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February 2012
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
			1	2 Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 AM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles.	3	4 Winter Snow Festival 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Map to The Golf Club House When: Saturday, February 4th 12:00-3:00PM Where: at Golf Clubhouse in Franklin Park Get outdoors for active winter fun in Franklin Park with snowshoeing, sledding and winter animal tracking. Bring your sleds and cross country skis to ride down a great hill and ski the gentle slopes of the golf course and woodlands. A limited number of sleds and snowshoes will be available so please email us to RSVP or call 617-442-4141. Animal Tracks and Signs 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM When: Saturday, February 4th 1:00-3:00PM Where: Maynard Ecology Center, basement of Neville Place 650 Concord Avenue Many wild animals that we think of as living only in remote wilderness have, in recent years, filtered into urban settings and are using parks like Fresh Pond as hunting grounds and refuges. Although these animals, hiding in the night or in foliage, are seldom seen directly, their presence can be detected by the tracks and signs they leave behind. Tracker David Brown leads a program using slides and plaster casts to familiarize you with some of this evidence so that you can go out and look for yourself. If the conditions are good, we will also go outside to look for prints, so please dress accordingly. You must register for this program. E-mail Elizabeth Wylde at friendsoffreshpond@yahoo.com or call 617-349-6489 and leave your name and phone number. Charles River Young Professionals Snowshoeing 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Map to Charles River Young Professionals Snowshoeing When:Saturday, February 4th 1-3:00PM Join us for a Saturday afternoon outdoors this winter. You can rent snowshoes for $15/pair, or bring your own at no cost. For more information visit: www.charles.org
5 Dorchester Winter Farmers Market 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Map to Codman Square Great Hall When: Sundays, January-March (starting January 8th) 12:00-3:00PM Where: Codman Square Great Hall Support local agriculture at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market that will feature farm-fresh produce, local meat, bread, cheeses, and entertainment. For more information contact the Dorchester Community Food Coop dotcommcoop@gmail.com.	6	7 Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles	8	9 Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 AM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles. Esplanade 2020 Unveiled 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Map to Boston Public Library When: Thursday, February 9th 6:00-8:00PM Where: Boston Public Library, Rabb Auditorium The Esplanade Associate (TEA) invites you to join them for the Esplanade 2020 Unveiled. The Esplanade 2020 vision presents recommendations for the restoration and enhancement of the Esplanade for the next 100 year. Please join TEA for their public meeting. For more information, please visit www.esplanadeassociation.org Community Garden Leadership 101 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Map to Boston Natural Areas Network When: Thursday, February 9th 6:30- 8:30PM Where: BNAN office 62 Summer st. 2nd floor Boston Come learn from long-time community garden coordinators about how to develop an effective leadership structure for your garden. Whether you are a veteran coordinator or new to the role, you'll discover tools to build a collective sense of responsibility and action in your garden. All gardeners welcome! For more information contact Karen Chaffee at karen@bostonnatural.org or 617-542-7696. Registration required.	10	11 Winter Wildlife Trackling and Snowshoe 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM When: Saturday, February 11th, 1:00-2:30PM Where: Gladeside Urban Wild Join BNAN as they follow evidence of winter Wildlife through the woods on snowshoes in this special Mattapan forest. There will be snowshoes if there is a good layer of snow on the ground, otherwise, they will walk. Snowshoes to borrow are limited, registration required. Call 617-542-7696 or email: info@bostonnatural.org The Lost Half Mile 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Map to Museum of Science When:Saturday, February 11th, 1:30-3:30PM Where: Meet at the Plaza in front of the Museum of Science Join DCR for a stroll of the exciting new parks where the Charles meets the Harbor. For more information visit: www.charles.org
