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UID:10002698-1788591600-1788591600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary\, Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored with the South Shore Bird Club.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/daniel-webster-wildlife-sanctuary-marshfield-4/
LOCATION:Marshfield – Daniel Webster MAS Wildlife Sanctuary\, 169 Winslow Cemetery Rd\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn d'Entremont":MAILTO:gdentremont1@comcast.net
GEO:42.0875241;-70.6798351
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T080000
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UID:10002699-1788595200-1788600600@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:An Oasis for Birds at Belle Isle Marsh
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR park staff for a relaxed\, one-mile bird walk through flat\, easy terrain at this Massachusetts State Reservation and birding hot spot. At Belle Isle and at additional nearby locations— We’ll search for shorebirds during their peak in migration and passerines that are beginning their southerly migration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between locations (by car or bike). Binoculars are recommended\, and don’t forget to protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes. Suitable for adults and children ages 8 and up (with an accompanying adult). Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation\, Brookline Bird Club\, & Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/an-oasis-for-birds-at-belle-isle-marsh-11/
LOCATION:East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot\, 1399 Bennington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Matthew Nash":MAILTO:Matthew.Nash@mass.gov
GEO:42.391684024435;-70.993881573487
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=East Boston – Belle Isle Parking Lot 1399 Bennington Street Boston MA 02128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1399 Bennington Street:geo:-70.993881573487,42.391684024435
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T081000
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CREATED:20260625T172810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T212513Z
UID:10002740-1788682200-1788689700@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Mt Auburn Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that is a favorite for many bird species\, including uncommon and rare birds. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat though there are some hills. A water bottle\, water proof clothing including a hat\, sunblock & insect repellent are recommended. \nPre-registration is encouraged as walk sizes are limited. Please register by emailing neil.calabro 1@mac.com. \nEnter from Mt. Auburn St. Meet in front of the Story Chapel on Central Ave\, across from the Asa Gray Garden (Lawn Ave circle). Gates open fairly promptly at 8am for pedestrians\, bicycles\, and cars. Bicycle parking is available just inside the gates but no bicycles riding is allowed in the cemetery.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/mt-auburn-cemetery-2/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetery\, 536 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Neil Calabro":MAILTO:neil.calabro1@mac.com
GEO:42.37474861538;-71.144730098376
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mount Auburn Cemetery 536 Mt Auburn St Cambridge MA 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=536 Mt Auburn St:geo:-71.144730098376,42.37474861538
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260614T161754Z
CREATED:20260614T161754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T161754Z
UID:10002700-1789196400-1789205400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Fruitlands Museum\, Harvard
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored with Boxborough Birders. We will look for warblers\, thrushes\, sparrows\, and raptors\, among many other birds. Expect to walk about 2 miles on trails through meadow and woods\, with some steep sections. Heavy rain cancels the trip.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/fruitlands-museum-harvard-26/
LOCATION:Harvard – Fruitlands Museum\, 102 Prospect Hill Rd.\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Rita Grossman":MAILTO:rgibesgrossman@gmail.com
GEO:42.5085547;-71.6099943
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvard – Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd. Harvard MA 01451 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=102 Prospect Hill Rd.:geo:-71.6099943,42.5085547
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UID:10002701-1789200000-1789205400@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Cold Spring Park\, Newton
DESCRIPTION:This large multi-use city park offers an easy 1.4-mile loop through mixed forest\, open green areas\, and red maple swamplands\, attracting a surprising array of resident and migratory birds. Porta Potties available.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/cold-spring-park-newton-10/
LOCATION:Newton – Cold Spring Park\, 1200 Beacon St\, Newton\, MA\, 02468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Becky Briesacher":MAILTO:becky.briesacher@gmail.com
GEO:42.3311401;-71.213264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Newton – Cold Spring Park 1200 Beacon St Newton MA 02468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 Beacon St:geo:-71.213264,42.3311401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T100000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Mass. Audubon Boston Nature Center CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to rain. \n  \nJoin us to observe resident birds and fall migrants in a unique urban habitat that attracts many uncommon and rare species. Birders of all levels will enjoy this walk. The trails are (generally) flat and easy to walk\, though there are some rough patches. A water bottle\, sunblock\, insect repellent\, and waterproof clothing including a hat are recommended. \nThe walk is free but preregistration is required. Please preregister by emailing neil.calabro1@mac.com. Be sure to mention it when registering if you will need loaner binoculars. There are only a few pairs available. \n500 Walk Hill St\, Mattapan\, MA. Follow the long winding road to BNC headquarters. Meet by the front door of the headquarters. Park in the lot. \nClosest MBTA bus stops are Rt. 31\, Morton Street at Courtland Road\, and Rt. 32\, Hyde Park Avenue and Florian Street. Both bus stops require a 1 mile walk.Closest MBTA bus stops are Rt. 31\, Morton Street at Courtland Road\, and Rt. 32\, Hyde Park Avenue and Florian Street. Both bus stops require a 1 mile walk.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/mass-audubon-boston-nature-center-5/
