NestWatch Training

Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Inc. (“BNRC”)

I understand that there are risks involved in performing physical activities of any nature. I acknowledge and freely assume those risks. I believe I am physically fit to participate in the BNRC events/volunteer opportunities in which I seek to participate (“Activity”). If I feel any Activity I am performing is beyond my skills or capabilities, I will stop participating in that Activity and notify BNRC.

In consideration of having the opportunity to participate in an Activity

1. I waive, release, and discharge and covenant not to sue BNRC, its Board of Directors, officers, managers, agents, employees, successors and assigns (the “BNRC Releasees”) from any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for personal injury (including death), disability, or damage of any kind which may arise out of or relate to my participation in such Activity (including, without limitation, any travel), regardless of whether such damages or injury is due in whole or in part the negligence of BNRC.

2. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the BNRC Releasees from any of the claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my negligent actions or inactions during or in connection with any such Activity.

Event/Volunteer Acknowledgment Waiver & Release (Minor/s)

Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Inc.

For persons under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this Event/Volunteer Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release and complete the following section.

I, the undersigned (parent/guardian) execute this Acknowledgment, Waiver and Release for and on behalf of the minors identified below (the “Minor/s”). I represent that I have the legal capacity and authority to act for and on behalf of the Minor/s as their natural or legal guardian.

1. I consent to the participation by the Minor/s in the Activity for which the Minor/s seek to participate.
2. I agree to release, hold harmless, indemnify and covenant not to sue the BNRC Releasees (defined above) from and against any and all claims, losses, or liabilities for personal injury, disability, or damage of any kind arising out of or relating to the Minor/s’s participation in or traveling to and from any such Activity.

I give permission to BNRC to take photographs [and video/audio recordings] of [me/my minor children identified below] while engaged in the Activity and to use, distribute, publish and publicly perform all or parts of the photographs and video/audio recordings for BNRC’s educational and promotional purposes. This permission includes the right to use the photographs/recordings on the BNRC website, social media pages, or other media. This permission is irrevocable.

I release BNRC from any claims arising out of the uses of the photographs/video recordings described above, and I understand that I shall not be entitled to any compensation or royalties resulting from the use of such photographs/recordings.