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Even in the heart of the city, we're surrounded by incredible wildlife. On these upcoming walks, learn how to look for and identify a range of native species from insects to birds to small mammals.
Share what you've spotted in our 2024 City Nature Challenge! It's a global bioblitz where cities around the world team up to discover and document as many species as possible from April 26 - 29.
Please note:
• Participants should come prepared to walk in the woods and should dress accordingly by wearing long pants, sturdy walking shoes, and bug spray.
• If raining, the walk will be cancelled. Please check the website to make sure the scheduled walk is happening.
7:30 a.m. Bird Walk
Guide: Eric Baitchman
Meeting Location: Franklin Park Tennis Courts
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12:00 p.m. Bird Walk
Guide: Matt Kamm
Meeting Location: Franklin Park Tennis Courts
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Vernal Pool Minnow Trap Check
Guide: Kirsten Ward
Meeting Location: Stony Brook Reservation
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Note: Registration limited to five guests.
Bug and Fungi Walk
Guide: Jef Taylor
Meeting Location:Franklin Park Tennis Courts
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Bird Walk
Guide: Eric Baitchman
Meeting Location: Giraffe Entrance
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Nature Walk
Guides: Emilie Wilder and Jef Taylor
Meeting Location: Giraffe Entrance
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Eric Baitchman is the Vice President of Animal Health and Conservation for Zoo New England. A local leader in conservation, he established the Franklin Park Biodiversity Project as well as the Boston Biodiversity Consortium.
Matt Kamm is the Outreach Coordinator for the Zoo New England Field Conservation Department. He is an avid and accomplished birder who has contributed to the Massachusetts Breeding Bird atlas.
Jef Taylor is the Coordinator of the Franklin Park Biodiversity Project. He is a naturalist who dabbles in both mycology and entomology, and leads monthly nature walks focusing on living things in urban areas.
Emilie Wilder is the Associate Director of Conservation Engagement. Emilie attended Brandeis University and is interested in the human dimensions of wildlife conservation, especially in finding win-win ways to live alongside wildlife.
Join the Franklin Park Biodiversity Project to explore the team's findings and share your own wildlife observations using the iNaturalist app.
Roll up your sleeves, join us for a day in the field, or relax and take in expert lectures by our Field Conservation staff and partner organizations.
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