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----- Original Message -----

From: Ken Duncan

To:

Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 9:44 PM

Subject: Earth Charter Summit Visual and Performing Arts Festival

    Hello, my name is Ken Duncan. I’m the director of the Berkshire Earth Charter Organization. I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about an event that is very dear to me I hope you’ll be able to take the time to read about this FREE event.

 

    This note is to make you aware of an extremely important global event. The event is the 2004 Earth Charter Summit on October 9. This event is being celebrated worldwide in various cities.

 

    The local site for the 2004 Earth Charter Summit Celebration will be in Great Barrington, MA. at the gazebo bandstand behind town hall from 1:00pm till 7:00pm then at Armi of Great Barrington - 485 Main St - for a dance party from 9:00pm till Close This is a FREE event.

 

 

Berkshire Earth Charter Summit

Performing and Visual Arts Festival

Saturday October 9, Great Barrington, MA

“Hope in Action”

 

     SCHEDULE       

 

     *1:00 Ken Duncan and Annelise Vanegas-Farrara (co-organizers, introduction)

 

     *1:05 Octavio Hernandez and son, (Mexican ballads )

 

     *1:25 Community Reading of Earth Charter (signup to read before 12:45)

 

      *1:45 Planet Blue (harp rock blues)

 

      *2:00 (time tentative) Julia Nunez and her children’s Latin American Dance Ensemble

 

      *2:25 Annelise Vanegas-Farrara of Manos Unidos (poetry)

 

      *2:30 Voices Theater troupe

 

      *3:00 Andrew Bloom (speaker)

 

      *3:15 Reverend Willard Durant (speaker)

 

      *3:30 Swirling Cloud (speaker)

 

      *3:45 Mult Cultural Youth Dancers w/ L. Burmudez   (tentative)

 

      *4:15 Shriram (Rick Powers) acoustic folk     

 

      *4:30 Planet Blue (harp rock blues)

 

      *4:45 Planetary Puppet Procession (small parade- bring your own rhythm instrument and costume)

               The Berkshire Bateria Escola De Samba - Brazilian Drum-driven rhythms

               Lisa Abotto Marco Puppetista (Giant Stilt Puppet)

                              

      *5:30 Babeque (Afro-Caribbean soul rhythm)

 

      *6:30 Break for dinner and conversations at Armi Cafe of GB

 

  

      DANCE PARTY at Armi Cafe - 485 Main St

 

      *9:00 Gaia Roots (world rhythm)

 

      *10:00 Hipnology ( funky alternative rock)

 

 

    The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century. The Earth Charter is the product of a decade long, worldwide, cross-cultural conversation about common goals and shared values.

 

    The drafting of the Earth Charter has involved the most open and; participatory consultation process ever conducted in connection with an international document. Thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations from all regions of the world, different cultures, and diverse sectors of society have participated. The Charter has been shaped by both experts and representatives of grassroots communities. It is a people’s treaty that sets an important expression of the hopes and aspirations of the emerging global civil society[1]. The annual event to acknowledge this tremendous achievement of co-operation is upon us.

 

    There will be a variety of performers plus face painting, active mural making and a planetary procession with puppets, masks and costumes. Lisa Abotto Marco Puppetista will be at the event all day teaching puppet-making. There will also be a mural-making table and a Latino history shields-making table along with clayworking. You are encouraged to bring your own chair or blanket and costumes, masks, posters, signs, rhythm instruments, etc.. Fun for all.

        

      This event is presented by:

 

      The Berkshire Earth Charter Organization is a grass roots, multicultural, community based organization hoping to increase awareness, and inspire action regarding the principles of the Earth Charter. Call 413-499-1350.

 

Manos Unidas is a multicultural community empowerment Organization that strives to build the diversity and inherent strengths of our community through shared resources, participatory education, and the living arts, with a special focus on the needs of our Latino, immigrant, minority, and low income communities. For more information call 413-243-9121.

 

  For more information on the Earth Charter and 2004 Earth Charter Summit sites, log on to www.earthchartersummits.org, www.earththcharterusa.org,  www.earthcharter.org,

[1] Taken from the Earth Charter Pamphlet

 

 

 

Press Release 9/28/04

Citizen Group Forming to Advocate and Act for Pittsfield's Trees

A small group of private citizens including members of the Hebert
Arboretum and representatives of the State Department of Conservation
and Recreation is hoping to form a citizens' advocacy group in
Pittsfield to address the care of our "urban forest" - the trees that
make this town attractive, economically strong and comfortable as a
place to live and work.  We need residents interested in working
positively to promote the ongoing maintenance of large existing
trees, and to care for younger trees more recently planted.  This
group may apply for available grant monies through the State, partner
with the schools for community involvement and education, and submit
press releases and articles to inform and involve a wide spectrum of
the public.

We need you!  Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at
6:30 in the Community Room at the Berkshire Mall in Lanesboro.  All
interested individuals are encouraged to attend.  Call Ellen Russo at
413-997-2440 with any questions.

