MCLA Green Living Seminar: Green Roofs and Urban Rewilding

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Mark Winterer, co-founder and owner of Recover Green Roofs will give a presentation on Green Roofs: Rewilding Our Cities on April 9 as part of MCLA's Green Living Seminar Series and the MCLA Environmental Studies Department.  
 
According to a press release:
 
With experience in landscaping, operational logistics, and supply-chain management, Winterer has led the development of hundreds of green roofs nationwide. His presentation will showcase case studies from Recover's diverse portfolio, illustrating the real-world impact of green roofs on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and community well-being. Attendees will gain insights into how green roofs contribute to sustainable urban design and enhance ecological benefits in densely populated areas. 
 
Urban rewilding is at the heart of Recover Green Roofs' mission, bringing nature back into cities to create vibrant, sustainable environments. Winterer, an accredited Green Roof Professional and licensed general contractor, co-founded Recover Green Roofs in 2009 with the goal of designing, building, and maintaining green roofs that support urban resilience and environmental health. His work spans residential, commercial, and institutional projects across New England and beyond, transforming rooftops into lush gardens, farms, and functional green spaces. 
 
Presentations occur every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121. Each presentation is free and open to the public. Podcasts will be posted online following each presentation.   
 
All lectures will be recorded and can be replayed on the MCLA ENVI Youtube Channel and broadcast on Northern Berkshire Community Television Channel (NBCTC) 1302 at the following times:   
  • Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.  
  • Fridays at 4 p.m.  
  • Saturdays at 3:30 p.m.  
  • Sundays at 11:30 p.m.  
  • Mondays at 5:30 p.m.   
Community members can find up-to-date information about the schedule at mcla.edu/greenliving

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Weekend Outlook: Jazzy Days

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

Check out the events happening this weekend in the county including spring cleaning, jazz, and more.

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Pittsfield City Jazz Festival
Celebrate jazz this week in Pittsfield with events and concerts. It starts with a Jazz Jam at 7 p.m. on Friday at Hot Plate Brewing and then follows on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with rising artist Georgia Heers at Mr. Finn's Caberet (Barrington Stage.)

More information here.

Friday

Free Zumba Class with Jos
740 Williams St., Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Get a workout at this free Zumba class at On Pointe Barre & Fitness Studio.

More information here.

Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring a craft you have been working on and join others to socialize.

More information here.

Michael Daves & Jacob Jolliff
Adams Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
 
Fresh off their appearance at FreshGrass Festival 2025, Michael Daves (guitar, vocals) and Jacob Jolliff (mandolin, vocals) celebrate their new album "We Like Jim & Jesse!" in which they honor bluegrass pioneers
 
The theater is located at 27 Park St., Adams. 
 
Tickets and more information here

Downtown Pittsfield Spring Cleanup
413 North St., Pittsfield
Time: noon to 4 p.m.

Downtown Pittsfield Inc. hosts its annual downtown spring cleanup. This year, more than 150 volunteers representing over a dozen local businesses and organizations will take to the streets for this competitive annual event.

More information here.

Saturday

'From Sea to Shining Sea': a Concert for America at 250
First United Methodist Church, Pittsfield
Time: 3 p.m.

The Eagles Community Band is hosting its annual "From Seas to Shining Sea" concert to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

More information here.

Under the Night Sky at Mount Greylock
Mount Greylock Visitor Center, Lanesborough
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Stargaze with Kevin Collins and his planetarium projector. You will learn about stars and much more astronomy, physics, and mythology.

More information here.

Berkshire Book Con
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
Time: 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Celebrate reading and writing with contests, a community read with a local author, an adult book fair, and trivia night. With participating partners Hot Plate Brewing Co and Indie Readery Records.

More information here.

Pittsfield Community Pantry Rock & Bowl
Masonic Lodge, 116 South St. Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

The Pittsfield Community Pantry is hosting an "Empty Bowls" fundraising event. Join in and pick out a handcrafted bowl made by a local artist. Also enjoy soup, bread, desserts, and more while dancing.

More information here.

Memory Lane Doo Wop Show
Nessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

This show will take you back to the 1950s and '60s. Ticket sales will benefit the Boys & Girls Club's Camp Russell.

More information here.

'Williamstown: The First Billion Years'
Williamstown Historical Museum
Time: 11 a.m.
 
Mark Brandriss, retired professor of geology at Smith College, reveals the story of how Williamstown's topography was shaped through the rocks and landscape. 
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