Daily Archives: October 19, 2012

Sunday, October 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Franklin Park: Country in the City

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Join the National Park Service at Franklin Park, the last of Olmsted’s classic urban parks, one of his finest design achievements, and a prime example of his social ideals. Discover Olmsted’s vision for the park on our walk through the landscapes of Scarboro Pond, Schoolmaster Hill, and the Wilderness. Meet at the Resting Place Picnic Area, in front of Shattuck Hospital, Jewish War Veterans Highway. Free – no reservations required. For more information visit www.nps.gov.

Friday, November 9, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Birds and Brew Fundraiser

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Have a hoot while supporting Boston Nature Center’s education programs, on Friday, November 9, from 7 – 10 at The Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street in Mattapan.  The evening will feature beer tastings with local breweries, live music, trivia contests with prizes, bird demonstrations by Blue Hills Trailside Museum, and great pub food.  For tickets please call 617-983-8500, or purchase on line at www.massaudubon.org.  This is a 21+ event and valid ID will be required.  Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door – last year’s event sold out in advance!