Wildlife Biologist to Speak at January Berkshire Green Drinks Event

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DALTON, Mass. — MassWildlife biologist Nathan Buckhout will present at the January Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

This free hybrid event will be held both online via Zoom and in person at The Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave, Dalton. The in-person gathering begins at 5:00 PM, with the presentation and Zoom session starting at 6:00 PM.

Buckhout will share insights on black bear behavior, his research on Massachusetts black bears, and ways to prevent human-bear conflicts. A Q&A session will follow, during which attendees can ask questions about all types of wildlife.

Nathan Buckhout, an Air Force veteran and wildlife conservation biologist, has worked in locations including Alaska, Yellowstone, and the Great Smoky Mountains. He has been with MassWildlife since 2014 and holds a Master’s degree in wildlife conservation biology from UMass Amherst.

Berkshire Green Drinks is a monthly gathering organized by the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT), featuring discussions on environmental topics. Learn more and RSVP at tinyurl.com/Jan2025-Berks-Green-Drinks. For more information, contact Chelsey Simmons at chelsey@thebeatnews.org or (413) 464-9402.

 


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Dalton Basketball Court Named for McMahon

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DALTON, Mass. – The Community Recreation Association last week dedicated the newly renovated gym floor in honor of Dan McMahon.
 
The CRA’s program director for more than three decades was recognized in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by about 60 people on Friday night, just before the start of the youth basketball season.
 
“[McMahon] has created programs that have had a lasting impact, including the Mark Galusha Baseball League, the Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament …, adaptive programs, Just Play Summer Basketball and countless others that continue to define the CRA today,” CRA Director of Operations Dustin Belcher said at the ceremony.
 
“Dan has always led with his heart, putting the families and kids we serve first. He has spent thousands of hours in this building running the Leaders Club, drop-in after school programs, tutoring and family events. The gymnasium has been at the center of his work, whether teaching gym class at St. Agnes Academy, hosting Halloween fun Houses, penny carnivals, summer camp, snow days or school vacation camps. Every child and family who uses this space going forward will feel the impact of his dedication to the community.”
 
McMahon did the honors in cutting the ribbon to formally open the court. He was joined by his family at the ceremony.
 
“Families need to know they can rely on the people guiding these programs, and Dan provided trusted, steady leadership for decades” Belcher said. “It is because of his dedication that the CRA has been able to grow, thrive and serve so many families.”
 
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