Sunday, July 26, Franklin Park Zoo: Please note that parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect within Franklin Park. Vehicular traffic for Zoo visitors will be via the Blue Hill Avenue side of Circuit Drive. Parking is available in the Zoo parking lot across from the golf course, at Peabody Circle and Refectory Hill. Note that there may be brief periods when these roads and parking are inaccessible. Pierpont Road will be closed to Zoo visitor traffic and parking. We apologize for any inconvenience!
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Pre-registration required.
Discover nature's hidden wonders on expert-led nature walks! Whether you're searching for tiny critters, spotting birds, or exploring local plant life, these guided experiences are perfect for nature lovers of all levels.
Please note:
• Participants should come prepared to walk in the woods and dress accordingly by wearing long pants, sturdy walking shoes, and bug spray.
• Specific walk locations will be sent upon registration.
• In inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled. Please check the website to make sure the scheduled walk is happening.
Date: August 9
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Park
Cost: Free
Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and your curiosity! A phone with the iNaturalist app uploaded is an added plus, but not required.
More than 500 species of plants have been observed as part of the Franklin Park Biodiversity Project. This includes plants native to our region, plants brought in intentionally, and weedy plants that found their way in through other means. Join plant expert Brianne Walker and Naturalist Jef Taylor as we explore the park looking at plants and discussing how they came to be in the park, and how indigenous people and European settlers traditionally used them.
Register for August 9 Plant Walk
Dates: September 13, October 11, November 8 and December 13
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Park
Cost: Free
Bring: Comfortable walking shoes and your curiosity! A phone with the iNaturalist app uploaded is an added plus, but not required.
Join us for a guided exploration of Franklin Park’s natural wonders! This nature walk invites outdoor enthusiasts, students, families, and curious minds to discover the diverse wildlife and ecological features that make the park so special.
Join the Franklin Park Biodiversity Project to explore the team's findings and share your own wildlife observations using the iNaturalist app.
Roll up your sleeves, join us for a day in the field, or relax and take in expert lectures by our Field Conservation staff and partner organizations.
