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Friday, May 2, 2008 7:00-8:30am
Morning Bird Walk
Arnold Arboretum
Enjoy an early morning walk with bird expert Bob Mayer at the Arnold Arboretum. Novices as well as experienced birders are welcome. Meet at the Hunnewell Visitor Center.
Friday, May 2, 2008 6:00-7:00pm
Family Bird Walk With Stephen Baird
Franklin Park
Walk to Scarboro Pond, aka “Bird Central” in Franklin Park. If lucky we’ll see the Great Blue Heron, a flock of red-wing blackbirds, and bright orange orioles. Meet at the Golf Clubhouse.
Friday, May 2, 2008 7:00-8:45pm
Bee Movie
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
What would happen to our environment if bees went on strike? Join us for an animated movie that gives a humorous twist to a serious subject. Then find out about the real dangers to plants, birds and animals because of the disappearing bee population in the U.S. Great for all ages!
Saturday, May 3, 2008 7:30-10:00 am
Bird Walk and Talk with Chris Leahy
Boston Nature Center
Christopher Leahy is the Gerard A. Bertrand Chair of Natural History and Field Ornithology at Mass Audubon. He is the author of Bird Watchers Companion. Chris will give a dynamic presentation on this year's International Migratory Bird Day theme, Tropics to Tundra: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People, following a bird walk on BNC's sanctuary.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 10:00am-12:00pm
Early Bird Special
Franklin Park Zoo
Come enjoy bird bio-facts, games, activities, bird-friendly art projects, bird books, and bird walks. Every half hour our docents will lead groups to a secret pine forest to spot local birds in their natural habitat. Half price zoo admission for all ages before noon.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 12:00-3:00pm
Join the Birds & Bards Team at the 30th Annual Wake up the Earth Festival
Jamaica Plain
Join the teen ambassadors from the Boston Nature Center, Franklin Park Coalition, and Franklin Park Zoo and participate in fun filled bird and nature activities. This will be taking place in the Southwest Corridor Park, adjacent to the Stony Brook T.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 3:30-5:30 pm
Trees and Poetry
Arnold Arboretum
Stroll through the majestic spring landscape of the Arnold Arboretum on a guided journey with writer and poet Ethan Gilsdorf. Explore the creative writing process, tap into your imagination, and listen to tree-inspired poetry. Meet at the Hunnewell Visitor Center.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 7:00-9:00am
Morning Bird Walk
Forest Hills Cemetery
Slowly and quietly we will explore the cemetery, led by Andrew Birch, a knowledgeable birder who can identify many elusive bird species. All birding levels welcome.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 10:00am, repeats at 11:00am
Sanctuaries in the City
Forest Hills Cemetery and Franklin Park
Learn about and observe the parallels and contrasts between one of the first major garden cemeteries in Forest Hills and the last of Olmsted's great urban pleasure grounds in Franklin Park. Discover the past, present, and future of these sites and marvel at their beauty and serenity! Join Olmsted National Historic Site's Alan Banks and Forest Hill's Educational Trust Director Cecily Miller. Meet at the main gate of the cemetery.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 2:00pm
Poetry in the Forsyth Chapel
Forest Hills Cemetery
Join Danielle Legros Georges, Lainie Senechal, Afaa M. Weaver, and the City of Boston's Poet Laureate, Sam Cornish for a late afternoon poetry reading. Admission: $5.00
Sunday, May 4, 2008 2:00-3:00pm
Boston City Chamber Singers
Boston Nature Center
Boston City Chamber Singers will perform choral pieces in an artistic and joyful style. Their eclectic repertoire focuses on spring renewal and International Migratory Bird Day.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 3:00-4:00pm
Live Raptor Demonstrations
Boston Nature Center
Meet owls, hawks, and other amazing raptors. Presented by Blue Hills Trailside Museum, families and children will discover the natural habits of these majestic birds.
For further information on the sponsoring organizations, please visit their websites:
Boston Nature Center: www.massaudubon.org/boston Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/frla Franklin Park Coalition: www.franklinparkcoalition.org Franklin Park Zoo: www.franklinparkzoo.org Forest Hills (Cemetery) Educational Trust: www.foresthillstrust.org Arnold Arboretum: www.arboretum.harvard.edu International Migratory Bird Day: www.birdday.org