"Conservation Challenges of the Century"
Thursday Oct. 7, 7:30 PM Griffin 3
SPEAKER: Michael Dombec, Former Chief of the United States Forest
Service, Author of "From Conquest to Conservation: Our Public Land
Legacy"


Speaker Biography: Michael Dombeck

Dr. Dombeck received the 2001 Presidential Rank Award as a
Distinguished Executive for his former role as chief of the USDA
Forest Service. He has authored, co-authored and edited numerous
popular and scholarly publications, most recently the book "From
Conquest to Conservation: Our Public Lands Legacy," and has made
frequent national and international scientific presentations.

Dr. Dombeck now serves as GEM Pioneer Professor and UW System Fellow
of Global Conservation. He is helping to lead the planning and
development of the Global Environmental Management Education Center
at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The $100 million GEM
project aims to develop and share world-class educational programs in
natural resources and environmental management for building a
sustainable future locally and abroad.

Dr. Dombeck and his wife, Patricia, reside in Plover, Wisconsin. They
have one daughter, Mary, who currently serves in the Peace Corps.


Co-Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Studies, the Dept. of
Political Science, Leadership Studies, the Lecture Committee and the
Deans Office.

You are all invited! Wednesday October 27th Thomas Tyning and the
Conservation Club will be gathering to view a full lunar eclipse!
Weather permitting, we will meet behind the Environmental Center
(Ralph Hoffman Environmental Center) at Berkshire Community College.
There is a small meadow there on top of a hill far enough away from
the lights of the city to make viewing excellent! The eclipse will
occur from 8 o'clock PM to Midnight. If you can, get there a little
early and bring these things:
1. Binoculars (or telescope)
2. Warm Clothes (Dress for the weather. It gets pretty cold when you
are just standing around looking up at the sky)
3. Maybe a thermos with your favorite hot liquid...
4. Yourself and your friends!!!!
This is a great experience if you haven't done it before and even if
you have. Tom usually has at least one telescope people can look
through and we can provide some binoculars. Please join us!!
Thank you :)
-Torben

Rain Rain Rain

Well as you can see it's pouring out today and we've got flood
watches in effect as well as wind and colder weather; not a great
time to be in a river cleaning things up. Thanks to everyone for
their support for today. We are going to reschedule and I'll let you
all know ASAP when that will be. In the mean time, I hope you all
enjoy your weekend and we'll see you on campus or around town!
-Torben

Hii Thorbjorn,
I am working for the DCR that day,
and will not be able make the clean up!!

Thanks for organizing!!

Heather Linscott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thorbjorn Rasmussen" <bonesandbraids@...>
To: <college_conservation_club@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 9:37 AM
Subject: [college_conservation_club] HOUSATONIC RIVER CLEANUP


> WE REALLY NEED VOLUNTEERS! PLEASE!
>
> First I would like to thank Ginny for donating some drinks and
> whatnot. We will miss her that day as she'll be involved with the
> Josh Billings event (go Ginny!!). As for the rest of you I haven't
> heard a peep and hope that one or two of you can give a couple hours
> of your time please please please! Here are the details...
>
> Saturday, September 18, 2004
> Meet at
> CLAPP PARK in Pittsfield
> (West Housatonic St. / Route 20)
> at 10:00 am
>
> We will divide up from there
> to clean as many places
> as we have time and people to handle.
>
> For more information contact
> Jane at 442-6815 or
> Jwinn2@...
>
> Jane is a great person and very approachable. Don't be shy and
> contact her with any questions or comments. As you all know you can
> get ahold of me as well and we can car-pool or chit-chat as you like.
> We really need the help folks. Let's show the Berkshires that there
> are some responsible conservationists and environmentalists out there
> ready to do our part to clean up the Berkshires. We really do
> appreciate your time and or donations so call me or Jane please!
> My phone for those of you that don't have it is 212-2556 and you can
> call me anytime.
> Thanks to everyone who reads this message and please, if you can't
> get to the clean up spread the word and see if anyone is out there
> who would be willing to help. We are as "grass-roots" as it gets and
> with my crazy schedule and limited time I'll take any help offered.
> Thanks!
> -Torben
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>

WE REALLY NEED VOLUNTEERS! PLEASE!

First I would like to thank Ginny for donating some drinks and
whatnot. We will miss her that day as she'll be involved with the
Josh Billings event (go Ginny!!). As for the rest of you I haven't
heard a peep and hope that one or two of you can give a couple hours
of your time please please please! Here are the details...

Saturday, September 18, 2004
Meet at
CLAPP PARK in Pittsfield
(West Housatonic St. / Route 20)
at 10:00 am

We will divide up from there
to clean as many places
as we have time and people to handle.

For more information contact
Jane at 442-6815 or
Jwinn2@...

Jane is a great person and very approachable. Don't be shy and
contact her with any questions or comments. As you all know you can
get ahold of me as well and we can car-pool or chit-chat as you like.
We really need the help folks. Let's show the Berkshires that there
are some responsible conservationists and environmentalists out there
ready to do our part to clean up the Berkshires. We really do
appreciate your time and or donations so call me or Jane please!
My phone for those of you that don't have it is 212-2556 and you can
call me anytime.
Thanks to everyone who reads this message and please, if you can't
get to the clean up spread the word and see if anyone is out there
who would be willing to help. We are as "grass-roots" as it gets and
with my crazy schedule and limited time I'll take any help offered.
Thanks!
-Torben

River cleanup, volunteers needed :)

Hello all,
It's been a crazy summer and I haven't had much extra time for the
hike or conservation club, but I'm getting back into the swing of
things in September with the help of Jane Winn (from the B.E.A.T.).
She is organizing a river cleanup and VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! You know
I'll be there and we hope you could make it to support our dedication
to improving our local waterways and to help keep the Berkshires
beautiful. Here are the details folks:

We are looking at Saturday September 18th (almost exactly a month
from now) from 10am to 1pm. The area will be Potter Mountain Road in
Lanesborough where it enters the state forest and crosses Daniels
Brook. The last time Jane was out there it was a huge mess and in
need of some people just like you. Those of you that may have
scheduling problems or just can't make it can still help by donating
food or drinks (or both! we're happy for any help!)for the volunteers
that can make it.

