Friday, May 2, 2008 7:00-8:30am
Morning Bird Walk
Arnold Arboretum
Enjoy an early morning bird walk with Brookine Bird
Club expert Bob Mayer. All birding levels welcome.
Meet at the Hunnewell Visitor Center.

Friday, May 2, 2008 6:00-7:00pm
Family Bird Walk With Stephen Baird
Franklin Park
Explore the grounds of Franklin Park to discover
as many birds as we can. Meet in front of
William Devine Golf Course 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
which looks at a serious subject with a humorous
twist. Find out 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 and 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 Youth 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
Join us early on Sunday morning to discover the birds
of the season. You will be led by Andrew Birch, a knowledgeable birder who can point out many of the
elusive bird species found in our area. All birding levels
are welcome, from the most casual of birders to experts!

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 this site and marvel at its 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
masterpieces in an artistic and joyful style. Their
eclectic repertoire will focus on spring renewal and
the celebration of International Migratory Bird Day.

Sunday, May 4, 2008 3:00-4:00pm
Live Raptor Demonstrations
Boston Nature Center
Owls, hawks, and other amazing raptors will be the
stars for this hour of learning about these majestic
creatures. Presented by Blue Hills Trailside Museum,
this demonstration will allow families and children to discover the natural habits of these interesting birds.