Birding at the Arboretum

in front of the Hunnewell Building 125 Arborway, Boston

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the feathered friends you see and hear on a walk through the Arnold Arboretum? If so, please join birders and volunteers TJ and Allison for a leisurely 90-minute bird watching walk.

Free

Mountain Laurels Up Close

Flora Way Gate (Formerly Bussey St Gate) Bussey Street Gate, Boston

Mountain laurels are as fascinating as the are beautiful, with stamens that catapult pollen onto their pollinators and wood that is so easy to carve that it was nicknamed “spoonwood.” Join Horticulturist Brendan Keegan for a walk to learn about the botany, ecology, and cultural significance of these beautiful flowers at peak bloom.

Free