PLEASE RSVP (And let friends know who might be interested!)

To sign up or to get more information on the cleanup or on how to
donate food or drink to the volunteers please contact either Jane or
me (Torben) and we will be more than happy to help.

Thank you all for listening and I hope to hear from you soon! Contact
info is below.



Torben Russo (413) 499 6654 (Home phone, call after five please)
Conservation Club
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street Pittsfield MA, 01201
413-499-4660 ext 295 (Tom Tyning)
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Jane Winn
413-442-6815
jwinn2@...
Partner and Producer at
4Winns Productions
All digital video production
~ Educational
~ Scientific
~ Historical
~ Underwater
and
BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
Working to protect the environment of Berkshire County
www.thebeatnews.org

Hello Friends of the Conservation Club! I wanted to remind you all
again that today the Keystone Arch Bridges Trail is having an opening
celebration! Please join me and the festivities in Chester MA.
Directions are below but basicly, if you are comming from Lee or
Lenox just follow Rte 20 until you are in Chester and then look for
Middlefield Road on your left. You'll see the new school when you
come to it. It's very obvious. This should be a great time and I hope
to see you there! Times and info below!
-Torben

KEYSTONE ARCH BRIDGES TRAIL
Presented by "Friends of the Keystone Arches, Inc." and "Pioneer
Valley Planning Commission"

At the new Chester Elementary School, Middlefield St. (2 miles off
Rte. 20) Chester, MA 9AM to 4PM.

Railroadiana, Models, Craft Fair, Civil War Re-Enactors, Hikes, Fly
Fishing and Kayak Demonstrations, Music, Food, Art, Special Postal
Cancellation, Fun for All Ages!!

Rain or Shine!

Call 413-354-7752 for information or write
Friends of the Keystone Arches
PO Box 276
Huntington, MA 01050

Friends of the Keystone Arches Website:
http://home.att.net/~rickarbour/Index2.htm

Saturday, May 22nd and Sunday, May 23rd Habitat for Humanity of North
Central Massachusetts is holding their annual "Take a Hike for Humanity"
event, at both Mt. Monadnock and Blue Hills Reservation. Go to either site
[for directions call 978.348.2749] and register there to hike. Create a
team or hike solo, and earn money for Habitat for Humanity through either
pledges or a personal donation. Call that phone number for pledge forms and
more information. Join others and earn money for a decent cause.

Wanda

GRAND OPENING OF THE ARCHES TRAIL!!!
I wanted to share with you all a message from Dave Pierce who I met
at a LAPA (Lake and Pond Association) meeting in Lee a few months
back. He's a great guy who works with the Arches hiking area that
many of you have hiked with me on in Chester and Middlefield MA just
off of RTE 20. He has this wonderful event lined up and I think it
would be a shame to miss it. His original message is below and as
more information comes my way I'll forwarding it to you all. I'll
also be posting his fliers around the college and the town of
Pittsfield. If any of you out there would like to help get the word
out just let me know and I'll forward you a copy of the flier ASAP.
Thanks everyone and thanks Dave!! Here's his message:

Hi Torben:

I'm the guy from the Arches.  We met @ Lakes & Ponds.  I thought you
might be interested in the grand opening of the Trail on May 22 from
9 AM to 4 PM.  We will have Civil War and Stone cutter reenactors,
blacksmith, kayak and fly fishing demos.  Exhibits from DEM F&W,
WRWA, Berkshire Scenic Rwy. and others, crafts, live music, hikes,
food, formal ribbon-cutting w/ politicos and more.  Check out our
site @:  http://home.att.net/~rickarbour/Index2.htm

Hope to see you.  I would still like a biological _eval of the area
for our site.

See ya,

Dave

Hello fellow conservationists,
Well, for us students the end is in sight of another year at
Berkshire Community College! I wanted to thank everyone there that
has been so supportive of the Club and let you know what i'll be
doing this summer.
I still plan on sending out information concerning the Club and have
decided, in general, to have two hikes a month. One will be the
backpackers delight where we walk ten or more miles and one will be
the Naturalists delight where we do a nature walk of not more than
three miles and do our best to observe and point out the local,
beautiful, flora and fauna.
More details to come folks, but remember this is your club too! If
you are on the mailing list and haven't blocked these messages yet
then you have a say! I would love to hear more suggestions on hikes
and walks for the future. Get involved and make this your club! I've
had numerous requests for an AT hike and an overnight (possibly on
the AT). I'm working on it guys and gals, just let me get through
finals first! Thanks so much for all the interest and please,
everyone, send me some feedback. Good and bad!

