Nature Academy of the Berkshires is a group of people who are passionate to share knowledge and information about the natural history of our beautiful area. We are lucky to call Berkshire County our home. It is full of beautiful views and fascinating life.

The Berkshire Biodiversity Days formerly Berkshire BioBlitz is an an annual event that offers the opportunity for biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to gather in a given area in Berkshire County and in a 24-hour period complete a formal survey of all living species. Over the years we have been joined by specialists such as Charley Eiseman (co-author of Field Guide to Invertebrate Tracks and Signs), Cornell’s botanist Scott LaGreca (lichens), Berkshire Wild Mushrooms’ John Wheeler… Show more The Berkshire Biodiversity Days formerly Berkshire BioBlitz is an an annual event that offers the opportunity for biologists, naturalists, and environmentalists to gather in a given area in Berkshire County and in a 24-hour period complete a formal survey of all living species. Over the years we have been joined by specialists such as Charley Eiseman (co-author of Field Guide to Invertebrate Tracks and Signs), Cornell’s botanist Scott LaGreca (lichens), Berkshire Wild Mushrooms’ John Wheeler (fungi) and Dr. Augie's entomologist Lisa Provencher (insects) are some of the experts who identify and educate. The public is always welcome to attend to watch the scientists work, and even participate in sorting specimens. http://www.berkshirebioblitz.org/ Show less

Massachusetts Board of Higher Education/Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MAScience, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) grant coordination and development of professional development courses, workshops and training sessions for in-service teachers, and pre-service teachers throughout the county (http://www.mcla.pipeline)

Scientist in the classroom