October 2013
Welcome to the BNC Nature Notebook, your monthly update from Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center.
Rockin' with Raptors Festival is this Saturday!
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Saturday, September 28 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Help us celebrate the 11th anniversary of the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center at our FREE community event!
Featuring:
- Live Raptors from Blue Hills Trailside Museum
- Animal Adventures Petting Zoo
- New England Aquarium Touch Tank
- Branches Steel Orchestra
- Cookout, Cake, & Ice Cream
- Face Painting and Arts & Crafts
- Fun Activities for All Ages
Supporting Sponsors Northstar Mechanical, Inc. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Community Sponsors The Copper & Slate Company, Inc. Feinberg, Campbell & Zack, P.C. New Boston Fund, Inc.
Friends Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning Delta Dental of Massachusetts Harry R. Feldman, Inc.
Play Me, I'm Yours Piano at BNC
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BNC is a host site for the Street Pianos Boston Festival.
Stop by the edge of the meadow to tickle the keys on this beautiful piano
decorated by Cindy Monroe. This is a unique opportunity to play piano outside
in nature. Invite your friends, or play for the birds and insects!
There are 75 pianos located across Boston for anyone to play through October 14th. More info >>>
Sensory Trail Celebration |
Saturday, October 19 10:00 - 11:30 am
Please join us in the celebration of an enhanced universally accessible,
interpretive trail. This trail includes 12 new stops that allow all visitors to
experience these natural wonders through cell phone, text, or Braille. Details >>>
Buy your tickets now for Birds and Brew
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Birds and Brew Friday, November 15 7:00 - 10:00 pm
- Beer
tastings with local breweries
- Live
music
- Trivia
contests with prizes
- Bird
demonstrations
- Great pub food
$35 in advance, $40 at the door
All proceeds support BNC's education programs.
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Nature Play Date Families Saturday, Oct. 5, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nature's Quiet Giants Families Saturday, Oct. 12, 10:30 am - Noon
Fall Bird Walks All Ages Various dates
Full Moon Frolic All Ages Friday, Oct. 18, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Magnificent Leaves Families Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:30 am - Noon
Fall Feathered Friends Families Saturday, Oct. 26, 10:30 am - Noon
Jolly Ol' Jack-O-Lanterns Families Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Early Explorers Ages 3-6, with an adult Every Thursday, 10:30 am - Noon
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