In other news,
Jane Winn, organizer and so much more at B.E.A.T. has forwarded me
some important information concerning the Clean Water Act in
Massachusetts. I thought it was interesting reading and I hope you do
as well. Here you go folks!

*********************************************************************
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:37:49 -0400
From: Jane Winn
Subject: Mass. 2004 impaired waters list

Hi all,

The state has just listed its Massachusetts Year 2004 Integrated List
of Waters proposed listing of the conditions of Massachusetts' waters
pursuant to  the Clean Water Act. Comments on the document are due by
June 1, 2004. It can be viewed at:

http://www.mass.gov/dep/brp/wm/files/2004il2.pdf



From DEP's web page:
DEP is responsible under Massachusetts General Law (MGL) chapter 21
for monitoring the waters of the Commonwealth, identifying those
waters that are impaired, and developing a plan to bring them back
into compliance with the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality
Standards. The list of impaired waters, better known as the "303d
list," identifies river, lake, and coastal waters and the reasons for
impairment.

Once a waterbody is identified as impaired, DEP is required by the
Federal Clean Water Act to essentially develop a "pollution budget"
designed to restore the health of the impaired waterbody. The process
of developing this budget, generally referred to as a Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL), includes identifying the causes (types of
pollutant) and source(s) (where the pollutants come from) of the
pollutant from direct discharges (point sources) and indirect
discharges (non-point sources), determining the maximum amount of the
pollutant that can be discharged to a specific water body to meet
water quality standards, and developing a plan to meet that goal.

Proposed Massachusetts Year 2004 Integrated List of Waters (CWA
Sections 303d and 305b)

The Proposed Massachusetts Year 2004 Integrated List of Waters is
provided here for public review and comment. This document will be
submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
in fulfillment of reporting requirements of both § 305(b) and § 303
(d) of the Clean Water Act. In addition to the actual proposed
listing of the individual categories of waters, the report presents a
brief history of water quality management in Massachusetts and
presents the methodology that is currently employed for assessing the
status of Massachusetts' waters and reporting on them in individual
watershed reports. Comments should be submitted in writing to the
address below no later than June 1, 2004.

Jane Winn
413-442-6815
jwinn2@...
BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM
Working to protect the environment of Berkshire County
www.thebeatnews.org
*********************************************************************


Have a great summer everyone!
-Torben

Hello friends, I found this in my inbox recently and thought it would
be nice to forward it to all of you. It seems quite consistant with a
conservationists viewpoint. Informative and fun to boot. Hope to see
some of you there!!
-Torben

Dear Friend of Berkshire Land and Peoples,

You are invited to the first annual Celebration of Mother Earth and
Her Peoples. This exciting and dynamic day offers

multicultural  workshops, music, dance, theater, visual arts,
children's pageant, Latin American Youth Dancers,

the spirited Iluminada Music Project with Caribbean and African
voices and rhythms, and "breaking bread together" with beautiful and
delicious ethnic dishes.

This event was moved to May 15 in solidarity with, and so as not to
compete with, 4/24 Earth Day activities in Gt. Barrington. We hope to
see you in Lee for this celebration of our Earth, all of our peoples,
our Berkshire land, and our vibrant local community.  Gracious,
Anaelisa and all

**********************************************************************
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Manos Unidas and the Mayoma Intercultural Council Present



Entre Rios/Between Rivers

A Celebration of Mother Earth and Her Peoples/

Una Celebracion de la Madre Tierra y Su Pueblo

Saturday, 2:30 – 9:30 p.m., May 15, 2004

Congregational Church, Lee, MA



From the earth we come and in her we live.

             De la tierra venimos y en ella vivimos.



***************************************************

Afternoon Program/Programa por la Tarde

****************************************************

Registration: 2:15 - 7:00 p.m.



Workshops/Talleses: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

             #1. Climate Change: Local Solutions, Global Perspectives

             Raya Ariella, Community volunteer for climate protection
actions,

Center for Ecological Technology (CET)

             #2. Whole Systems Cellular Ecology

             Chad Klapes, Social justice activist and member of Mayoma
Intercultural Action Group

             #3. Partners With Nature

             David McAllester, Ethnomusicologist, Professor Emeritus,
Wesleyan College

             Society of Friends (Quakers)

#4. Building  Immigrant Community and Solidarity – Raquel Mathews,
Colombian Activist and Director,

Voices in Action/Voces en Accion, Boston (workshop in Spanish with
English interpreter)



Afternoon Keynote/Presentacion: 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

The People's Struggle for Democracy

Why is the U.S. Empire Occupying Haiti?- Tom Driver, Professor
Emeritus of Theology and Culture, Union Theological Seminary;

Delegate of Witness for Peace (NY)



Workshop: Earth Improvization Pageant  /Taller de Teatro Para Los
Jovenes

4:00 – 5:15 p.m. (Concurrent Activity For Youth of All Ages)

Mary Andreyco and Jeannie Bassis, Earth Celebrate Street Theater



Earth Improvization Pageant  Presentation/

Presentacion de Teatro: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Including: Multicultural Youth Dancers directed by Liliana Bermudez,
honoring Latin American cultural tradition.