LOCATION:Mattapan – MAS Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St\, Mattapan\, MA\, 02126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Birding Boston,Field Trip,Public Transport
ORGANIZER;CN="Neil Calabro":MAILTO:neil.calabro1@mac.com
GEO:42.2880919;-71.1013059
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CREATED:20260614T161755Z
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UID:10002702-1789286400-1789300800@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to availability of the leader.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/plum-island-26/
LOCATION:Parker River NWR – Lot #1\, Refuge Rd.\, Newbury\, MA\, MA\, 01951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
GEO:42.78990084783;-70.808985862092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T110000
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CREATED:20260908T204206Z
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UID:10002783-1789288200-1789297200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Birding by Ear for Visually Impaired Persons at Boston Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to rain.\n  \n  \n  \n  \nBird Walk: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.  / Check-in: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. \nLocation: Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center\, 500 Walk Hill St.\, Mattapan\, MA 02126 \nJoin us for a birding event for people who are blind or have low vision at Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center. We will try to see or hear as many bird species as possible. Blind and partially sighted people of any age or experience level will 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. Fruit (such as bananas\, apples\, oranges\, etc.) will be available after the walk. \nRegistration: \n\nTo participate in the outing please register by contacting Michealle Larkins at mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org or 617-448-0796\n\nPossible birds: \n\nWild Turkey\, Red-bellied Woodpecker\, Red-tailed hawk\, and Gray Catbird\n\nWhat to bring/wear:   \n\nBinoculars if you have one\, weather appropriate attire (jacket etc. if cold out; sun hat if sunny) 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.\n\nWhat we provide: \n\nLoaner binoculars – 15 available\nLoaner monocular – 1 available\nHandheld magnifiers – 2 available\nHarness for binoculars – 1 available\n\nAccessibility features \n\nWell-maintained All Persons Trail\, at least 36” wide with packed crushed stone path and boardwalk with 3” lips\nTrails are mostly flat; one area with slight incline approximately 50 feet of distance\nSensory trail manual in braille\nTrail maps in printed or tactile formats\nAudio 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.\nNarrated audio tour stops clearly marked by three-food tall signposts with stop name and number in print and in Braille\nHuman guides – if needed\, please contact Michealle Larkins in advance\nIndoor and outdoor water fountains (34” from ground)\nTwo four-wheel rollators\nOne all-terrain wheelchair\nLarge format edition of Eastern Birds Field Guide\nFor other access accommodations please contact Michealle Larkins\n\nBenches and shade: \n\nThere are benches at 6 locations along the All Persons Trail\, at least every 1/8 of a mile.\nSix picnic tables at a gazebo midway on the trail provide shade and rest\nTree cover is available on approximately 0.4 miles of the trail/boardwalk\n\nAuditory (sound) environment:  \n\nSome traffic noise\n\nBathrooms: \n\nThree accessible bathrooms in nature center\nOne All Gender bathroom with baby changing station in nature center\nTwo accessible outdoor concrete stalls\, halfway down the trail at the gazebo\n\nParking \n\nFour 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.\nAdditional accessible parking spaces can be created – please notify Michealle when you register\, if accessible parking is needed\nTwo ChargePoint charging stations\n\n Directions from the street/nature center entrance:  \n\nTravel 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.\n\n Public transit: \n\nFrom 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\nFrom 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.\nFrom Ashmont station take bus 21 towards Forest Hills t and get off at the Morton St. at Havelock St. stop\, then walk 1.1 miles to 500 Walk Hill St.\nFrom 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.\n\nCheck-in location:  \n\nIn front of Boston Nature Center entrance across from parking lot.\n\nFor access needs contact:  \n\nIf you have any questions or would like to discuss the outing and/or access needs prior to the trip please contact Michealle Larkins at 617-448-0796 or micheru.chan@gmail.com. On the day of the outing please call rather than email.\n\nAdditional information:  \n\nFor details about the Boston Nature Center visit their website Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary.\n\nTo join the outing:  \n\nPlease contact Michealle Larkins at mlarkins@brooklinebirdclub.org or 617-448-0796
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/mass-audubon-boston-nature-center-mattapan/
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
GEO:42.2880919;-71.1013059
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
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UID:10002703-1789455600-1789470000@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Plum Island
DESCRIPTION:We will be looking for Shorebirds and Fall migrants.  We will drive and walk to various places on the Refuge. Note that an entrance fee or pass is required. Restrooms available.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/plum-island-27/
LOCATION:Parker River NWR – Lot #1\, Refuge Rd.\, Newbury\, MA\, MA\, 01951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Williams":MAILTO:dave.williams6@gmail.com
GEO:42.78990084783;-70.808985862092
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T103000
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CREATED:20260614T161755Z
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UID:10002704-1789457400-1789468200@www.brooklinebirdclub.org
SUMMARY:Great Meadows NWR\, Concord
DESCRIPTION:We will walk easy trails looking for birds. This is a good time for raptors. Beginners welcome. Note that entrance fee or pass is required.
URL:https://www.brooklinebirdclub.org/tripevent/great-meadows-nwr-concord-18/
LOCATION:Concord – Great Meadows\, Concord Unit\, Entrance Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding 101,Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Hughes":MAILTO:chris@worldwidehughes.com
GEO:42.474811;-71.3285213
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