Daily Archives: April 13, 2014


Sunday, May 11, 10:30 am – Duckling Day

Join in this beloved Mother’s Day tradition! The Duckling Day Parade celebrates Make Way for Ducklings, the classic children’s book by Robert McCloskey. Every year, over a thousand children dress as their favorite characters from the story and gather on Boston Common to enjoy face painting, a puppet show, and other entertainment before marching through the Common behind the famous Harvard Band to the Public Garden.

New for 2014: the new mayor of Boston, Martin J. Walsh will continue the tradition of welcoming the ducklings in attendance. Plus – the Knucklebones team will bring their wonderful play equipment to encourage duckling frolicking…while Joint Ventures Physical Therapy will be offering free mini-massages for moms to take a moment to relax.  Event will be held rain or shine, and there are no refunds. Register online ($35 per family, $40 on event day) at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=ftpg&id=8.  Online registration ends May 10 at 8:00 pm.

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Bumble Bee Watch – Calling Citizen Scientists

As the season warms up, take time not just to smell the roses, but to photograph the bees on the roses. Bumble Bee Watch is looking for citizen scientists across the U.S. to record sightings of bumble bees, those heavy lifters of pollination, and their nests. Set up an account now, and you’ll be ready to submit photos from your digital camera or cell phone as soon as you spot your first bee. Go to www.bumblebeewatch.org/ for lots more information.  Photo from www.publicdomainpictures.net.

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