Have a 
hoot, and support Boston Nature Center's education programs!
The Boston Nature Center will be hosting "Birds and Brew" on Friday, November 4 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. This event will include free beer tastings from local breweries, including: Blue Hills Brewery, Cambridge Brewing Company, Clown Shoes Beer, Cody Brewing Company, Harpoon Brewery, Jack's Abby Brewing, Mystic Brewery, and Sam Adams Brewery. Hear live music from the Plantsmen, compete in trivia contests for prizes, eat great pub food and of course - there will be bird demonstrations by the Blue Hills Trailside Museum!
Tickets for the event are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. For tickets, please call 617-983-8500, or buy your tickets online! Click on the image to visit the website.
This is a 21+ event and valid ID will be required.
Boston Nature Center will be hosting a Boston Compost Visioning Meeting on Thursday, March 29, at 3:00 p.m. Come together with others interested in working together to improve and expand composting in the City of Boston. Explore the history of composting in Boston, the status of current Boston leaf composting program, which will involve a viewing or tour of the site. At the meeting, the group will also work on determining what needs to be done to achieve their vision. Boston Nature Center is located at 500 Walk Hill Street in Mattapan, 02126.
Go for a wintery hike without leaving the city! When snow is on the ground, the public is welcome to go snowshoeing at Boston Nature Center! The center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Snowshoe rental for 2 hours is $6.00 for members and $8.00 for nonmembers. Adult and child sizes are available! The center will also be hosting special events - a 
Come to the Boston Nature Center on Saturday, September 24 and celebrate the ninth anniversary of the George Robert White Environmental Conservation Center! This event features great entertainment, including Live Raptors from Blue Hills Trailside Museum, the Animal Adventures Petting Zoo, the New England Aquarium Touch Tank, face painting and arts & crafts and Branches Steel Orchestra. Green Bag Raffles, a cookout, cake & ice cream round out the event. Rain or shine, Rockin' with Raptors is free! 
The Boston Nature Center's 67 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands can be a bounty of inspiration. Local artist Mardi Reed will lead a "Walk and Draw" workshop on Sunday, May 01, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the BNC. While exploring the paths, participants will draw the surrounding landscape and the variety of vibrant birds found at the BNC while experimenting with gesture and contour lines. All levels of experience are welcome. A sketch book, hb, b, 2b and 4b pencils, eraser and a drawing pen are recommended for this class. Registration not required. Event is free and aimed at adults! 
