Daily Archives: September 1, 2024

September 7, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm – NABB Block Party

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Come join The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on September 7 at noon (rain date September 14) for the most requested activity from the Back Bay Quality of Life Survey—a Block Party to meet your Back Bay neighbors. We are planning exciting activities for all ages. Enjoy ice cream, entertainment, and local food. Admission is free, with most food and beverages free. It will take place on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, between Clarendon and Dartmouth Streets, at the Patrick Collins statue with a check-in table at the Clarendon Street entrance.

Please register in advance to ensure food and beverage accuracy.

We are looking for volunteers to make this day a huge success. Please email us at backbayblockparty@nabbonline.org to sign up.

Want to help offset the cost of the event?

Donations are welcome  (please note Block Party as the event). 

Don’t miss this must-attend event of the year! We look forward to seeing you at our first official Block Party!

Thursday, September 5, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern – In the Life of Jumping Spiders, Online

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Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join The Xerces Society and spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri on September 5 as he shares the incredible superpowers, dramatic lives, and unexpected beauty of jumping spiders! You will meet species that you can find in both your local gardens and across the world, and discover what makes them special.

We will also explore the surprising ecological connections between spiders and other wildlife, as well as how to observe and interact with these animals at your comfort level. There will also be a Q&A session, so bring questions about spiders and other arachnids!

This webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel. Closed Captioning will be available during this Zoom webinar. Free. Learn more and register at https://www.xerces.org/events/webinars