc.org.    

This land, and all the present-day Berkshires, are the ancestral homeland of the Mohican people who were forcefully displaced to Wisconsin by European colonization. These lands continue to be of great significance to the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation today. To learn more, visit mohican.com. 

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For more information, contact Taylor Staubach at 413-377-9014 or tstaubach@ bnrc.org. Berkshire Natural Resources Council, 309 Pittsfield Rd, Suite B, Lenox, MA 01240 www.bnrc.org