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SUMMARY:Fresh Pond Reservation\, Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:An easy\, approximately two-mile walk on paved paths around the pond.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/fresh-pond-reservation-cambridge/
LOCATION:Cambridge – Fresh Pond – TD Bank\, 235 Alewife Brook Pkwy\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip,Limited Mobility,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Michel":MAILTO:Thomas_Michel@hms.harvard.edu
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SUMMARY:Milton Landing & Neponset River Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an approximately 2-mile walk along the Neponset River Greenway bike path from Milton to Dorchester. We will start birding at Milton’s Landing and stay for at least 20 minutes to see waterfowl and gulls. Then we will walk along the Neponset River Greenway–let’s see if we can find any black-crowned night herons\, early migrants\, and resident species. Beginners\, BIPOC\, LGBTQ+ and experienced birders welcome. Loaner binoculars available.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/milton-landing-neponset-river-greenway-8/
LOCATION:Boston – Milton Landing and Neponset River Greenway\, 88 Wharf Street\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Limited Mobility,Loaner Binoculars,Public Transport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T083000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center\, Mattapan – Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon – Accessible Outing - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, the plan for a rescheduled walk did not work out. There is no follow-up planned at this time. Hopefully in the future.\n\n\nWalk 9:00 – 11:00 am / Check-in 8:30 – 9:00 am\nLeaders: Jerry Berrier (blind birder) jerry.berrier@gmail.com; Michealle Larkins  mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org\, 617-448-0796; Mass Audubon Naturalist Correne George \nJoin us for the Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon 2026\, a birding event during which birders try to see or hear as many bird species as possible on May 3-4\, 2026. The Bird-a-Thon’s goal is to encourage blind and partially sighted birders of any age\, experience\, or location to go outdoors and listen for bird songs and sounds. This birding event is specifically designed for blind and low vision birders and others with disabilities to enjoy birds during a guided outing. No previous birding experience needed. \nWe will walk one mile on the All Persons Trail (Universally Accessible trail). The trails and boardwalk traverse meadows and wetlands\, home to birds\, butterflies\, and plants on crushed stone path and boardwalk. A naturalist will provide information about birds and the natural environment during the bird-a-thon. Fruit (such as bananas\, apples\, oranges\, etc.) will be available after the walk. \nRegistration:\nTo participate in the outing please register by contacting Michealle Larkins at mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org or 617-448-0796. \nPossible birds:\nTree swallow\, Yellow Warbler\, Phoebe\, Red-bellied Woodpecker\, and Red-tailed hawk \nWhat to bring/wear:\nBinoculars if you have one\, weather appropriate attire (jacket etc. if cold out) sun hat\, sunscreen\, bug spray\, water bottle (can be filled on site)\, and snacks as needed. If applying bug repellent on site\, please use non-Deet bug repellent to protect birds and humans who may have respiratory issues. If you use Deet\, please apply before arriving. Please no fragrances due to potential triggers for medical conditions. \nWhat we provide:\n• Loaner binoculars – 35 available\n• Monocular – one available\n• Handheld magnifiers\n• Bird field guides \nAccessibility features:\n• Well-maintained All Persons Trail\, at least 36” wide with packed crushed stone path and boardwalk with 3” lips\n• Trails are mostly flat; one area with slight incline approximately 50 feet of distance\n• Sensory trail manual in braille\n• Trail maps in printed or tactile formats\n• Audio tour for accessible trail in English\, Spanish\, and a version for children in English only. Call 617.618.1182 on cell phone to hear audio tour.\n• Narrated audio tour stops clearly marked by three-foot tall signposts with stop name and number in print and in braille\n• Human guides. Please contact Michealle Larkins in advance if needed\n• Indoor and outdoor water fountains (34” from ground)\n• Two four-wheel rollators\n• Oneall-terrain wheelchair\n• Large format edition of Eastern Birds Field Guide\n• For other access accommodations please contact Michealle Larkins \nBenches and shade:\n• There are benches at 6 locations along the All Persons Trail\, at least every 1/8 of a mile.\n• Six picnic tables at a gazebo midway on the trail provide shade and rest\n• Tree cover is available on approximately 0.4 miles of the trail/boardwalk \nAuditory (sound) environment:\n• Some traffic noise \nBathrooms:\n• Three accessible bathrooms in nature center\n• One All Gender bathroom with baby changing station in nature center\n• Two accessible\, outdoor concrete stalls halfway down the trail at the Gazebo \nParking:\n• Four signed accessible parking spaces in a large lot of fine gravel surface. There are no lines marking spaces. Spaces can be used for van access.\n• Additional accessible parking spaces can be created – please notify Michealle Larkins in advance of the outing if accessible parking is needed so we can have enough spaces.\n• Two ChargePoint charging stations \nDirections from the street/nature center entrance:\n• From Walk Hill St entrance\, travel on driveway 0.1 mile to a fork in the road\, turn right and continue for 0.1 mile to the parking lot. Accessible spaces and charging station on the left. \nPublic transit:\n• From Forest Hills station take bus 31 towards Mattapan and get off at Blue Hill Ave. and Wellington Hill St. then walk 1.1 miles to 500 Walk Hill St. or\n• From Forest Hills station take bus 21 towards Ashmont and get off at Morton & Courtland Rd. stop\, then walk 1.1 miles to 500 Walk Hill St. or\n• From Ashmont station take bus 21 towards Forest Hills and get off at the Morton St. at Havelock St. stop\, then walk 1.1 miles to 500 Walk Hill St. or\n• From Mattapan station take bus 28 going towards Ruggles\, get off at Blue Hill Ave. @ Fessenden St.\, then walk 1 mile to 500 Walk Hill St. \nCheck-in location:\nIn front of the Boston Nature Center entrance across from parking lot \nFor access needs contact:\nIf you have any questions or wish to discuss the outing prior to the trip\, please contact Michealle Larkins at 617-448-0796 or mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org. On the day of the outing please call rather than email. \nAdditional information:\nFor details about the Bird-a-Thon visit Birdability’s website www.birdability.org/blind-birdathon.\nFor details about the Boston Nature Center visit their website Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary. \nTo join the outing:\nPlease contact Michealle Larkins at mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org or 617-448-0796 \n 
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/mass-audubon-boston-nature-center-mattapan-global-blind-birder-bird-a-thon-accessible-outing/
LOCATION:Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding Boston,Field Trip,Limited Mobility,Loaner Binoculars,Public Transport
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SUMMARY:Neponset River Greenway - An Urban Oasis
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an approximately 2-mile trip along the Neponset River Greenway on a metal and asphalt boardwalk and bike path. Let’s see what we can find: Yellow-rumped Warblers\, Gray Catbirds\, and other migrant and resident species. Beginners\, BIPOC\, and LGBTQ+ encouraged as well as more experienced birders. Loaner binoculars available.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/neponset-river-greenway-an-urban-oasis-2/
LOCATION:Boston – Neponset River Greenway\, Mattapan to Milton (T accessible)\, 1674 Blue Hill Avenue\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Limited Mobility,Loaner Binoculars,Public Transport
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