Iluminada /Projecto de Musica Latino Americano

Dynamic group of voices and rhythms using Dominican and other
Caribbean music influenced by African cultures to highlight social
justice issues.









Throughout the Afternoon/Todo el Dia:



Ecomundo Art Exposition/Exposicion de Arte Inmigrante featuring Manos
Unidas' first annual Berkshire Immigrant Month art exhibit.



Environmental and Social Justice  Resource Fair open to all groups
and organizations, $10 suggested donation per space.



Environmental Videos including Isla Hermanas – Sister Islands,
Bioregionalism- A Conversation with Kirkpatrick Sale, Sweet Soil,
Juliette of the Herbs, and others.



"Manos" Artmaking Project for all ages. Add your hand to the
immigrant recognition wall and the name of a Berkshire immigrant from
any period.



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Evening Program/Programma por la Noche

****************************************************

Mayoma Intercultural Potluck Dinner/Cena Intercultural: 6:30 – 7:15
p.m.

A delicious and beautiful potluck array of dishes from many cultural
traditions. Please bring a favorite ethnic dish to share or pay

an additional $5. Refrigeration is available.

If convenient, bring your own recyclible plate or bowl and utensils.
Favor de llevar un plato etnico favorite y trastes propiossi es
possible.



Manos Unidas Immigrant Recognition Ceremony/ Ceremonia de
Reconocimiente de los Inmigrantes: 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.

Join in the celebration of our Berkshire immigrants. Send in the
accompanying form to nominate a local immigrant for special
recognition

of their community service.



Evening Keynote:  Environment and Poverty: The Global Connection

7:20 – 8:30 p.m. (Spanish translator provided)

Farm Workers and the Migration Struggle, - Yesonia Heath, Honduran
Activist, CT

What Is the Relationship Between Poverty and the Environment? –
Salvador Ramirez, Mayan Environmental Activist



Event Finale, Iluminada Performance: 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Vibrant voices of Dominican and other local musicians. See full
description above.



                                                 **********

Entre Rios is a collaborative effort of Manos Unidas, Mayoma
Intercultural Group, and many volunteer community members. This event
is youth-friendly and a day for the whole family.



Mayoma Intercultural Group was born out of Community Conversations
with the belief that intercultural dialogue and breaking bread
together are our idea of a healthy community and the best antidote to
war.



Manos Unidas (Hands United) is a multicultural community empowerment
organization that strives to uplift all underrepresented community
citizens and overcome barriers of race, class, culture, language and
geography.



For more information: Call Anaelisa (413) 243-9121 or Cathy (413) 623-
6053.

(Spanish translation of brochure available).



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Registration/Registracion: Send By May 12 Deadline



Name/Nombre____________________________________

Tele./Telefono____________________________________

Address/Direccion_____________________________________________________
____



Number and ages of children planning to participate in  the Earth
Celebrate theater workshop.

  Numero y edades de los ninos que planean isistir en taller Teatral:

(e.g. 1 child, 10 years old/1 nino, 10
anos):_______________________________________





Registration Fee/Costo Registracion: $5-
15
$ ______

  (based on a sliding scale – pay what you can/pague lo que pue va).

No one turned away. Children free/Ninos gratis.



Potluck Dinner: ___I will bring an ethnic dish. Or,  ___I will pay
$5.
$_______


Resource Fair: Suggested donation $10 for
space.
$______

Please bring your own
table.




Total fee
enclosed:
                                                  $______



Make check or money order payable to Cathy Roth.

Please send by 5/12 to: Cathy Roth, P.O. Box 296, Middlefield, MA
01243





2. Help At the Event

Can you help for one hour at the event?/Quierre ayudar con el evento?
We will call to confirm the time.This annual day of celebration and
education  is completely volunteer-run and sustained by the spirit
and energy of our community. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Please check off the activity and circle the time you are available
to contribute one hour.



____ Set Up (Friday eve. 7-8 pm)                      _____Clean Up
(Sat. 9-10 pm)



____Registration ( 2:15 -3:15pm , 3:15 -4:15, 4:15 – 5:15, or 5:15 –
6:15)



____Dinner (5-6 pm)                           ______ Community
ArtMaking Project (3-4pm, 4-5, 5-6)





3. Immigrant Recognition

Nomination Form/Forma de reconocimiento de un inmigrante
sobresaliente en la communidad.



Name of Immigrant/Nobre de Inmigrante: ___________________________

Country of Birth/pais de Origen:_________________________________

Immigrant's Contact Tele. (optional)  ___________

Your Name/Tu Nombre: ________________________________  Tele.
_____________

Describe the Community Contribution of this Immigrant/Contribucions
del inmigrante (use as much space as you need):

Please send Immigrant Nomination  by 5/12 to: Anaelisa Farrara-
Vanegas, P.O. Box 112,  South Lee, MA 01260

TONIGHT will be the candle party at Toms and Club day at EMS (Eastern
Mountain Sports) at the mall. Info for you below my friends!
Sunday the 23 is the Greylock Glen Hike! More info below and we
really hope to see you there!
HAPPY EARTH DAY EVERYONE!!