12 Dorchester Winter Farmers Market 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Map to Codman Square Great Hall When: Sundays, January-March (starting January 8th) 12:00-3:00PM Where: Codman Square Great Hall Support local agriculture at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market that will feature farm-fresh produce, local meat, bread, cheeses, and entertainment. For more information contact the Dorchester Community Food Coop dotcommcoop@gmail.com.	13	14 Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles	15 The Birds and The Trees 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Map to Hunnewell Building in the Arboretum When: Wednesday, February 15th, 7:00-8:30PM Where: Hunnewell Building in Arnold Arboretum Photographer Brooks Matthewson is also an accomplished field biologist. In this presentation, he will illustrate the connections between avian and plant life, particularly the way birds use urban oases like the Arboretum during their amazing migrations. Free, registration requested.	16 Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 AM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles. Grow Boston Greener Briefing Session 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM When: Thursday, February 16 6:30-7:30PM Where: BNAN Office 62 Summer St, Boston, MA 02110 Interested in Grow Boston Greener? Need help to develop your project? Have questions on how to apply? Join us February 16 for this informational session on the grant program. Please RSVP to reserve your spot at 617-542-7696 ext 20 or email Mathew Cahill at mathew@bostonnatural.org	17	18
19 Dorchester Winter Farmers Market 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Map to Codman Square Great Hall When: Sundays, January-March (starting January 8th) 12:00-3:00PM Where: Codman Square Great Hall Support local agriculture at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market that will feature farm-fresh produce, local meat, bread, cheeses, and entertainment. For more information contact the Dorchester Community Food Coop dotcommcoop@gmail.com. Docent Talks and exhibits 1:00 PM When: Sunday, February, 19 at 1:00PM Where: Shattuck Emerald Necklace Visitor Center Come by our visitor center and learn about cones. Free and open to the public!	20	21 Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles	22	23 Kids Winter Festival 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Map to Franklin Park When: Thursday, February 23rd 10:00 AM-2:00PM Where: Franklin Park Golf Course clubhouse Bring the family and enjoy a day full of winter fun! There will be a variety of activities both outdoors and indoors. Pack a lunch along with warm clothes and enjoy your February Vacation! Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 AM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles.	24	25 Winter Wonderland Bird Walk 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM When: Saturday, February 25th, 8:00-9:30AM Where: Meet at Arborway Gates in Arboretum Even when most of the natural world is resting, there are dozens of bird species actively making a living. From year-round residents to occasioanal winter visitors, there is always avian life to observe in the landscape. For more information call: 617-384-5209 Winter Wonderland Bird Walk»
26 Dorchester Winter Farmers Market 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Map to Codman Square Great Hall When: Sundays, January-March (starting January 8th) 12:00-3:00PM Where: Codman Square Great Hall Support local agriculture at the Dorchester Winter Farmers Market that will feature farm-fresh produce, local meat, bread, cheeses, and entertainment. For more information contact the Dorchester Community Food Coop dotcommcoop@gmail.com. Winter Wellness Walk 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM When: Sunday, February 26th, 1:00-1:45PM Where: Hunnewell Building, Arnold Arboretum Great scenery and exercise, who could want more? Three brisk walks this winter will help you stay healthy and connected to the Arboretum at a time when the landscape is pared down to its beautiful bones. The emphasis is on fitness, with a healthy dose of information on seasonal plants and points of interest. In case of inclement weather, contact 617.384.5209. Winter Wellness Walk»	27	28 4th Annual Boston Bike Update 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM When: Tuesday, February 28th, 5:45-8:30PM Where: Boston Public Library, RAAB lecture hall Hosted by LivableStreets Alliance Free and open to the public. Have you taken a ride around town on a Hubway bike yet? Has there been a new bike lane installed in your neighborhood this past year? Have you heard about the Boston Bike Network Plan? If yes, then you know that 2011 has been a big year for Boston Bikes. 4th Annual Boston Bike Update» Esplanade Running Club 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM When: Tuesday & Thursday from 5:45-7:15PM Where: Meet at the Charles Circle on the sidewalk near CVS on Beacon Hill Runners will run the following loop around the Esplanade: From the footbridge at Charles Circle down the Esplanade over to the Mass Ave Bridge. From there they will follow the Memorial drive path up to the Museum of Science Bridge and end on the Esplanade back at Charles Circle. The path is approximately 5.1 Miles	29 Leap & Run for Franklin Park~ Fundraiser 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM When: Wednesday, February 29th 5:00-9:00PM Where: Bella Luna, 284 Armory st. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Support the Franklin Park Boston Marathon Charity Team as they train for the marathon and work to raise funds to support summer jobs for youth in the park. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Enjoy the famous Bella Luna gourmet pizzas. Cash bar. All ages welcome, Bella Luna is great for kids, for 20-somethings, for elders, for everyone. Bring a little extra money to win a chance at great raffle prizes! To Buy ticket visit: http://www.razoo.com/story/Leap-And-Run-For-Franklin-Park?referral_code=share#.TzqQSSzMgwg.