Berkshire Green Drinks to Feature Presentation on Rare Butterfly Species

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Jessica Duffy will present "A Tale of Two Butterflies: Two Rare Pierid Butterflies of the Berkshires and Combined Threats" at the March Berkshire Green Drinks event on Wednesday, March 12.
 
The event will be held online via Zoom and in person at Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield, MA. The in-person gathering begins at 5:15 PM, with the presentation starting at 6:00 PM.
 
Duffy will discuss the Veined White and West Virginia White butterflies, their natural history, and the threats they face from parasitoid wasps and invasive garlic mustard.
 
Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) will conduct butterfly surveys and garlic mustard removal in early spring 2025.
 

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Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation Supports Youth Sports

PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation, following its 11th Annual Beer Tasting event on March 8, distributed $1,000 checks to 11 youth house league basketball organizations in Berkshire County.
 
The foundation allocated $11,000 to youth sports, with each of the 11 basketball organizations receiving $1,000
 
The beer tasting event, held at the Berkshire Hills Country Club, featured selections from multiple breweries and included food and music. Proceeds from the $30 admission fee supported the foundation's activities.
 
The Bianchi/Barbarotta Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on supporting children's initiatives.
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