CANDLE PARTY AT TOMS TO RAISE MONEY/SUPPLIES FOR AMAZON SCHOOLS
Tom is holding a "candle party" to raise money for Amazonian Schools.
This is an independent fundraiser and a "thank you" to all the kind
Amazonian people who recieve us (student and faculty) with so much
heart when we have classes there. Directions or if you would like to
be involved or donate please contact the club email or give Tom a
call at 413-499-4660 EXT 295 (or email me at bonesandbraids@...)
The fundraiser will be from 3 o'clock on into the midnight hours at
Toms house.
Thanks!

CLUB DAY AT EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS AT THE BERKSHIRE MALL
The College Conservation Club will have a table set up at EMS with a
small little display and info. Great place for networking and general
information. Come check us on the 23rd of April. It will be from 6 to
8 PM at the EMS in the Berkshire Mall. Parking in one of the lots
closest to Route 7 gets you in quick. EMS is right next door to
Filenes.
Thanks for your support!!

DONT FORGET THAT SUNDAY APRIL 25TH IS THE GREYLOCK GLENN HIKE!!
Here is the information for the hike!
. GREYLOCK GLENN HIKE
SUNDAY APRIL 25TH
STARTS AT 9AM
~3 HOURS LONG
EASY WALK!!

DESCRIPTION:
This hike will be led by super-naturalist Tom Tyning a professor at
Berkshire Community College and co-led by Torben. We will be walking
through forest, wetland and field looking for the tons of local
wildlife throughout that area. Amphibibans are of special interest to
Tom and he is an amazing Birder as well. This will not be a strenous
hike at all, but should be fabulous with many sightings and
explanations of wildlife and wildflowers among other things.
DIRECTIONS:
For those that don't know how to get to Greylock Glenn you can meet
me at 8:30AM in the BEST BUY Parking Lot at the Berkshire Mall. It's
about 11 miles from the Mall. Or you can follow these simple
directions (Problems? Call me, Torben, at 413-499-6654 or email
collegeconservationclub@...).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE BERKSHIRE MALL:
Drive NORTH on Rt 8 to Downtown Adams then,

GREYLOCK GLEN FROM DOWNTOWN ADAMS
Traveling North on Rt 8.

**As you approach McDonalds and the traffic light in Adams, you are
on Commercial Street. When you arrive at the light, with McDonalds
on your right and the Big Y Supermarket straight ahead – this is the
intersection with Park, Orchard and Commercial Streets.
There is a sign for 8 North and 116 South

**Stay on 8 North (left turn)0.0 Miles

**Town Hall (on left)0.1 Mi.

**Jacks Hot Dogs (on right)0.2 Mi.

**McKinley Monument/library/clock w/ temp (turn left up Maple St)
0.3 Mi.

**Travel up hill of Maple St to intersection at top/ stop sign
turnleft)0.7 Mi.

**Blue Jaeschke's Orchard sign 1.1 Mi.

**Take Right turn immediatley after Jaeschke's sign on Gould Road
1.1 Mi.

**There is a Green Greylock Glen sign at the Gould Road turn.

**Travel up hill to split – go left on Gould Road 1.5 Mi.

**Sign for Pecks Falls 1.8 Mi.

**Park and look for the Gazebo 2.0 Mi.

That should get you folks there! Any questions or problems just
contact me and we'll work them out!!

WHAT TO BRING:
This will be another relaxing and enjoyable hike so just dress for
the weather and bring snacks, water, cameras, binoculars, good
friends and family. We would love to see you all there and hope you
can make it! -Torben

Hello everyone,
I've been having some problems with the posting going out a day after
I've put the post out there so I apologise for any "day late"
notices. Also, I'm going back to the "individual emails" for this
reason, but, instead of sending you a bunch of emails seperate with a
differnt subject i'll put all the upcomming events in one email and
list them for easy access. If you have any problems just give me,
Torben a yell at collegeconservationclub@....
If you have been put on our club list accidentally I apologise. Write
me at bonesandbraids@... with "remove" in the subject line and
i'll take care of it. I'll also be glad to help with any questions on
posting or using the group page.
Thank you everyone for being so patient with me as I try and work out
all the bugs. You've all been great and I really enjoy seeing you at
these events! Be well
-Torben

Hello All! Below is a list of what is going on this month and
possibly next. I'll number them 1-X for easy reference. If you find
interest just scroll down to the appropriate number and find out
what's going on locally!!!

0. TODAY!! Vernal Pool Search
1. 4/17/04 Kennedy Park Hike
2. 4/25/04 Greylock Glen Hike
3. 4/16/04 Berkshire Museum Bear Lecture by Dr. Lynn Rogers
4. 4/22/04 Earth Day Environmental and Health Fair at BCC
5. 4/22/04 Candle Party at Toms to raise money for Amazon schools
6. 4/23/04 Club Day at Eastern Mtn Sports in the Mall (EMS)
7. 4/24/04 Wahconah Park Clean Up Earth Day 2004
8. 5/29/04 Chaperones/Volunteers Needed for kids Cheshire Lake canoe
            trip (Christain children center).
9. Organic Farm Looking for help from semi-experienced individuals.

0. VERNAL POOL SEARCH
This is a little excursion that I'm (Torben) leading up to
Middlefield MA. I've found several pools in the forest that I suspect
may be Vernal Pools but they were completely frozen the last time I
went (last friday). We've had some great weather (more to come!) and
I believe that there may be some great experiences for those that
would like to see salamander and frog egg masses as well as the
animals themselves. The last time I was up looking around I was
startled by Ruff Grouse, Woodcock, A troop of about 15 deer,
Mallards, beavers and much more. There is a huge opportunity for
wildlife viewing for Kids and Adults alike. Give me a call at 413-499-
6654 if you are interested in attending BEFORE 3 PM today. Sorry for
the late notice but if this goes well i'll probably be doing it every
friday to keep updated on the conditions of the pools. There is also
a large beaver pond that we will be walking around that houses a huge
and diverse group of animals and plants that would be great to talk
about while we walk. Everyone is invited! You can also email me at
collegeconservationclub@... This is the new club email address
and is up and running well! Get in touch we love to hear from you!!

1. KENNEDY PARK HIKE
SATURDAY APRIL 17TH
9 O'CLOCK AM
3 TO 4 HOURS (YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN TIME)
EASY TO MODERATE WALK

DISCRIPTION AND DIRECTIONS:
This will be a frightfully easy hike lasting 3 to 4 hours. We will be
parking at the "CHURCH ON THE HILL" off route 7A going into Lenox.
It's on your right if you are comming from Pittsfield. MEET AT 9AM at
the Church on the Hill or, if you don't know how to get there MEET AT
8:45AM at Price Chopper on the New Lenox/Pittsfield Road across from
the Dakota. We'll drive up together. Just look for my ugly little
white truck with the aquamarine cap on it. I'll be parked close to
the Road in the parking lot. If you have any problems email the club
at "collegeconservationclub@..." or give me a call at 413-499-
6654.
WHAT TO BRING:
Again, this will be a very laid back nice walk through the park. A
few kids will be comming and pets are allright. Snacks and water are
a must. There is a great ending spot I have planned out so if you
would like to stay a little longer bring a lunch and enjoy it on
picnic tables with a spectacular view overlooking a pond and
mountains in Lenox. Dress for the weather!! Please bring an extra
little wind jacket just in case. Camera's and binoculars would be a
wise choice of gear as well.

Thanks and hope to see you there!!

2. GREYLOCK GLENN HIKE
SUNDAY APRIL 25TH
STARTS AT 9AM
~3 HOURS LONG
EASY WALK!!

DESCRIPTION:
This hike will be led by super-naturalist Tom Tyning a professor at
Berkshire Community College and co-led by Torben. We will be walking
through forest, wetland and field looking for the tons of local
wildlife throughout that area. Amphibibans are of special interest to
Tom and he is an amazing Birder as well. This will not be a strenous
hike at all, but should be fabulous with many sightings and
explanations of wildlife and wildflowers among other things.
DIRECTIONS:
For those that don't know how to get to Greylock Glenn you can meet
me at 8:30AM in the BEST BUY Parking Lot at the Berkshire Mall. It's
about 11 miles from the Mall. Or you can follow these simple
directions (Problems? Call me, Torben, at 413-499-6654 or email
collegeconservationclub@...).

DIRECTIONS FROM THE BERKSHIRE MALL:
Drive NORTH on Rt 8 to Downtown Adams then,

GREYLOCK GLEN FROM DOWNTOWN ADAMS
Traveling North on Rt 8.

**As you approach McDonalds and the traffic light in Adams, you are
on Commercial Street.  When you arrive at the light, with McDonalds
on your right and the Big Y Supermarket straight ahead – this is the
intersection with Park, Orchard and Commercial Streets.
There is a sign for 8 North and 116 South

**Stay on 8 North (left turn)0.0 Miles

**Town Hall (on left)0.1 Mi.

**Jacks Hot Dogs (on right)0.2 Mi.

**McKinley Monument/library/clock w/ temp (turn left up Maple St)
   0.3 Mi.

**Travel up hill of Maple St to intersection at top/ stop sign
   turnleft)0.7 Mi.

**Blue Jaeschke's Orchard sign 1.1 Mi.

**Take Right turn immediatley after Jaeschke's sign on Gould Road
   1.1 Mi.

**There is a Green Greylock Glen sign at the Gould Road turn.

**Travel up hill to split – go left on Gould Road 1.5 Mi.

**Sign for Pecks Falls 1.8 Mi.

**Park and look for the Gazebo 2.0 Mi.

That should get you folks there! Any questions or problems just
contact me and we'll work them out!!

WHAT TO BRING:
This will be another relaxing and enjoyable hike so just dress for
the weather and bring snacks, water, cameras, binoculars, good
friends and family. We would love to see you all there and hope you
can make it! -Torben

3. BERKSHIRE MUSEUM BEAR LECTURE: DR. LYNN ROGERS
One of our members Scott Jervas sent this to me today. A wonderful
chance to learn about one of our neighbors; the bear. I'll paste
Scotts message below. Please feel free to contact myself or Tom for
any more information. Should be a great lecture!!
Here's Scott!

I don't know if this is too commercial, but this Friday (4/16) night
we have a lecture here at the museum by bear expert Dr. Lynn Rogers:
http://berkshiremuseum.org/todo/lectures.html

The following day there's a bunch of bear-related stuff, much
targeted toward kids, but still fun (especially the live bear cubs).
It all culminates with Dr. Rogers leading a hike into the Pittsfield
State Forest looking for bear sign.  Advanced registration is
required for that one:
http://berkshiremuseum.org/programs/kids.html

Scott Jervas
Aquarist
Berkshire Museum Aquarium
39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
USA

sjervas@...
413-443-7171 ext. 52
"There is water....at the bottom of the ocean!" - Talking Heads

Much Thanks to Scott for getting this out to us! Hope to see you all
there!! -Torben

4. EARTH DAY ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH FAIR AT BCC
OVERVIEW
More than 30 environmental technology suppliers, environmental
groups, and regulatory agencies will exhibit a wide range of products
and services from home septic and wastewater treatment systems to
environmental consulting and home improvement. Displays emphasizing
healthy living and outdoor recreation will also be on hand.

TO SUMMARIZE
The Environmental Fair is free and open to everyone interested. There
will be ample people in many environmental and health fields for you
to talk with and learn about their careers. you might even win a door
prize! Please join us for a day of celebration of the Earth and our
own Berkshire County environment.
Hoping to see you here at BCC on Earth Day.
Thomas F. Tyning
Assistant Professor of Environmental Science

LOCATION
Susan B. Anthony Center
Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield MA 01201

EVENTS AND LECTURES
-Drinking Water Source Protection
-Creating Healthy Homes
-Storm Water Management
-Math Review for Contractors
-Dr. Wayne Klug "The Last Wild Place" film (narrated by Christopher
Reeve)
-Advantex Treatment Systems
-Board of Health Plan Review for Pressure Dose Systems
-Noise Pollution

MORE
We will also have a hybrid car available from one of our local
dealerships to test drive around the campus. Come check it out!!
Contact the following people (or write us at the conservation club)
for more information:
Tom Tyning 413-499-4660 EXT 295 (BCC Environmental Science Dept)
Elizabeth Martin 413-243-5540 (Berkshire County boards of Health Ass.)

5. CANDLE PARTY AT TOMS TO RAISE MONEY/SUPPLIES FOR AMAZON SCHOOLS
Tom is holding a "candle party" to raise money for Amazonian Schools.
This is an independent fundraiser and a "thank you" to all the kind
Amazonian people who recieve us (student and faculty) with so much
heart when we have classes there. Directions or if you would like to
be involved or donate please contact the club email or give Tom a
call at 413-499-4660 EXT 295
The fundraiser will be from 3 o'clock on into the midnight hours at
Toms house.
Thanks!

6. CLUB DAY AT EASTERN MOUNTAIN SPORTS AT THE BERKSHIRE MALL
The College Conservation Club will have a table set up at EMS with a
small little display and info. Great place for networking and general
information. Come check us on the 23rd of April. It will be from 6 to
8 PM at the EMS in the Berkshire Mall. Parking in one of the lots
closest to Route 7. EMS is right next door to Filenes.
Thanks for your support!!

7. WAHCONA PARK CLEAN UP EARTH DAY 2004
Please Contact Shannon at 496-9321 for more details or to sign up.
The info is as follows (and is a great event to be involved in!)
-Meet at Wahcona Park Saturday April 24th. 11:00AM to 3:00 PM
-Students can earn forum credits for this event
-Great way to pitch-in and help strengthen community ties!
This event is sponsored by:
Berkshire Community Water Watch, BCC Student Government Association,
Berkshire Environmental Action Team, City of Pittsfield, BCC College
Conservation Club (That's us!!), Housatonic River initiative, and the
Housatonic Valley Association.

8. CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANOE TRIP
We need volunteers for this trip for the Kids!! JD, one of our BCC
students, has organized this canoe trip, co-sponsored by the College
Conservation Club, for the Christain Children Center. We need about 8
volunteers to paddle with us at Cheshire lake on the 29th of May.
Please let us know if you would be interested by writing to the club
via email "collegeconservationclub@..." or call Tom Tyning at
413-499-4660 ext. 295 for more details, times and information.
Thanks everyone!!

9. ORGANIC FARM LOOKING FOR HELP
The last order of the day. "Left Field Farm" in Middlefield
Massachusetts (Hampshire county near Becket, Chester, Peru and
Worthington) is looking for a worker or two for the summer.
This certified organic farm grows only vegetables and work includes
everything from soil management (composting and stabilizing pH
levels) to general gardening and landscaping to greenhouse work and
weeding.
Interested individuals should have some background in gardening or
farming or have a serious interest in such work.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED please contact Torben personally at 413-499-
6654 or write to "bonesandbraids@..." with "ORGANIC" in the
subject line. If you sound like a good candidate for the job I can
talk to my friends, the owners, and possible get you a job.
The pay is better than minimum wage, but more importantly the
experience is invaluable to anyone interested in organic farming.
Thanks again and hope to hear from you!
-Torben

Hey Folks:

Guess what: it's a dark and stormy night and the amphibians are
likely to be doing great things. So, for those who (also) have
nothing to do, come meet me at the Patterson Field House at
BCC tonight at 8:15 pm.

We'll walk to the BCC vernal pool, listen for and search out
migrating frogs and salamanders. Bring waterproof footwear,
hat, raincoat, and a working flashlight.  We won't need to catch
anything, so don't burden yourself with nets or buckets.

Could be great!

Hopefully we'll see you there,

Tom